What genre of music is appropriate for picking up a female?

"Ryanator122" (hawkeye122) 08/12/2014 at 16:04 • Filed to: None

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I was trying to think of something to write on my way to pick up a girl I've recently been mildly interested in. Suddenly, inspiration for this article/random-thought-spat-out-on-a-keyboard was had.

I was blasting down a freeway section of CA-44, playing something from Kanye West's "Yeezus" album. As I approached the exit, I realized something; this song isn't exactly appropriate for an almost-date. Shit. What song am I going to play? Should I play music?

I thought of the possibilities on my Spotify account(Come on, I don't want to spend data actually STREAMING the music, I pay $10 a month so I don't have to do that).

If you're like me, you don't have several, nicely-indexed, playlists. Instead, you have a single folder which contains literally every genre of music ever made, which is OK, since you can simply skip songs you aren't in the mood for. This presents an issue of the girl hearing the first second or so of all the really embarrassing songs you do have.

But the selection? Uh oh. Well, if Kanye doesn't fit the bill, then neither does Jay-Z, 2 Chainz, TI, Lil Wayne, Kid Cudi, MGK, Tech Nine, Tyler the Creator, 50 Cent, Childish Gambino, Hoodie Allen, Eminem, Juicy J, A$AP Rocky, or pretty much any other male Rap artist. If the girl is church-y(As this one was), you should probably stay away from music which talks about sex, weed, any variation of the "N" word, or pretty much any other rap topic. Naturally, if you're just hanging out with the sort of female you've known forever, who you're totally just friends with, even if you wouldn't mind wife-ing that, it's all good. They accept your gangster music selection as an extension of your dorky eccentricity.

That's fine, I have tons of girly music. I have Pre-sketchy Justin Bieber, some 1D, maybe even some Beyonce or JT? Paramore?
No! That won't work either. "Who the heck is this guy? He listens to One Direction. Is he gay? Am I missing something?"
That may be a stretch, but one does see my point.

Top 40 "Alternative" music? Oh yeah, tons of that- Imagine Dragons, MGMT, Capital Cities, Passenger, One Republic, Avicii? I found that this was probably my safest bet, but it gives the appearance that you don't actually have taste in music; but rather you follow everyone else. If you do choose to play anything like this, don't play their number one hits. Very often.
Of course, I didn't have any of the non-hits on my phone, so that was a pass.

I then thought I had the answer. You know that girl you know who left your hometown to go to school somewhere which has "Culture", a big city with loads of hipsters? You follow her on Spotify, and add all of the stuff she listens to so you have music that makes you look like, well, a hipster. At the time, this was a band called "The 1975", which I found also violated the rule listed above with the rap music; Don't play music which flat-out glamorizes drugs and sex.

Classic rock? Who are you, someone who worships your parents? Get a life.

Classical? Wow, aren't you a super-douche? You must think you're SOOOOO enlightened.

Finally, it hit me. Alt and Rock from the late 90's and early 2000's. Matchbox Twenty, Semisonic, Third Eye Blind, and yes; even Jimmy Eats World. Nobody can blame you for having poor taste when you were 7, and older music which you listened to as a child brings up memories, which are essentially stories that BOTH of you can talk about! Fantastic! Sadly, this came to me AFTER I had already dropped her back off. But on the way home, I realized something.

Why do you care what she thinks about your music? Either you listen and she respects it, or not. If the girl is hardcore judging your beats, is she really worth it? Don't worry about the music so much; hit shuffle and enjoy the ride.

Nibbles > Ryanator122 08/12/2014 at 16:06

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If you don't have Barry White playing in the background, you're doing it wrong

Conan > Ryanator122 08/12/2014 at 16:07

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1. You're overthinking this. 2. Depends on the girl.

Roadster Man > Ryanator122 08/12/2014 at 16:08

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JayZAyEighty thinks C4+3=C7 > Ryanator122 08/12/2014 at 16:08

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I've got it!

It's fail proof. Subtle and charming yet bold and exciting. Evidently her children will enjoy it, too.

Ryanator122 > Conan 08/12/2014 at 16:08

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Oh yes indeed.

K-Roll-PorscheTamer > Ryanator122 08/12/2014 at 16:09

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Umm. I like classic and prog rock, and classical(I've played violin for 7 years). Unless I'm taking this the wrong way(most likely), what are you getting at?

