We’ll call this sweatpants and pipe dreams. Staying when the rest of the world goes out can take on a very weird vibe sometimes–at once depressing, yet also phenomenally empowering. Sometimes, these are the types of nights you really just need.
The playlist below attempts capture that mood. The entire point here is that if a roommate unexpectedly walks in, you should be completely embarrassed. Bonus points if you’re sining along, proudly booming that terrible voice:
2. Christmas Eve/Sarajevo – Trans-Siberian Orchestra
4. IV. sweatpants – Donald Glover – New addition, off Gambino’s newest “look, I’m creative” effort. May end up being a keeper.
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8. Tie Me Down [ft. Ray J.] – New Boyz
9. BedRock – Young Money, Lloyd
12. Empty Apartment – Yellowcard: The nail on the head. The key is to not shy away.
13. F**kin’ Problems – A$AP Rocky, 2 Chainz, Kendrick Lamar
14. 23 – Mike Will Made It, Miley Cyrus, Wiz Khalifa
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16. Nothing Compares 2 U – Sinead O’Connor
19. Naturally – Selena Gomez + The Scene
20. She’s Dope – Down With Webster
21. Airplanes – B.o.B. & Hayley Williams
22. Why I Gotta Wait?? – Flynt Flossy ft. Yung Humma: Accompanying video suggested. The dancing here is unprecedented:
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23. Crazy Kids – Ke$ha, will.i.am
25. Hold It Against Me – Britney Spears
26. Lifestyles Of The Rich And The Famous – Good Charlotte
28. Higher – Creed: If you’re looking to hate this, you’ll end up loving it. Watch as the settings make Creed not only tolerable, but stubbornly transcendent.
29. Clique – Kanye West, Jay-Z, Big Sean
30. I Can Change – LCD Soundsystem
31. Wherever You Will Go – The Calling
32. Last Chance To Lose Your Keys – Brand New 
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