M@ty Slick's Halloween Playlist
It may be a few days late—like the Simpsons' Treehouse of Horror, we blame the World Series—but M@ty Slick's Halloween playlist will still give you chills.
Halloween is one of my favorite times of the year. As someone who loves any occasion to dress up, this holiday really speaks to me. It is a time of year where anything goes, especially animal ears and tiny underwear (thank you Mean Girls). If the rest of gay New York is anything like moi, they’re up to their tits in glue guns, glitter and an emergency sewing kit. Are you sure you’re ready for this?
Just like a good stick of eyeliner, I feel that the power of a good playlist is highly underestimated. Whether you’re putting on your combat boots and shining your leather harness and gag or getting orally acquainted with your new husband in a dark corner of The Cock, it is imperative that good tunes be blasting your ear drums. Let’s not waste anymore time. This week’s playlist is nothing short of agonizing, blood-curdling bliss! My goal was to keep your skin crawling and your mind opening with these tracks. From throwbacks to mind-numbing new beats, this playlist is hard, eerie and dripping with filth. Maestro, please.
“Monster Mash” (Baltimore Club Remix)
DJ Murge
When I told a friend I was planning a Halloween themed playlist, he told me that “Monster Mash” was required to be on the set list. I couldn’t agree more. Now, to keep things interesting, I wanted to find a different take on the classic. Enter DJ Murge, a DJ who has 10 years’ experience in the Canadian club scene. He adds just enough distortion and a dirty underbelly bass. Now if I could just remember how to mash potato…
“Red, Red, Red”
Fiona Apple
Fiona Apple is a freak. With her cokehead-skinny legs and talented fingers she has been entertaining the gays for many years. But what have we seen from her lately? Lets howl at the moon and show her some love. Ms. Apple’s repetition of lyrics allows us to really become engrossed with the haunting piano and strings. Gives me goosebumps, and I like it.
“Somebody to Love” (Lambox Remix)
Jefferson Airplane
I grew up listening to Jefferson Airplane. I even listened to Jefferson Starship! The raspy vocals mixed with the stellar womps and thomps that Lambox gives this classic rock hit make it a guaranteed trip. Think sexy go-go zombies dancing by candlelight. Delicious!
“House of 1000 Corpses”
Rob Zombie
Rob Zombie has never had a problem giving me the jitters—I literally had to pray after I saw House of 1000 Corpses the first time. There is no denying that he has changed music and Hollywood. His remake of Halloween (the first one, not the second) brought Michael Meyers back into our nightmares and his music has the same affect. The samples in this track are all from the movie of the same name, and yes, it is as fucked up as it sounds. Check it out!
“10 Tons Heavy”
Hatcha & Benga
There are a few things that I simply cannot forget about this track: the bass beat is bumping and travels just perfectly up your spine, but what I just cannot shake is the sampling Hatcha & Benga offer up. It’s terrifying and reminds me of Brando’s final speech in Apocalypse Now. My favorite line: “He didn’t just eat their bodies…he ate their souls… and I joined in. They were all whores, nobody cared for them, nobody missed them.” Okay, I need a shower after that one.
“Zombies”
Designer Drugs
How about we pick up the tempo, kids. Start dancing because this track is just stellar! I have never had a problem with Designer Drugs and why would I start now? This number has just the right amount of creep all while still being completely dance floor friendly. Oh, and with the big bass at 2:24 it make for a perfect Dracula-esque entrance.
“Monster” (Camo & Krooked Remix)
Professor Green feat. Example
This may not be public knowledge, but I love my hip-hop. Throw some dubstep into the mix, put me on a couch and call me a k-hole. British rapper, Professor Green, is not only pretty damn cute, he throws down a sick rap that even has werewolves. Win!
“Dance of the Dead”
TapeDeckBros
This is a special treat. The Tape Deck Bros released this track specifically for this Halloween season. I could barely contain my ghoulish excitement when I first heard about this song (Thanks to my boys at thegetdownnn.com). Also, as a firm believer in/anticipator of the “zombie invasion,” wouldn’t it be awesome if it ended up being like a big rendition of “Thriller” mixed with Zombieland? I think I would defiantly be okay with such an end to the world.
“Riders On the Storm” (Infected Mushroom Remix)
The Doors
Infected Mushroom has a gift for capturing the feeling in a song. With this remix, you feel the industrial dirtiness that is rarely paired with The Doors. It gives this track originality. They also had the balls to take on Jim Morrison and in my opinion they did nothing short of honoring his genius with their own.
“Arma-Goddamn-Motherfuckin-Geddon”
Marilyn Manson
What would Halloween be without a little Marilyn Manson? Tragically un-creepy. This track is off Manson’s seventh studio album The High End of Low. Does he forget what made us fall in love with him in first place? No, he reminds us why our bloody love affair with the implant-wearing performance artist started all while adding a new twist and depth. The song title itself is enough to peak one’s interest, but the actual track is wretchedly mesmerizing.
And so another playlist comes to a close. We all know what that means—now the party can really get cracking! I hope this helps illuminate your musical blindspots and provides some comfort for a weekend that is surely going to be full of nothing but utter debauchery. Play nice, boys and don’t forget to treat your trick!
