With apologies to Whitesnake and Ratt fans…
Lately, I’ve found myself gravitating to bands with animal names. This inspired me to put together a different kind of running mix for you. Here is my Animal Mix:
1. Middle Distance Runner by Sea Wolf
2. Marathon Runner by Yellow Ostrich
3. Knock Knock by Band of Horses
4. Radioactive by Imagine Dragons
5. Joker & the Thief by Wolfmother
6. These Days by Dr. Dog
7. Hey Man (Now You’re Really Living) by Eels
8. Mr. Jones by Counting Crows
9. Hannah by Freelance Whales
10. Yet Again by Grizzly Bear
11. Backwards Down the Number Line by Phish
12. D is For Dangerous by Arctic Monkeys
13. Ragged Wood by Fleet Foxes
14. Shooting Star by Owl City
15. Stand and Deliver by Adam & the Ants
16. Eyes on You by Shark Tape
17. Hard to Handle by The Black Crowes
18. It’s a War by Trampled by Turtles
19. Come On, Let’s Go by Los Lobos
20. Fireworks by Animal Collective
21. These Old Shoes by Deer Tick
22. Over Under Sideways Down by The Yardbirds
23. Pachuca Sunrise by Minus the Bear
24. Your Savior by Temple of the Dog
25. In the Meantime by Spacehog
26. War Pigs by Gov’t Mule
27. Feel Good Inc. by Gorillaz
28. Lips Like Sugar by Echo & The Bunnymen
29. Life in the Fast Lane by The Eagles
30. Kingdom of Rust by The Doves
31. Blackout by Scorpions
32. Time by Hootie & the Blowfish
33. Tell Me What You Want by Zebra
34.Don’t Drop the Baby by The JudyBats
35. We Gotta Get Out of this Place by The Animals
If you were hoping to see Cat Power or Fruit Bats on this mix, I apologize; however, I do recommend them for a post-race cool down or for some relaxation time by the fireplace. Also, Iron Butterfly’s “In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida” crossed my mind, but I do not equate it with running.
Final Thought (or confession): I love The Beatles, but I don’t run to their music.
Feel free to recommend some additions! Thank you.
