10 songs to get you in the mood

By Molly Stanley

Friday, September 21, 2007

1. “Let’s Get It On” by Marvin Gaye

“For obvious reasons: the actual words, the slow beat, and the deep, sensual voice.” — Kendall Foss, Danville, Calif., junior

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2. “Closer” by Nine Inch Nails

“I want to f*ck you like an animal! It’s a song about dirty nastiness and raw sexual energy. It has a good ‘boom-boom’ beat.” — Alex Gertsma, Wichita sophomore

3. “First Time” by Yung Joc

“It’s just a good song, really cool.”

— Maxim Belousov, New Orleans, La., freshman

4. “Just My Imagination” by The Temptations

“It has a smooth melody and good lyrics.” — Jeff Santa Cruz, Kansas City freshman

5. “Sexual Healing” by Marvin Gaye

“It gets you horny!” — Whitney Lampier, Chicago sophomore

6. “For Me This Is Heaven” by Jimmy Eat World

“It makes me want to cuddle.” — KariAnne Howard, Tucson, Ariz., sophomore

7. “Wet Dream” by Lords of Acid

“It’s music about sex, and it has a good beat.” — Sarah Tanner, Olathe junior

8. “The King Of Carrot Flowers” by Neutral Milk Hotel

“The content is deep and emotional.” — Bobby Abrams, Plano, Texas, junior

9. “Stinkfist” by Tool

“The lyrics fit the mood.” — Josh Stilwell, Hutchinson junior

10. “Halloween” by Matt Pond PA

“It’s very relaxing; has a good ambiance.” — Danny Cook, La Jolla, Calif., sophomore

— Edited by Elizabeth Cattell

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