The Armchair Outfitter

Someone on another outdoor blog (o.k. it was Field and Stream) recently posted a question regarding the songs you would choose if you could only have 20 for the entire hunting season. That got me to thinking about what I would pick for a hunting mix if I were limited to only 20. Hunting involves a lot of different settings and moods, from blasting down old logging roads on a 4-wheeler to relaxing with an adult beverage when the day is done. Let’s not forget those moments when one is alone to revel in all the glory of God’s creation either. For what it’s worth, here’s my list. Some of these choices are not P.C., but then again, neither am I.

Motivation:

1. “Search and Destroy” – The Stooges

2. “Feuer Frei” – Rammstein

3. “God Save the Queen” – Motorhead (cover)

4. “Rock Candy” – Montrose

5. “War Machine” – KISS

6. “Lonely is the Night” – Billy Squier

7. “Rock Superstar” – Cypress Hill

8. “Volcano Girls” – Veruca Salt

9. “Cowboys from Hell” – Pantera

10. “Are You Experienced?” – Jimi Hendrix

Relaxation:

11. “Cedartown, Georgia” – Waylon Jennings

12. “Legalize It” – Peter Tosh

13. “1952 Vincent Black Lightning” – Richard Thompson

14. “What Made Milwaukee Famous” – Jerry Lee Lewis

15. “Stoned at the Jukebox” – Hank Williams, Jr.

16. “Gin and Juice” – The Gourds (cover)

17. “In My Own Mind” – Lyle Lovett

Inspiration:

18. “Mission Temple Fireworks Stand” – Paul Thorn

19. “The Eagle and the Hawk” – John Denver

20. “Love is My Religion” – Ziggy Marley

I realize that your list will be different from mine. If I thought about it for 15 more minutes, mine would probably change too. That’s why editors love topics like this. I fully expect to get, “Why would you ever pick . . . ” or “How could you leave out . . . .” Fire away.