Purple Haze

In the druggie universe, there are two types of people: those who like to move and those who like to talk. The first may or may not wear tight fitting neon outfits covered in glitter, and are most comfortable in strobe light-infused spaces. On the other hand, the latter prefers the safety of an old couch, perhaps framed by a poster of neon swirls, in a circle of like-minded friends who enjoy discussing the importance of this moment RIGHT NOW.

Although I am obviously being facetious, it is undeniable that there is a difference between the enthusiasts of uppers vs. downers. So no matter what you like to do on your Friday night, this mixtape has got you covered. Start with Side A to find the meaning of life, then flip to Side B to get the party started.

Side A: Downers

1. “Mohammed” – The Dandy Warhols –Thirteen Tales from Urban Bohemia – 2000

2. “Shadowplay” – Joy Division – Unknown Pleasures – 1979

3. “Venus in Furs” – The Velvet Underground – The Velvet Underground & Nico – 1967

4. “Classic Rock in Spring/Freeway in Mind” – Kurt Vile – Constant Hitmaker – 2008

5. “Gold Dust Woman” – Fleetwood Mac – Rumours – 1977

6. “Been Smoking Too Long” – Nick Drake – Time of No Reply – 1986

7. “Terrapin” – Syd Barrett – The Madcap Laughs – 1970

8. “Pink Frost” – The Chills – Kaleidoscope World – 1986

9. “666 Conducer” – Black Rebel Motorcycle Club – Baby 81 – 2007

10. “All My Hate and My Hexes Are For You” – Crocodiles – Sleep Forever – 2010

Side B: Uppers

11. “Super-Sonic” – The Brian Jonestown Massacre – Give It Back! – 1997

12. “Fire” – Kasabian – West Ryder Pauper Lunatic Asylum – 2009

13. “The Equaliser” – Clinic – Walking With Thee – 2002

14. “Hallelujah (Club Mix)” – Happy Mondays – Hallelujah – 1989

15. “Deceptacon” – Le Tigre – Le Tigre – (1999)

16. “Bang Bang Rock & Roll” – Art Brut – Bang Bang Rock & Roll – 2005

17. “T.R.O.U.B.L.E” – We Are Wolves – Non-Stop Je te Plie en Deux – 2005

18. “Wolf Like Me” – TV on the Radio – Return to Cookie Mountain – 2006

19. “She Bangs the Drums” – The Stone Roses – The Stone Roses – 1989