get down to it

The theme is: sex. Once again, I made two mixes. At Halloween, I was torn between the creepy and the goofy; here, I was torn between the sweet + soulful, and the gleefully obscene.

First up: sweet + soulful.

Reach for the Body in Your Bed

1. The Seeds - "Can't Seem to Make You Mine"
2. Shadows of Knight - "Gloria"
3. Magnetic Fields - "Three-Way"
4. The Ventures - "Penetration"
5. Tyrone Davis - "A Woman Needs to Be Loved"
6. Thao with the Get Down Stay Down - "Body"
7. Diane Cluck - "1/2 a Million Miles From Home"
8. Bettye Swann - "These Arms of Mine"
9. Jackie Wilson - "(Your Love Keeps Lifting Me) Higher & Higher"
10. Brighter Side of Darkness - "Love Jones"
11. Ginuwine - "So Anxious"
12. Darondo - "Sure Know How to Love Me"
13. The Wave Machines - "I Keep the Lights On"
14. Orchestre Poly-Rythmo de Cotonou - "Malin Kpon O"
15. The Go-Betweens - "Lavender"
16. Bridget St. John - "Bare Feet & Hot Pavements"

Although I can be pretty crude sometimes, I think that I do so out of that Woody Allen / Robert Crumb defense. That is, sex is awesome, but, uh, oy vey, it's nearly awe-inspiring, almost immobilizing. This mix explores both the neuroticism of sex, and that wonderful moment of just giving into it; when, as Diane Cluck puts it, you can "submit to ecstacy, with all [your] inhibitions free." We think, talk, joke, worry, dream and fuss about sex so much, sometimes we forget the actual act -- which is a sweet, simple little thing. I think these songs express our (OK, my) frustration + satisfaction pretty nicely.

Oh, and of course, they're all great songs to bone to. (There's a bit of an arc here: the first few songs suggest seduction; the middle is bursting with hot soul jams; the last songs are mellow drifting-off-to-sleep music.)

Download this one HERE!

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Second mix: gleefully obscene.


Obscene Novelties

1. "Intro" - Dr. Octagon
2. "Just Put It In My Mouth" - Akinyele
3. "Change Clothes" - Jay-Z + The Neptunes*
4. "Pony" - Ginuwine
5. "Flavor of the Month" - Black Sheep
6. "My Neck, My Back" - Khia
7. "She Swallowed It" - NWA
8. "Not Tonight (Eat My Pussy Right)" - Lil' Kim
9. "Doin' It" - LL Cool J
10. "I'd Rather Fuck You" - NWA
11. "Put It Down" - T-Pain feat. Ray + Teddy
12. "Pop That Pussy" - 2 Live Crew
13. "Crash" - Gwen Stefani
14. "Keys to Your Ass" - Imani Coppola
15. "Smell Your Dick" - Riskay
16. "Visit to the Gynecologyst" - Dr. Octagon
17. "You Can't Fuck Them All" - Rock Trajeek

So, like I said, I like to be crude sometimes. I've combed through the most infamous dirty songs, and compiled some of the filthiest, goofiest and catchiest dirty songs out there. Bust this out at a party to make everyone gradually uncomfortable. Bust this out during a first date to make your date instantly uncomfortable. You're welcome.

Download these obscene novelties HERE!

*This song isn't really obscene -- it sorta just ended up here with its sexy beat -- but lord almighty it's catchy, so on the mix it stays

I'm your sex bomb

So, as I put together this mix, I realize that, apparently, my natural sex-vibe is like....chill/intimate/narcotic/whispery [unless my partner requests otherwise]. So, thanks for the journey of self-discovery, mix CD.

Download all the sweet jams here.