Also, a short summary of this thread would be nice.

AM3R > Ryanator122 08/12/2014 at 16:09

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Gambino and Chance the rapper are always on my playlist. Girls love em both!

Sir Halffast > Ryanator122 08/12/2014 at 16:10

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"Even Jimmy Eats World?" Jimmy Eats World was the one decent band of all the ones that you named... The one band that actually made their name on an indie label instead of being mass-produced, corporate horseshit like Matchbox/Semisonic/Third Eye Blind.

duurtlang > Nibbles 08/12/2014 at 16:10

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I came here to post the exact same thing.

JGrabowMSt > Ryanator122 08/12/2014 at 16:11

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You've got it all wrong. You need to be more worried about how well you can do a burnout compared to other guys in the area.

We all know that's how it works....

Rainbow > Ryanator122 08/12/2014 at 16:11

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I use the radio until either a terrible song or a commercial comes on, and then I ask if there's any station she would prefer.

Then again, I do the same with friends and family.

Ryanator122 > AM3R 08/12/2014 at 16:11

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Maybe that's more useful in C-c-c-Compton, but I think this particular girl wouldn't have been especially psyched about that sort of music.

Jedidiah > Ryanator122 08/12/2014 at 16:11

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A loud roaring exhaust is the only appropriate music. It works in every situation, except espionage.

Tuned-Port-Injected-Rage > Ryanator122 08/12/2014 at 16:13

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WTF is wrong with classic rock? Its better than any current music whatsoever. Depending on the song, it also sends out a pretty good vibe. Pop on The Cars, or something similar. That is perfect date music.

Nibbles > K-Roll-PorscheTamer 08/12/2014 at 16:13

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I think what he's trying to say is that you may or may not have a propensity toward popped collars and awkwardly-placed hats. Either that or you may have a closet full of tweed jackets with elbow patches. Or both - some sort of smug, self absorbed intellodouche

Or you're taking it the wrong way :)

Klaus Schmoll > Ryanator122 08/12/2014 at 16:13

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Play this and show her who's the boss!

AM3R > Ryanator122 08/12/2014 at 16:13

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Haha i live in NoVa, aka entitled girl central.

Just listen to the top 40 radio station if you are worried.

jack > Ryanator122 08/12/2014 at 16:14

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Twingo Tamer - About to descend into project car hell. > Ryanator122 08/12/2014 at 16:14

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The foo fighters. Most agreeable rock band there is. My gf loves paramore so I'll play that to appease her sometimes but their new album is horrendous. Definitely don't play Korn Freak on a Leash though, no girl I've seen will sit through that.

DylanToback > Ryanator122 08/12/2014 at 16:14

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This is the song I usually play.

K-Roll-PorscheTamer > Nibbles 08/12/2014 at 16:15

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I see.

Ryanator122 > K-Roll-PorscheTamer 08/12/2014 at 16:15

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Around here, the people who listen to Classic Rock are all the ones who grew up listening to what their parents listened to in the car, and then never branched out and developed their own taste.
And evidently listening to classical music makes you a douche. But people are dumb, so yeah.
I was stereotyping stereotypes, if that makes sense.

Bandit > Ryanator122 08/12/2014 at 16:15

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I go with alt. The girls I've dated are now all fans of the Black Keys, Arctic Monkeys, and Cage the Elephant

MIATAAAA > Ryanator122 08/12/2014 at 16:16

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Billy Joel.

He's the "Miata" for music.

K-Roll-PorscheTamer > Ryanator122 08/12/2014 at 16:17

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Ah. Okay that actually makes sense. I'm not sure how, but it is. But I must say, this is some overly complicated stuff you've got here.

Ryanator122 > Sir Halffast 08/12/2014 at 16:17

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More a swipe at Doug Demuro than anything. I actually like their music.

Chris_K_F drives an FR-Slow > Ryanator122 08/12/2014 at 16:18

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If she's a country fan, play country. Always play country. Girls love country. Otherwise, I usually go with the '90s alternative rock; 311, Blink-182, Less Than Jake, Sum 41, Eve 6, and other stuff like that.

jariten1781 > Ryanator122 08/12/2014 at 16:20

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If I'm picking up a client it's one of those 'Best of the 80s, 90s, and today' stations or piano music.

