Welcome back to Parsons Playlists! Today’s playlist is curated by Music Library student manager Marissa (class of 2025) featuring songs for a long train ride.
Train of Thought
Miley Cyrus – “Angels Like You”
Crowded House – “Don’t Dream It’s Over”
Taylor Swift – “You’re On Your Own, Kid”
The Fray – “Over My Head (Cable Car)”
Lady Antebellum – “Need You Now”
Here is a link to the whole playlist on YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLEPpzeK8v3s2wk1WEb4AA4XvhkHZE2eoW&si=rb1EzDJMzNYP93Ps
Editor’s note: Arachnophonia (“Arachno” = spider / “-phonia” = sound) is a regular feature on our blog where members of the UR community can share their thoughts about resources from the Parsons Music Library‘s collection.
All links included in these posts will take you to either the library catalog record for the item in question or to additional relevant information from around the web.
Today’s installment of Arachnophonia is by student assistant Ibrahim (class of 2028) and features Coldplay’s 2005 album X & Y. Thanks, Ibrahim!
Coldplay’s third studio album is titled X & Y and was released in 2005. It revealed an immense change in their musical style. This album contains some of their most popular songs, including “Speed of Sound,” “Fix You,” and “Talk.” X & Y has various genres of music in it and discusses uncertainty, hope, and love among individuals, thus making this album a favorite among fans.
What makes X & Y unique is its terrific songwriting and expansive sound. Songs such as “Talk” borrow things from other bands—its melody is borrowed from an electronic band named Kraftwerk. “Fix You” is among the top songs by Coldplay because it consoles individuals who have been through tough times and provides them with hope. Whether you have known this band forever or just recently came to hear about it, this album is fun to listen to.
The Music Library has X & Y on CD, so you can experience its rich feelings yourself. If you prefer to think about the songs, listen to pleasant music, or simply have it playing in the background, most fans just love X & Y.
Welcome back to Parsons Playlists! Today’s playlist is curated by Music Library student manager Nikoloz (class of 2026) and features songs to accompany a game of Monopoly.
Monopoly Game
Playlist for our Monopoly Game
Kanye West – “Devil in a New Dress”
Kanye West – “Father Stretch My Hands Pt. 1”
Fun (ft. Janelle Monáe) – “We Are Young”
Kanye West (ft. Syleena Johnson) – “All Falls Down”
21 Savage (ft. J. Cole) – “a lot”
A$AP Rocky (ft. Skepta) – “Praise The Lord (Da Shine)”
Red Hot Chili Peppers – “Californication”
Bill Withers – “Ain’t No Sunshine”
Kanye West – “Flashing Lights”
Here is a link to the whole playlist on YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLU94rco57ZeyZv_LVQdr2Lv64e56GD-Mk&si=dWAlUKYSjUWtBtOJ
Welcome back to Parsons Playlists! Today’s playlist is curated by Music Library student manager Eliana (class of 2024) featuring some songs about stars.
Songs About Stars
Here’s a few songs about stars to play the next time you’re taking a nighttime stroll. Don’t forget to appreciate the beauty in nature!
Ed Sheeran – “All of the Stars”
Kendrick Lamar & SZA – “All the Stars”
Coldplay- “A Sky Full of Stars”
One Republic – “Counting Stars”
The Greatest Showman – “Rewrite the Stars”
Sara Bareilles – “When You Wish Upon a Star”
Frank Sinatra – “Fly Me to the Moon”
Kygo (feat. Justin Jesso) – “Stargazing”
Here is a link to the whole playlist on YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLU94rco57ZezT5IY_8j6TJ2asve0v8K26&si=qSyA0lWmhR_-8USX
Welcome back to Parsons Playlists! Today’s playlist is curated by Music Library student manager Marissa (class of 2025) and features some road trip sing-along songs.
Road Trip Sing-Alongs
This playlist includes classic songs that everyone knows the words to that’ll keep you energized for a long drive. Enjoy!
Cage the Elephant – “Cigarette Daydreams”
Pitbull ft. Christina Aguilera – “Feel This Moment”
Gym Class Heroes – “Stereo Hearts”
Kelly Clarkson – “Since U Been Gone”
Taylor Swift – “Love Story” (Taylor’s Version)
Lady Antebellum – “Need You Now”
Neon Trees – “Everybody Talks”
Here is a link to the whole playlist on YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLEPpzeK8v3s1Sbv0a8ty7G7qzattwmp9F&si=nH2LeFCjS20-JUx9
Welcome back to Parsons Playlists! Today’s playlist is curated by Music Library student assistant Christine (class of 2025) and features music you might encounter in an indie bookstore.
Indie Bookstore
This collection of songs makes me want to get lost in a bookstore and read for hours on end, probably with a cup of coffee and (hopefully?) petting the resident cat.
Soccer Mommy – “circle the drain”
Brandi Carlile (feat. Lucius) – “You and Me On the Rock”
Young the Giant – “Cough Syrup”
The Weepies – “World Spins Madly On”
The Paper Kites – “Woke Up From a Dream”
The Weepies – “Gotta Have You”
Goo Goo Dolls – “Black Balloon”
Foo Fighters – “Ain’t It The Life”
Here is a link to the whole playlist on YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLU94rco57Zewuy3QJJ8c0jGnuH9IaTyih
Welcome back to Parsons Playlists! Today’s playlist is curated by Music Library student assistant Marissa (class of 2025) songs celebrating the transition from summer to fall.
The Turn of the Seasons
This playlist starts out with that feeling of missing the warm weather and the ease of summer. As the songs go on, the listener feels more accepting of the new season, and is eventually overwhelmed by the excitement of leaves falling and sweater weather.
WILLIS – “I Think I Like When It Rains”
Taylor Swift – “right where you left me”
Meryl Streep and Amanda Seyfried – “Slipping Through My Fingers”
Green Day – “Wake Me Up When September Ends”
Ritt Momney – “Put Your Records On”
Earth Wind & Fire – “September”
Here is a link to the whole playlist on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nn_0zPAfyo8&list=PLEPpzeK8v3s2_m0TioXsHNJ_80uYGSfCl
Welcome back to Parsons Playlists! Today we’re featuring a collection of popular music from the first decade of the 21st century, curated by Music Library student manager Abby (class of 2021).
Per Abby, here’s some “Popular music from 2000-2009 for all your guilty pleasure jam session needs”:
“Down” – Jay Sean ft. Lil Wayne
“Somebody Told Me” – The Killers
“Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It)” – Beyoncé
“Empire State of Mind” – Jay-Z ft. Alicia Keys
“Since U Been Gone” – Kelly Clarkson
“Dog Days Are Over” – Florence + the Machine
“Seven Nation Army” – The White Stripes
“Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger” – Daft Punk
“Till I Collapse” – Eminem ft. Nate Dogg
“One, Two Step” – Ciara ft. Missy Elliott
“Party in the U.S.A.” – Miley Cyrus
“I Gotta Feeling” – Black Eyed Peas
“Crazy In Love” – Beyoncé ft. Jay-Z
“Yeah!” – Usher ft. Lil Jon and Ludacris
“Hollaback Girl” – Gwen Stefani
“Hips Don’t Lie” – Shakira ft. Wyclef Jean
“Beautiful Girls” – Sean Kingston
Spotify playlist:
YouTube playlist:
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLU94rco57Zex74BH2Slptk6FS6baxqjnj
