Walk Up Songs

Walk Up Songs is only ten tracks long, and every one is a stadium-sized anthem built to make you feel like you’re stepping up to the plate in the bottom of the ninth. Queen’s “We Are The Champions” sets the tone, then Europe’s “The Final Countdown” and Survivor’s “Eye of the Tiger” pile on the drama.

After that it gets gloriously cheesy in the best way: Smash Mouth’s “All Star,” Bonnie Tyler’s “Holding Out for a Hero,” Journey’s “Don’t Stop Believin’,” Ricky Martin’s “Livin’ la Vida Loca” and Starship’s “We Built This City.” There’s no deep cut in sight, and that’s the point. These are the songs everybody knows, the ones that get a whole crowd clapping on beat. Use it for rec-league ball, a pep talk before a big meeting, the morning of a job interview, or any moment you need a ridiculous confidence boost. Pick your favourite as your personal entrance music and walk into the room like the whole bleacher section is cheering for you.

Mood: Pump-Up · Throwback