Sheesh, have I really not posted a workout mix since June 2007? That seems weird to me, because I always seem to have at least one in the works - and there are usually two or three gym-friendly playlists going on my iPod, as I tend to rotate tracks though as I fall in love with and then grow tired of them. And although I've been sick for a week and therefore skipping any activity that requires more effort than it takes to make a cup of tea, I have still been taking mental notes on everything new I've listened to this week, with an ear on whether it will motivate me on an elliptical or a run around the neighborhood.
Anyway, we'll remedy this right now with Beach Bound, the latest mix I've been rockin' to at the gym, because it's far too ridiculous and awesome not to share. Clocking in at just under 35 minutes, the mix kicks off with a danceable ode to Christian Bale's freakout, and moves on to blasts from the past from Prince, Basement Jaxx, Hall & Oates, 69 Boyz and The Rolling Stones. Plus there are a few newish tunes from Ladyhawke, Franz Ferdinand and Jensen Sportag thrown in for good measure. It's a shorty but it kicks ass.
And why's this one called Beach Bound? 'Cause I started working on it the week I put down my deposit for a week in Florida later this year. Nothing keeps you on the elliptical like the promise of sand, surf and sunshine.
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1. The Mae Shi - R U Professional? (4 Xtian) (mp3)
2. Ladyhawke - Professional Suicide (mp3)
3. Prince - Erotic City (Morsy Mix)
4. Basement Jaxx - Red Alert (mp3)
5. Franz Ferdinand - Live Alone
6. Oliver Dodd - I See You (Hall & Oates Private Eyes Remix) (mp3)
7. 69 Boyz - Tootsee Roll
8. The Rolling Stones - Satisfaction (DiscoTech Remix)
9. Jensen Sportag - Mapquest
