I’m generally looking for a couple of key factors in road trip songs. First, it has to have a good, steady beat, something that mimics the steady beat of the pavement. Second, it has to be playful, something that is fun and upbeat but may mask an underlying anger and animosity. Finally, there has to be a powerful climax, something that definitely lends itself to me beating the steering wheel like a drum. Give me those factors, and we have a good road mix!
Driving beat and a bass, plus the amateur video makes me think of the monotony of the road. Not sure why.
This song represents the curves of the road. It drives in parts, but it also eases up in parts. Ultimately, it’s power pushes this song down the road at high speeds that work for me.
The raw, sexual power of this song means that it’s great for driving down the beach, looking for trouble. The disco beat and the primal scream mimic the sounds of the road in a way that I can’t resist.
January 23, 2009 at 1:03 pm
Paranoid Android is one of my favorite songs, it’s meant to be cranked as loud as possible.
January 23, 2009 at 1:48 pm
For me a good road song is one that I can sing to. That is true when I’m the driver. If Kim’s drives, I’ll listen to my iPod or the talk shows that he listens to. No wheel beating for me, just a familiar song that’s happy. I also like an instrumental with a broad inspiring or thoughtful sound.