There’s a scene in The Italian Job where the gang discuss what they’re going to do with their share of the loot. Answers vary from the usual (fast cars), to a room full of shoes. But Lyle (Seth Green) dreams of buying a sound system so powerful it will blow the clothes off of a girl. Sadly, that kind of bass-beat power doesn’t exist. Well, not legally anyway. Music is, however, a great way to set (or enhance) the mood and hush out any sounds that might bring the nosy neighbours knocking. Here’s our seduction selection.
- Café Del Mar Volumen Ocho (the whole album). Great mood-setter. Get out the candles and massage oil.
- Ben Harper, “Steal my kisses”, from Burn To Shine. She’s wearing your boxers and a T-shirt and is spoiling for a pillow fight.
- Finley Quaye, “Your love gets sweeter everyday”, from Maverick a Strike. It’s a lazy Saturday afternoon and you know she’s the one.
- Collective Soul Dosage (the whole album). It’s been a big night out and you can’t find anything else.
- John Mayer, “Your body is a wonderland”, from Room For Squares. The titles’s enough reason, but just listen to the lyrics buddy.
- Ray LaMontagne Trouble (the whole album). Slow, sensual and beautiful. She’s got culture... and you pretend to have.
- Lady Gaga, “Just Dance” from The Fame. It’s Valentine’s Day. You’ve bought her kinky knickers and she’s keen to dance.
- Barry White, the whole catalogue. Just kidding. Unless you were born before 1955, leave this old crooner out of the bedroom.
