The Definitive List Of Songs No Dude Should Have On Their iPod
June 17th, 2009 by
Much like a person’s DVD collection, a person’s iPod is essentially a window into their soul. With that in mind Team Cool & Tough put together this definitive list of songs no dude should have on their iPod. You know, because sometimes people need guidance in not sucking.
If any of the following are currently on your iPod, we recommend going home and downloading as much Megadeth as humanly possible.
- Anything by Michael Bolton
- “Daughters” by John Mayer
- Anything by Clay Aiken
- Anything by Abba
- “It’s Raining Men”
- Anything by Creed
- “Hello” by Lionel Ritchie
- “We Built This City” by Jefferson Starship
- “Just a Girl” by No Doubt
- Anything by Ace of Base
- “Girls Just Want to Have Fun” by Cindy Lauper
- Any other song premised on girls having fun
- Anything by Marky Mark and the Funky Bunch not titled “Good Vibrations”
- Anything that can be categorized as a “Show Tune”
- Anything by Enya
- Anything by the Jonas Brothers
- “All Summer Long” by Kid Rock
- Anything by Keith Urban
- Anything by Good Charlotte
- Anything where Garth Brooks sings about mentally challenged people
- Anything by Aerosmtih post 1990, especially “Don’t Want to Miss a Thing”
- Anything from the Beaches soundtrack
- Anything by Kelly Clarkson
- Any song by Will Smith that shares its title with a Will Smith movie
- Anything by Lady Gaga
- Anything by 98 Degrees
- Anything by Macy Gray
- Any non-solo Timberlake
- “Big Girls Don’t Cry” or “Clumsy” by Fergie
- Anything by Sugar Ray post-1997
- “Playing with the Boys” by Kenny Loggins
- Anything by Bon Jovi not on “Slippery When Wet” or a Young Guns soundtrack
- Anything by Roxette or any other Swedish band
- Anything by Jessica Simpson
- “Hey There Delilah” by Plain White T’s
- Anything from the soundtrack of Sandra Bullock romantic comedy
- Any solo Rob Thomas
- Any music by any group that got their start on the Disney Channel
- Anything by Celine Dion
- Anything by New Kids on the Block pre 1992
- Anything by New Kids on the Block post 1992
- “Mambo Number 5″ by Lou Bega
- “The Electric Slide” by whoever sang “The Electric Slide
- Anything you can shag to
- Anything you can rumba to
- Anything you can waltz to
- “Achy Breaky Heart” by Billy Ray Cyrus
- Anything by Britney
- Anything by a Hollywood actor not titled “Party All the Time”
- Anything by Enrique Iglesias
- “Ironic” by Alanis Morissette
- Anything by Ricky Martin
- Anything by Hanson
- Anything by Avril Lavigne
- “Follow Me” by Uncle Cracker
- Anything by Miley Cyrus
- Anything by Rascal Flatts
- Anything by Christina Aguilera where she didn’t dry hump a dude in the video
- Anything by Europe not titled “Final Countdown”
- Anything by the Backstreet Boys
- “Lady” by Styx
- Anything from the Devil Wears Prada soundtrack
- “I Will Do Anything for Love” by Meat Loaf
- Anything involving George Michael post 1989
- “All the Single Ladies” by Beyonce
- Anything by Rod Stewart post 1975
- “All or Nothing” by O-Town
- Anything involving Michael Jackson post 1991
- Any version of “Candle in the Wind”
- “Strong Enough to Be My Man” by Sheryl Crow
- Any song by any group from or formed in Orlando.
- “Do You Really Want to Hurt Me?” by Culture Club
- Anything by Taylor Hicks
- “Mama” by Boyz II Men
- Anything by Three Doors Down post 2001
- Anything produced by Scott Storch
- Anything by the Bee Gees not titled “Staying Alive”
- Anything by anyone who finished worse than third on American Idol
- Anything from a Broadway show
- Anything that can be categorized as “Adult Contemporary”
- “I’m Yours” by Jason Mraz
- Anything by Katy Perry
- “Hollaback Girl” by Gwen Stefani
- Anything from the Titanic soundtrack
- Anything by Nickelback post 2002
- And anything that ever went #1 in Germany (see: Hassellhoff, David)
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Toast says:
June 17th, 2009 at 1:01 pm
What about Don Johnson’s “Heartbeat” that song kicks ass and has an awesome video. I really think as much comedy as “Party all the time”
Anything by a Hollywood actor not titled “Party All the Time”
NextRound says:
June 17th, 2009 at 1:13 pm
Maybe if we’re talking videos, but that song by itself just is f’n terrible. “Party All the Time” is awesome in both audio and video format.
