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The 2024 Democratic National Conventionroll call was literal political theater.
But the truth is that not all energies were created equal.
Did not pass the vibe check
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Nebraska Firework by Katy PerryAgain, an obvious choice that doesnt tell us anything about the state.
Also, this band isnt even from Maine.
Get it together, New England.
But this roll call is supposed to be about around Kamala Harris.
Michigan-related vibes
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South Dakota What I Like About You by the RomanticsThe Romantics are from Detroit.
Still, great track.
Maryland Respect by Aretha FranklinFranklin was born in Tennessee and raised in Detroit.
But what are we gonna do?
Get mad about hearing Aretha Franklin?
Michigan Lose Yourself by EminemMaryland and Connecticut prove Michigan has some great artists.
When picking from their own artists, they went with … Eminem.
Well duh vibes
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Alabama Sweet Home Alabama by Lynyrd SkynyrdNothing wrong with an obvious choice.
Kansas Carry on My Wayward Son by KansasWell, yeah.
New York Empire State of Mind by Jay-Z and Alicia KeysOf course.
New Jersey Born in the U.S.A. by Bruce SpringsteenHad to.
Out of left field (but ultimately positive) vibes
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North Dakota Girl on Fire by Alicia KeysA choice so random that we have to applaud it.
Wyoming I Gotta Feeling by the Black Eyed PeasWyoming loves bar mitzvah music, apparently.
And why shouldnt they?
Hometown heroes
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Kentucky First Class by Jack HarlowMost states picked a song by someone from their state to support local talent.
Does Harlow need it, though?
Utah Animal by Neon TreesWhere did this indie-adjacent early-2010s vibe come from?
Alaska Feel It Still by Portugal.
The ManSee above blurb.
Nevada Mr. Brightside by the KillersGreat song that everybody loves, but theres no element of surprise here.
New Mexico Confident by Demi LovatoNothing wrong with being confident.
North Carolina Raise Up by Petey PabloShoulda been Freek-a-Leek.
Hawaii 24K Magic by Bruno MarsGreat song, no notes.
Ohio Green Light by John Legend featuring Andre 3000Props to Ohio for the one Legend song that absolutely bangs.
Florida I Wont Back Down by Tom PettyGood message!
Oregon Float On by Modest MouseOn brand for Oregon to show off true hipster bona fides.
See, Utah and Alaska?
Virginia The Way I Are by Timbaland featuring Keri Hilson and D.O.E.Love this song.
Mississippi Twistin the Night Away by Sam CookeA classic for a reason.
Colorado September by Earth, Wind & FireWho is mad at listening to this song?
Missouri will be holding onto this one for decades to come.
Sports teams know how to set a vibe
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Its like Adderall for the ears.
The top-ten vibes wed like to participate in
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Either way, thrilled to see them represented here.
The Democrats should make Rock Lobster their next campaign song.
Arkansas Dont Stop by Fleetwood MacThis was chosen as an homage to Bill Clintons 1992 presidential campaign song.
Nice to see them honoring history, but more important, we get why he chose it.
We love that PA went with one Philadelphia track and one Pittsburgh track unite that state!
Texas Texas Hold Em by BeyoncePretty obvious to pick the only No.
1 hit this year with your state in the title.
Not Like Us put their playlist over the edge, basically declaring war on Canada at the DNC.
We hope they arent offended.
Bonkers, but the vibes were right.
To the windows, to the Walz is going on T-shirts and in history books.
