PokerNews Playlist: Volume #12
For both serious and casual online poker players, Sundays are (hopefully) a long grind. For those who don't want to play in a meditative state, music can be the perfect middle ground between total silence and the distraction of television. Don't know what to listen to? Let us take care of that. This week features some driving beats that will help you conquer the field.
Firing Up
During the early stages of a tournament it is important to set the tone and arguably the best way to do this is to play songs that will put you in the right mind set for the day's action.
It Takes Two - Rob Base and DJ EZ Rock: Keep the faith you'll get the hole cards you need.
Green River - Creedence Clearwater Revival: Let the money flow to you on the river.
Bring the Noice - Public Enemy: You're badder than bad so let the table know.
Respect - Aretha Franklin: You're one to fear. Watch out all comers.
Back in Black - AC/DC: Somebody has to be the bad guy. It's time to steal some chips.
The Bubble
It's time to take advantage of the of the money bubble. These wicked tracks will help you pick up chips while you capitalize on your opponent's tight play as you pick them apart one by one.
Running with the Devil - Van Halen: Sometimes you've got to get lucky to win.
Bring It On Home to Me - Sam Cooke: The end is within sight. Finish strong.
Night Moves - Bob Seger and the Silver Bulllet Band: Time to make some frontpage news.
Heroes - David Bowie: You have to stnd strong in the face of fear.
Bobby Brown - My Peragotive: I'm gonna do what I want to do. 'Nuff said.
Taking it Down
You've made the final table and you need to switch things up a bit so you can properly bleed your opponents on your way to the first place cash. These tracks will get you there.
Paranoid - Black Sabbath: Being a little paranoid will keep you from making a mistake that will cost you the tournament.
Do You Feel Like We Do - Peter Frampton: Can you feel the electricity? You're almost there.
Don't Stop Til You Get Enough - Michael Jackson: This song is self-explanatory.
Loser - Beck: This is the theme song for your opponents.
Nuthin' But A 'G' Thang - Dr. Dre: You're the baddest dog on the block so chew some ass.
With any luck, this Sunday finds you a few dollars richer. Check back each Sunday as we bring you fresh playlists to get you through poker's toughest day of the week.
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