As someone perpetually preoccupied with finding the exact right song for every moment of my life, I consider background music extremely important for setting erotic moods. However, not all encounters demand the same music; in fact, different circumstances require vastly different playlists. Two a.m. booty calls have very different atmospheres and needs (including muffling activity so your roommates can’t hear) than heart wrenching breakup/make up sex. Romantic candlelight evenings shouldn’t have the same soundtrack as when you’re filthy talking about the new strap on.
In light of these differences, I’ve assembled 5 playlists for your five basic banging needs. Behold.
I. Slow & Sensual
1. O Maria – Beck
2. Girl – The Beatles
3. Gee Baby Ain’t I Good To You – Billie Holiday
4. No One Does It Like You – Department of Eagles
5. Crimson & Clover – Joan Jett and The Blackhearts
6. Who Knows – Marion Black
7. Boom Boom Ba – Metisse
8. Don’t Try To Fool Me – Miss Li
9. Rewind – Paolo Nutini
10. So Sweet – Johnathan Rice
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II. Booty Call
1. Molly’s Chambers – Kings Of Leon
2. Crown of Age – The Ettes
3. Dominos– The Big Pink
4. The Queen and I– Gym Class Heroes
5. I Like Girls – DJ Tomekk ft. Coolio
6. Black Betty – Ram Jam
7. Boys Wanna Be Her – Peaches
8. I’m not cool – Sohodolls
9. Short Skirt, Long Jacket – Cake
10. Instant Pleasure – Rufus Wainwright
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III. Dirty/Kinky
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1. Take A Walk On The Wild Side – Lou Reed
2. Free Your Mind – En Vogue
3. Dishwasher – Fujiya & Miyagi
4. Kick It – Peaches and Iggy Pop
5. I Like You So Much Better When You’re Naked – Ida Maria
6. Venus in Furs – The Velvet Underground
7. I Just Want To Make Love To You – Foghat
8. Do You Wanna Touch Me – Joan Jett & The Blackhearts
9. One Week Of Danger – The Virgins
10. Gimme Danger – Iggy Pop & The Stooges
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IV. Romantic
1. You Go To My Head – Billie Holiday
2. I Will Follow You Into The Dark – Death Cab For Cutie
3. Last Request – Paolo Nutini
4. You Pick Me Up – Farmer Dave Scher
5. 40 Day Dream – Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros
6. Lovefool – The Cardigans
7. Lay Lady Lay – Bob Dylan
8. Whatever You Like – Anya Marina
9. Boom – Anjulie
10. Dreams Come True Girl – Cass McCombs
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V. Break Up & Make Up
1. Pale Blue Eyes – The Velvet Underground
2. A Million Ways – Ok Go
3. Bang Bang – Nancy Sinatra
4. Violet – Hole
5. Littlest Things – Lily Allen
6. Made – Greg Weeks
7. Do What You Gotta Do – Roberta Flack
8. Trouble Sleeping – The Perishers
9. You Were The Last High – The Dandy Warhols
10. You Got Me All Wrong – Dios Malos
Share your sexy playlists in the comments!
