10 Soundtracks for 10 Moods for 5 PM on a Friday

It’s taken me over a year, but I’ve finally gotten used to the ’80s chord-plucking of the Twin Peaks soundtrack. It’s not like I had a choice. Part of living with someone is accepting their strange habits, and due to my husband’s obsessive need to play said score EVERY. SINGLE. MORNING, what once sounded like a calf crying out for his mother at the slaughter house has now become an anticipated part of my morning routine.

The score is muted, a bit whiny and when played on a low volume, nearly inaudible. In other words, it’s perfect for lazy mornings. But who am I to generalize? Maybe you’re the type of person who prefers to wake up to Cher; in that case, lucky you — the Burlesque soundtrack is now on sale at Amazon for $7.00.

The best thing about a film soundtrack is its fluidity. Like the well executed movie it gives voice to, the soundtrack slowly climbs a hill, lights a fire under your ass at the top, and rapidly descends before leveling off with grace.

Here are 10 different soundtracks that promise to get you through your every mood. Burlesque didn’t make the cut, but that doesn’t mean it’s not my shower playlist.

When you’re feeling inspired

Beasts of the Southern Wild

When you’re drifting off

The Social Network

When you’re blissfully laying out

Palo Alto

When your sister just stained your favorite shirt

Requiem for a Dream

When you’re drinking with friends

The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou

When you’re feeling angst-y

Trainspotting

When you’re commuting

Drive

When you’re running that mile

Dazed and Confused

When you’re splattering paint

There Will be Blood

When you have every emotion

Garden State

Now add yours, and happy Friday.

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