1. Charlotte Gainsbourg & Calexico - Just Like A Woman
Bob Dylan songs are sexy, but his voice maybe not so much. So just slap a french gal on there and don't stop 'til the panties drop. Also, this song will cheer me up if it turns out she's a tranny. Bonuspoints.
2. Nina Simone - I Want A Little Sugar In My Bowl
I know the metaphor is a little deep here, but I'm pretty sure this song is about sex.
3. Low - Venus
Gonna get it on? Better put on some music by some married Mormons.
4. The National - Slow Show
Goofy striptease ACTIVATE.
5. Broken Social Scene - I'm Still Your Fag
I like to confuse a lady while I'm in bed with her.
6. Iron & Wine - My Lady's House
Duh.
7. Smog - To Be Of Use
You know what? Me too, Mr. Callahan.
8. The Field Mice - And Before The First Kiss
I'm an immature, pop-loving romantic at heart.
9. Okkervil River - Maine Island Lovers
I just hope I'm doing well enough to distract her from the song's lyrics. Because brutally honest songs about affairs may not be her biggest turn-on.
10. White Rainbow - Guilded Golden Ladies
God. How often do I put this song on mixes?
11. Yo La Tengo - More Stars Than There Are In Heaven
One of YLT's dreamy jams. With a slow, suggestive build.
12. Múm - Green Grass Of Tunnel
Begin dreamy, female-voiced electronic block.
13. High Places - From Stardust To Sentience
Continue.
14. The XX - Night Time
Wrap it up (the block, I mean. Not like...a condom PSA).
15. Lovage - Strangers On A Train
OK. So...it starts to get a little goofy starting here. But let's be honest. This mix has probably outlived its usefulness by now.
16. Serge Gainsbourg - Melody
Two Gainsbourgs on one mix! What a country! (France, I mean).
17. Cars Can Be Blue - Dirty Song
And with that, the mood is destroyed.

Let it ride

Hey folks,

I'm gonna let the sex-jams theme ride through March. A lot of people seemed to be working on mixes that haven't been posted yet, and Feb is short, and I was out of town, and blah blah blah. Keep 'em coming.

touch me...

i went with the slow and sensual approach for this month's theme... songs for sexy touching.

touchez-moi

1. Intro - The XX
2. Untitled - Interpol
3. Highschool Lover - Air
4. When You Sleep - My Bloody Valentine
5. May I Call You Doll? - No Knife
6. Alison - Slowdive
7. Hur Jag Fick Dig Att Älska Mig - Kent
8. Lullaby - The Cure
9. Sometimes - Japancakes
10. Loves Souvenir - Calvin Harris
11. You Appearing - M83
12. Here With You - Van She
13. You're Beautiful - Mojave 3
14. Mend These Trends - South
15. Shampoo Suicide - Broken Social Scene

Bonus (because I just couldn't resist...)
16. My Neck, My Back - Khia
17. I Dig It - Dirty Sanchez

AudioPleasure

Internet slow, RAR file upload futile, etc. etc., Deal with it. Download here

Also- I'd like to send out an open plea to Kyle for the esteemed privilege of picking the theme for a month.

With that out of the way, yes I did just notice that I have a repeat with Viv. But I'm going to leave it in regardless. Enjoy! (x2)

Moving on: I find that my sex jams mixxx (see what I did there? I'll be here all week), is composed partly of sentiments soft & tender, and partly of aggression & passion. That means I've either put together something that closely mirrors this crazy roller coaster ride we call life, or a one-night-stand with a manic depressive. Either way, please enjoy, (and remember that manic depressives will always want to go out for breakfast the morning after- they need to take some orange juice with their medication).

1.) Bob Dylan-I Want You: Before you can get your groove on, you've got to get them in your bed. I recommend this song. (Exaggerated Dylan drawl to be mimicked at your own discretion).

2.) King Khan & Bbq Show- I'll be Loving You

3.) Blue Oyster Cult- Burnin' for You: Woah, guys, is it getting hot in here?

4.) The Buzzcocks- Ever Fallen in Love?: Forbidden love? That's the best kind! It totally works out right?

5.) Hot Chip- Sexual Healing: At this point in the mix, you should be rounding out your dance of seduction.

6.) Peaches- Fuck the Pain Away: Oh Peaches, you are such a demure lady! Why don't you quit being coy and tell us what's really up?

