how do you narrow down your one single favorite song from both the 80s and the 90s? it's nearly impossible. but here at the friendly confines of abpg, we specialize in the near-impossible.

yes friends, for the first time in abpg #MixDay history, we're bringing you an epic 2-"disc" set. each mixtaper has picked their 2 favorite tracks ranging from 1980 to 1999 and we've got a little bit of everything. there's certainly something for everyone.

happy listening!

Thank God it's #MixDay: Best of 80s Disc 1

1. i'm gonna be (500 miles) / the proclaimers :: amanda hoelzeman
2. when doves cry / prince :: ryan byrd
3. patience / guns 'n roses :: alissa mathews
4. strangelove / depeche mode :: paula cigainero
5. the glamorous life / sheila e :: jason wiest
6. obsession / animotion :: lindsay irvin
7. she sells sanctuary / the cult :: kristen heldenbrand
8. little red corvette / prince :: doc harper
9. the killing moon / echo & the bunnymen :: amber brewer
10. please don't go / kc & the sunshine band :: mark friedman
11. come on eileen / dexy's midnight runners :: alex graham
12. vampira / the misfits :: graham cobb
13. we built this city / jefferson starship :: bekah caraway
14. dress you up / madonna :: jennifer pyron
15. you can call me al / paul simon :: audra wallace

Thank God it's #MixDay: Best of 90s Disc 2

1. 6th avenue heartache / the wallflowers :: amanda hoelzeman
2. black hole sun / soundgarden :: ryan byrd
3. wonderwall / oasis :: alissa mathews
4. breaking the girl / red hot chili peppers :: paula cigainero
5. can i get a… / jay-z :: jason wiest
6. tearin' up my heart / nsync :: lindsay irvin
7. are you gonna go my way / lenny kravitz :: kristen heldenbrand
8. misery / soul asylum :: doc harper
9. common people / pulp :: amber brewer
10. smooth (ft. rob thomas) / santana :: mark friedman
11. wannabe / spice girls :: alex graham
12. if it kills you / drive like jehu :: graham cobb
13. everybody (backstreet's back) / backstreet boys :: bekah caraway
14. zombie / the cranberries :: jennifer pyron
15. volcano girls / veruca salt :: audra wallace

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sometimes, the day never ends. sometimes, you're on the brink of snapping. sometimes, you just feel like you can't go on. if you've ever experienced these things, we've got the mix for you!

for this #MixDay, we've compiled a list of get-you-through-the-day songs. some will give you energy, while some will calm you down. either way, these are all songs that will help you make it through your day.

happy listening!

1. dogs day are over / florence + the machine :: amanda morgan
2. i want to break free / queen :: lindsay irvin
3. the beat / ben rector :: alex graham
4. on a day like this / elbow :: ryan byrd
5. bad romance / lad gaga :: jennifer pyron
6. b.o.b. / outkast :: chip taulbee
7. party in the usa / miley cyrus :: audra wallace
8. common people / pulp :: kristen heldenbrand
9. it's not you it's me / coconut records :: liz sendejo
10. they just don't know / gyft :: alissa mathews
11. take a look around / limp bizkit :: paula cigainero
12. 200 miles from memphis / donald cowen :: tre baker
13. ms. jackson / outkast :: aubri duran
14. she's long gone / the black keys :: bekah caraway
15. teeth / lady gaga :: jason wiest

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for every #MixDay-er, the musical journey must begin somewhere. for some of us, our entry point served as the launching point for a long and similar journey. for others, it merely serves as an embarrassing reminder that we had no taste in the 80s… either way, this week, we've taken a look back to our first album. whether it be vinyl, cassette, cd (or 8 track?), we all began somewhere and we thought we'd share it with the world.

happy listening!

1. Every Heartbeat / Amy Grant :: Alex Graham
2. Pac-Man Fever / Buckner & Garcia :: Mark Friedman
3. Leave Me Alone / Michael Jackson :: Ryan Byrd
4. Much Too Young (To Feel This Damn Old) / Garth Brooks :: Justin Myers
5. Rhythm is Gonna Get You / Gloria Estefan :: Lindsay Irvin
6. Billie Jean / Michael Jackson :: Paula Cigainero
7. Life is a Highway / Tom Cochrane :: Audra Wallace
8. We're Not Gonna Take It / Twisted Sister :: Graham Cobb
9. Ghostbusters Theme / Ray Parker, Jr. :: Aubri Duran
10. Nobody Gets Off in This Town / Garth Brooks :: Jason Wiest
11. Beat It / Michael Jackson :: Alissa Mathews
12. Take it Like a Man / Michelle Wright :: Amanda Morgan
13. Too Much Time on My Hands / Styx :: Tre Baker
14. Hot for Teacher / Van Halen :: Jennifer Pyron
15. Baby, Baby / Amy Grant :: Bekah Caraway

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