If it's family, friends, or potential friends I just listen to whatever I want and they can suck it up.

Ryanator122 > AM3R 08/12/2014 at 16:20

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But that shows you have no taste. Is no taste better than having potentially poor taste?

Ryanator122 > jariten1781 08/12/2014 at 16:21

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That sort of station really doesn't exist where I live. But iHeart radio though...

pauljones > Ryanator122 08/12/2014 at 16:23

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The music doesn't matter worth a shit. Neither does being cool, having smooth lines, or anything like that. What matters is that you're respectful and you do the best you can, even if you do fuck up a few things. The only thing you have to prove is that you're hanging out with her because you want to be there, and gently giving her that idea. Music doesn't make a damned bit of difference to that.

Ryanator122 > K-Roll-PorscheTamer 08/12/2014 at 16:25

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And then I wonder why my life is so obnoxiously difficult.

AM3R > Ryanator122 08/12/2014 at 16:26

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Dude you're really overthinking this. If this is a girl you really like and hope to have a future with, just listen to the music you like. You aren't being yourself if you have to listen to something else when she's around.

Nibbles > Chris_K_F drives an FR-Slow 08/12/2014 at 16:26

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Depends on your definition of "Country"

Ryanator122 > MIATAAAA 08/12/2014 at 16:26

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I often worry im the only 19-year-old who listens to Billy Joel...

Ryanator122 > AM3R 08/12/2014 at 16:27

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Thats pretty much what I said at the end of the article.

Mr. FiSTer of Team FiST Fetish > Ryanator122 08/12/2014 at 16:28

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Black Metal and Punk.

Ryanator122 > pauljones 08/12/2014 at 16:28

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Exactly. Hence the last paragraph.

Mr. Ontop, No Strokes, No Smokes...Goes Fast. > Ryanator122 08/12/2014 at 16:28

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The answer to your question is much easier than you think...it is whatever she is into.

Soloburrito > Ryanator122 08/12/2014 at 16:29

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NPR will arouse her intellect as well as her loins.

Ryanator122 > AM3R 08/12/2014 at 16:29

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See last paragraph.

CAR_IS_MI > Ryanator122 08/12/2014 at 16:30

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Metal.

Chicks. Love. Metal. Especially heavy death metal so loud they can't hear anything other than the screaming vocalist.

Also, any nasty, thuggish hip hop that talks about fuckin bitches and beatin ho's. Chris Brown references work well.

MIATAAAA > Ryanator122 08/12/2014 at 16:31

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Everyone likes Billy. Everyone.

Ryanator122 > Mr. Ontop, No Strokes, No Smokes...Goes Fast. 08/12/2014 at 16:32

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And you know, that may have been something good to find out. Of course, she says "Whatever is fine". Irritating.

AM3R > Ryanator122 08/12/2014 at 16:34

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Oh whoops, I completely skipped that part. My bad haha!

Nibbles > Ryanator122 08/12/2014 at 16:39

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I love having a local Jazz station that doesn't play Chuck Mangione

n54 & s38 > Ryanator122 08/12/2014 at 16:41

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"Love's Theme" by Barry White and his orchestra

"Sealed with a kiss" by Gabor Szabo

"California Stars" by Wilco

"Say Something" by James

"Tongue Tied" by Grouplove

"Badfish" by Sublime

"Best I ever had" by Vertical Horizon

"Pacific Theme" by Broken Social Scene

"Clarity" by John Mayer

"Cracklin' Rosie" by Neil Diamond

"Even Flow" by Pearl Jam

"End of the Line" by The Travelling Wilburys

"Here comes your man" by The Pixies

Chris_K_F drives an FR-Slow > Nibbles 08/12/2014 at 16:42

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Ok, let me put it this way. Girls love popular country; especially Luke Bryan, Jason Aldean, Eric Church, Blake Shelton, Florida Georgia Line, etc.

Ryanator122 > n54 & s38 08/12/2014 at 16:42

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Not sure if serious, but I DID play Tongue Tied as a part of my Alt selection. Oops.