7.) Led Zeppelin- Battle of Evermore: Congratulations, your search for a nerd-friendly make-out tune is over! Because everyone is totally turned on by Tolkien references right? "Aw yea, ravage me the way Isildur ravaged the fate of Middle Earth by succumbing to the powers of The One Ring after he chopped it from Sauron's finger but refused to thrust it into the fire pit of Mount Doom. Aw, yea. "

8.) Jane Birkin/Serge Gainsbourg-Je T'Aime Moi Non Plus: I guess it's a no brainer Viv and I doubled-up on this- if anyone knows how to do it, it's the French right? And just to make sure we're all on the same page, by "it" we mean colonize parts of North Africa in ways that will economically cripple them for generations and then grow increasingly resentful at any and all future immigrant populations as destroying fragile French heritage, right? (I'm looking at you, Bridget Bardot).

9.) Cat Power- Sea of Love

10.) The Doors- Light My Fire

11.) The Troggs- Wild Thing: Best used when introducing any form of kink.

12.) Velvet Underground- Venus in Furs: ...Speaking of, with its refrain of "Shiny boots of leather," and the fact that the title is derived from a novel whose author's name is the inspiration for the word "masochist," one can only assume this would be the go-to selection of the BDSM community. Somehow the song manages to make lines about "tasting the whip" & "the belt that does await" tender and romantic. I've chosen the Specter Studios version of the song, because it's just that great.

13.) Radiohead- All I Need: Now this is as submissive as they get, with lines like "I'm a moth/Who just wants to share your light." Severin couldn't have said it better himself.

14.) Patti Smith- Because the Night: Do you really even have to ask? I'm guessing if someone ever puts this on a mix for you, they're a sure thing.

15.) The Cure- Just Like Heaven: The introductory verse is perhaps one of the most charming/adorable things ever sung by a man in dark eyeliner and pancake makeup. Thusly, I give you your designated post-coital cuddle jam.

Bonus:
16.) The Lonely Island- Jizz in My Pants: It wouldn't really be one of my mixes if I didn't include something ridiculous. You are welcome.

Ecstasy in Miami

These are songs that will hopefully ~get you in the mood~ or make your experience a fun sexy time.
Download here.
1. Spank Rock: Bump
I can't think of a better way to get it started. By it, I mean "this mix." Obviously.
2. Rihanna: Rude Boy
Say what you will about pop songs but this SO fits the theme. She asks if you can "get it up" so you know...
3. jj: Ecstasy
I believe that any jam that combines the melody of Lil Wayne's "Lollipop" and the lyrics to Will Smith's "Miami" is a sexy winner.
4. The xx: Infinity
This whole album is a sex jam-palooza. This song is one of my favorites, though.
5. Lykke Li: Possibility
The sparse beats and the almost melancholic way Lykke's vocals sound just makes you want to hold someone forever.
6. Hot Chip: Look After Me
7. The Whitest Boy Alive: Fireworks
I hope there are fireworks in your near future, friend.
8. Air: Cherry Blossom Girl
Air is like, sex napalm. I just brought on an oldie.
9. Björk: Jóga
EMOOOOOOOOOOOTIONAL LAAAAAAAAAANDSCAPES.
10. Antony & The Johnsons: Crazy in Love
I love this song. Especially when it's sung in this almost operatic, romantic way.
11. Beach House: You Came to Me
12. Liars: The Other Side of Mount Heart Attack
Regarding the last couple of songs: see, I could be romantic, too!
13. Portishead: It Could Be Sweet
Portishead is also sex napalm. I decided to not go with the standbys (i.e. "Glory Box) and instead with a "sweet" song.
14. Broken Social Scene: Hotel
15. Bright Eyes: Lover I Don't Have to Love
Re: 14-15: For those who don't want romance.
16. Gigi: Dreams of Romance (with Zac Pennington)
17. Jane Birkin & Serge Gainsbourg: Je T'Aime Moi Non Plus
ULTIMATE sex jam.
18. Feist: How My Heart Behaves
But I couldn't end my mix with the most risqué song, so here is a love jam.

FEB THEME!!!

Good hustle on last month's theme, everyone. Good. Hustle.

This month's theme, in honor of Lincoln's birthday, is: sex jamz. Songs that are sexy like this picture of shirtless Robert Pattinson wearing a scarf:


You kind of just want to keep him warm, if you know what I'm saying.

So go forth and make a CD full of songs to get hell of busy to.

Do it likes you loves it.