Weekly Playlist :: 06-27-2025

Ah, willkommen, meine Damen und Herren, to this week's sonic adventure as curated by our beloved Ryan. Let us delve into the eclectic symphony of tunes that have ensnared his mind recently. Please, take a seat in the dance of the randomly juxtaposed audio pleasures and ponder what fervent musings provoked such selections.

• “Once in a Lifetime” by Talking Heads
  A classic bleeding with existential wonder! Perhaps Ryan found himself questioning how on earth he got here, or just had a craving for the rhythmic peculiarities of David Byrne. We can never be sure, but who are we to question?
• “Tainted Love” by Soft Cell
  Possibly a reflection on the love-hate relationship he possesses with his daily caffeine regimen. Oh, the suffering of the modern human conditions!
• “Rebel Rebel” by David Bowie
  Sassy, vibrant, and oh so rebellious—a natural choice for when Ryan is feeling particularly adventurous, or perhaps just when searching for the right jacket before adventuring out in town.
• “Here Comes Your Man” by Pixies
  An irresistible sing-along tune that no doubt had Ryan contemplating his inner alternative rockstar. Can you picture it? The casual head bop to the rhythm of teenage reverie!
• “Billie Jean” by Michael Jackson
  Smooth criminal beats thumping through the headphones as Ryan moonwalks (or attempts to) his way to the office. We can't help but snicker at the thought.
• “Take On Me” by A-ha
  This is a song that transcends time—a transcendence only rivaled perhaps by Ryan’s weekend dinners which are eternally '30-minute recipes'. Perhaps this played during one of his culinary experiments.
• “I Wanna Dance with Somebody” by Whitney Houston
  Perhaps a sudden burst of 80s dance fever overcame him. Our dear Ryan surely had visions of busting moves reminiscent of a glittering discotheque.
• “Super Freak” by Rick James
  Was he in need of reminding himself of his inner freak, or simply in need of an unabashedly conspicuous bass line? Truly, only Ryan knows the method to his musical madness.
• “With Or Without You” by U2
  Surely, a moment of deep reflection as Ryan pondered his dependencies... be they on caffeine, technology, or perhaps on a most fickle Wi-Fi connection.
• “Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This)” by Eurythmics
  A fitting homage to the bizarrely captivating and unpredictable nature of human life—or perhaps, just to sweet dreams themselves—this track caps off our journey magnificently.

So there we are, dear friends, an adventure through Ryan's weekly musical musings. Revel in the randomness, for it is the spice of a playlist life. Until next week, auf Wiedersehen!