T.D. says:
June 17th, 2009 at 1:23 pm
WTF any other Swedish band??? Check out Opeth or Meshuggah, both Swedish!
Dom says:
June 17th, 2009 at 1:57 pm
T.D. Thank you. I was going to comment on that exact statement. Also Refused!
NextRound says:
June 17th, 2009 at 1:58 pm
Wow. Did not see the Swedish band statement being the first big objection.
Davin Peterson says:
June 17th, 2009 at 2:02 pm
You can’t assume everyone has an iPod. It’s not the only music player on the market. The Creative Zen is a better player, which I use. So, instead say digital music player
R Sole says:
June 17th, 2009 at 2:06 pm
F’ing Swedes…
Amanda says:
June 17th, 2009 at 2:08 pm
Oh, I get it, your one of those who enjoys fake mimic, studio enhanced screamers? How old are you? FIVE? This stupide article was a complete waste of my valuable time.
R Sole says:
June 17th, 2009 at 4:24 pm
Amanda, this was a list for guys, and I’m assuming by your name you are a female, so yea, this article probably was a complete waste of your time. The ‘valuable’ part is debatable.
I bet your boyfriend LOVES Coldplay.
JohnnyQ says:
June 17th, 2009 at 4:32 pm
“Runaway” and “Bad Medicine” by Bon Jovi kind of rocked, and neither was on Slippery When Wet or in Young Guns. The rest though is pretty much crap.
Zanypickle says:
June 17th, 2009 at 4:42 pm
This also reads like the playlist for the way-past-his-prime morning show dj from any Top40 radio station.
NextRound says:
June 17th, 2009 at 5:35 pm
“Runaway” and “Bad Medicine” are the first amendments to the list.
Eric Rahn says:
June 18th, 2009 at 12:23 pm
This looks like another attempt by a guy trying to call everything “gay” that he personally doesn’t like, ironically coming off even gayer in the process. Nothing INVOLVING George Michael post-1989? So anything by Wham is okay for a “dude’s iPod”? No Europe except “Final Countdown”? The gayest song in their entire catalog? Keep in mind “Ninja” and “Rock the Night” are on that same album. You’re telling me a song titled “Ninja” doesn’t belong on a guy’s media player but “Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go” does? How exactly is this a “list for guys”, Mr. Sole? This sounds like someone going out of their way to broadcast what a guy’s guy they are, while in terror of anyone finding out the truth. “Grunt! Snort! I like football…and glory holes! Wait, no! I didn’t say that, just the first part! Shut up, you guys can’t prove anyting! You’re the fags, not me!” Stop living a lie, NextRound. It’s the twenty-first century. You’d be surprised how many people will accept you for who you are.
david10006 says:
June 18th, 2009 at 1:51 pm
pretty much on target however,i have been know at times to enjoy quite a few creed tunes. if you look past the goofy lyrics, they do have a few choice riffs.
Charlie Foxtrot says:
June 18th, 2009 at 2:03 pm
Are you kidding me? “I’d Do Anything for Love” by Meat Loaf is one of the most epic songs ever written. For shame.
David says:
June 18th, 2009 at 2:06 pm
How about anything by Maroon 5 or James Blunt? She’s with another guy - get over it!
Anaughtybear says:
June 18th, 2009 at 4:04 pm
I mostly agree with everything on there, except some stuff I’ve never heard of (which is a good thing). You forgot anything by Queen and Elton John. Not because they are gay, but because their music is operatic and terrible. Also anything by KISS that isn’t Gene Simmons singing about something misogynistic.