Shankems > Ryanator122 08/12/2014 at 16:59

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1. Come flying down the road bouncing off the rev limiter

2. Hand brake turn and slide up to the curb next to her

3. Open the passenger window and yell "MY CAR, MY MUSIC!!!" at her

4. Peel outta there like a boss cause it wasn't ever gonna work out anyways

Cebu > Ryanator122 08/12/2014 at 17:04

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Because.

Cebu > Ryanator122 08/12/2014 at 17:04

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Gimmi-Sagan-Om-Draken > Ryanator122 08/12/2014 at 17:06

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I'm not sure what any of this means. Turn off the radio and have a conversation.

Cebu > Ryanator122 08/12/2014 at 17:07

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Nibbles > Chris_K_F drives an FR-Slow 08/12/2014 at 17:21

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Some. My wife is one of those who can't stand new "pop" country. Merle and George did a better job getting her going

Vince-The Roadside Mechanic > Ryanator122 08/12/2014 at 17:23

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Use this song.

Chris_K_F drives an FR-Slow > Nibbles 08/12/2014 at 17:23

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Most girls in the dating age range right now. *fixed* lol

I actually like a fair bit of the "pop" country, but Zac Brown Band is my favorite. Or Chris LeDoux when it comes to the older stuff.

Nibbles > Chris_K_F drives an FR-Slow 08/12/2014 at 17:25

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Zac Brown Band has some good tunes, but they do hold a little more of original country in their songs. Unfortunately they all tend to sound the same - not bad, but the same.

Did... did you just call my wife old? OH I'MA TELL HER THAT ;)

Chris_K_F drives an FR-Slow > Nibbles 08/12/2014 at 17:28

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Indirectly, yeah I kinda did... Lol

I meant it more in terms of the average girls these days who're into country because it's popular. I know lots of younger girls who are actual country girls and love the old stuff.

I like Zac Brown Band cause they have a good mix of country (older style) and reggae. Reggae rock (Sublime, Pepper, Dirty Heads, etc) is my most listened to genre. So they satisfy my audible desires on multiple levels.

Nibbles > Chris_K_F drives an FR-Slow 08/12/2014 at 17:37

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Yeah she definitely doesn't fall into the "average girls" category.

Conan > Ryanator122 08/12/2014 at 17:39

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That's why you ask her what music she listens to on her iPod or in her car.

Conan > Ryanator122 08/12/2014 at 17:45

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This seems like an idea.

Chris_K_F drives an FR-Slow > Nibbles 08/12/2014 at 17:52

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Good for you! Average girls are lame.

MultiplaOrgasms > Ryanator122 08/12/2014 at 20:49

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Hardstyle. Only works when she's drunk tho.

Mike > Ryanator122 08/12/2014 at 21:50

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I'm currently considering getting with a friend of mine who happens to be a very hardcore metalhead. So a bit of Nightwish and Apocalyptica would be my prefered music in this situation.

gmporschenut also a fan of hondas > Nibbles 08/12/2014 at 22:39

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suitable alternative

orcim > Ryanator122 08/13/2014 at 03:13

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Easy peasy. Riffing off the "depends on the woman" theme, put together a sexy portfolio of CD's that span a wide range (in a nice case) and then ask her to choose the one she wants to listen to. Have a few that are your favorites (spanning your musical gamut) in there.. so maybe 20 in all. If she doesn't see something she likes, then keep talking since that'll be important to her.

RatMR2 > CAR_IS_MI 08/13/2014 at 11:41

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It's such a difficult choice - Meshuggah or Ishahn?

RatMR2 > Mr. FiSTer of Team FiST Fetish 08/13/2014 at 11:43

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What about Sludgecore? Death-doom? Black Ambient? So many choices...

yamahog > Ryanator122 08/13/2014 at 12:33

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LOL! I am late to the party on this one, but I'd either keep a country/rock station on for background noise (if my radio worked... sigh) or let them put something on their own phone/ipod through AUX input. Either way, should be taking the backseat to the conversation.

My dad always solved this problem by picking up first dates on his motorcycle or in the Mustang. Both options too loud for music (or conversation, but that's his own problem).

Also, pleh to referring to a woman as "a female." Should be an adjective (ie "a female mechanic"), not a noun, and it sounds like you're narrating a Discovery Channel special or something.