R Sole says:
June 18th, 2009 at 4:13 pm
A lot of pent up aggression Mr. Rahn… and what’s wrong with glory holes?
I will admit, Final Countdown is the only Europe song I know, but a song about Ninja’s does have potential.
RyanSAM says:
June 18th, 2009 at 4:22 pm
Elton John actually isn’t bad… Tiny Dancer is ok, especially after the bus sceen in ‘Almost Famous’.
TambourineMan says:
June 18th, 2009 at 4:47 pm
Thank you Rahn… Well said
Ben says:
June 18th, 2009 at 6:31 pm
Yeah, the exclusion of Swedish bands is incredibly dumb. If you don’t like Swedish metal then you should have to relinquish your balls. Other than that the list is… decent.
Oh,Anaughtybear, did you seriously just call Queen’s music terrible? You, sir, apparently have horrid taste in music.
me says:
June 18th, 2009 at 7:00 pm
I believe “I’m So Lonesome I Could Cry” by Hank Williams is technically a waltz. And no one can deny some good old Hank Williams
Pete says:
June 18th, 2009 at 8:27 pm
I think the one I disagree the most with is “Anything by anyone who finished worse than third on American Idol”… Chris Daughtry has some good songs
joeblow says:
June 18th, 2009 at 10:23 pm
How about the obvious ones like “Anything Pet Shop boys” or “Erasure”
ketnet says:
June 19th, 2009 at 3:44 am
the latest cd of europe (secret society 2006) rocks (they changed genre)
NextRound says:
June 19th, 2009 at 11:45 am
It was a group effort. Thanks for the kind words.
Justin says:
June 19th, 2009 at 12:01 pm
I agree with about the entire list… unfortunately I have about half the songs on the list… whoops.
David says:
June 19th, 2009 at 12:41 pm
I agree with most of this list, except I think No Doubt, Avril and Macy rock. If you want to pick on a girl, might I suggest Jewel? I like some Bee Gees too, but even I’ll admit that’s kind of fruity.
RKnCincy says:
June 19th, 2009 at 1:15 pm
Stupid is not the word for this list. If i have to taylor my music to what you believe is a mans ipod i will keep my MP3 player and actually enjoy the music on it.
And as far as the guy saying Queen sucks take Freddies balls out ya mouth and listen for the first time cuz queen might just have been the greatest bank on earth.
Kevin says:
June 19th, 2009 at 1:37 pm
How could Bryan Adams not be on this list!!! This is a travesty! Come on, in the South Park movie the Canadian government had to apologize for the mere existence of Bryan Adams, so he HAS to be on this list! Remember the Robin Hood movie??? Summer of 69 is the ONLY acceptable Bryan Adams and the rest of Bryan Adams is hearby BANNED!
Stefan says:
June 19th, 2009 at 2:22 pm
Iron Maidens A Matter of Live and Death hits #1 in longplayercharts in Germany
Up the Irons
Chuck says:
June 19th, 2009 at 2:59 pm
I think if you need to reference a list of music you can’t listen to and still be a dude, you probably need to man up in a lot more important areas than your music choices.
Like having the cohones to listen to whatever the F you want.
Paul says:
June 19th, 2009 at 5:01 pm
I second Chuck’s statement, F any man who isn’t man enough to listen to what he likes.
great says:
June 19th, 2009 at 8:13 pm
ummm, sorry but lady gaga’s music is awesome, every person should have her songs
Joe says:
June 19th, 2009 at 8:26 pm
James Blunt should be put to sleep!!!
C says:
June 19th, 2009 at 8:39 pm
Not bad, but Mraz kicks ass in every way shape and form. Lady Gaga needs to be put down now and all of her music destroyed, no exceptions.
Bobby the K says:
June 19th, 2009 at 10:24 pm
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‘Party All The Time’ is exceedingly gay indeed.
How could it be omitted from the list?
jjsoviet says:
June 20th, 2009 at 1:40 am
Hey man, I’m a big fan of oldies and 90’s songs, and I must say the list is horrible. Some of those songs are even more sensible than the contemporary crap we have today.
Rick James says:
June 20th, 2009 at 2:28 pm
I bet this guy danced to almost every song. enough said.
Justin says:
June 21st, 2009 at 7:40 am
It’d be easier to count the songs that aren’t on my iPod… SHIT!!! What’s wrong with Mambo #5? haha
OMG!!! I was looking at your fan signs and realized that the “eyes off” one with the butt in the camera is totally from me. DAMN THAT WAS SO LONG AGO… back when I had phasts.com. -awkward-
Justin says:
June 21st, 2009 at 7:42 am
just kidding… i thought i was still at prig3k.com…
Jeff says:
June 22nd, 2009 at 6:29 pm
Wow, way to be ridiculously stereotypical! So, guys can only like certain music? I find this amusing at best.
SmartITGuy says:
June 24th, 2009 at 5:49 pm
I’d like to recommend an amendment to the list…
Anything by Nickelback - PERIOD!
Jessica says:
June 24th, 2009 at 8:47 pm
Haha, I dated a guy who absolutely loved Nickleback. I broke up with him because I thought he was gay.
Patrick says:
June 25th, 2009 at 8:01 pm
Hell yeah, “Have Some Fun With The Funk” by Aaron Carter isn’t on here. That makes me feel so much better.
flo says:
June 25th, 2009 at 8:04 pm
what!?!?!?!? i love europe….
esp “carrie”….
oh n styx too……
n the rest of my songs r Japanese rock songs bwahahahahaha
haha says:
June 26th, 2009 at 9:00 am
i would have to strongly disagree with this list..someone of those songs/bands are classic. You may aswell just of said - “My playlist is the guide to other guys playlists, it should be the god of songs/ipod/mp3 or mp4 or any other music device.”
The list is really only leaving certain types of music genres to listen to. I find that entertaining. personally, i think it’s better for someone to have a variety of music - guy or girl. it proves to me that they just don’t follow the crowd or base their music on stereotypes.
So buddy, good effort for the list of songs NOT to have, but a think it’s a fail for me.
A says:
June 27th, 2009 at 10:18 am
people should listen to whatever they want. there is some really good music in this list. nextround fail
eedray says:
June 28th, 2009 at 2:09 am
ahhh haa, no 1 should have even commented on this, get it, its a joke! rite? or NO
stangsty says:
June 29th, 2009 at 7:16 pm
Okay, so the whole Bon Jovi thing…yes “Runaway” & “Bad Medicine” rocked, and so did everything on Slippery When Wet, but you’re forgetting “Lay Your Hands On Me” and “It’s My Life” from 2000.
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Susie says:
July 15th, 2009 at 7:46 pm
This list is so effing FUNNY! Hey, I’m a woman, but honest to god, I could have written this list for myself! I don’t have an iPod (lucky me!).
Really, really well done, and I can’t stop laughing! Good on you, and thanks from a [REAL] music-loving woman.
mmm... yeah says:
July 25th, 2009 at 6:36 pm
yeah i have some of these on my ipod and am always a little shy about letting other people look at my songs, but they’re on there because they mean something to me or are works of art, which is the greatness of music, so ehhh, i like to be my own person and if that means people who always follow others judging me, it doesn’t bother me. Lesson from Donald Trump: trust in god and be true to yourself.
Richard says:
August 14th, 2009 at 4:14 am
Kelly Clarkson and Christina Aguilera have great voices and anyone with a great voice is welcome on my ipod. Lady Gaga is alright too I guess. Other than that tho the list is bang on.
Big Dog says:
August 14th, 2009 at 4:24 pm
“Lady” by Styx should be subbed out for “Babe”- that’s their moment of shame. Also, Bon Jovi’s “In & Out of Love” on 7800* Fahrenheit is their best song. As for what should obviously be on the list, but was inexplicably left off: well, start with “Safety Dance” by Men Without Hats & then move on to “Anything by Duran Duran”!
londonafter says:
August 15th, 2009 at 7:40 pm
this should be called “songs no human should have on their iPod”
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bay says:
October 26th, 2009 at 7:02 pm
As a female, I find this list to be completely stupid. Why would you want to judge someone based on the music they like? You men are idiots!!