Tricky – ‘Hell is Around The Corner’
Opening with a suggestive, melodic ‘ahh’, ‘Hell’ is not for the fainthearted. Tricky’s deep smooth rap, spoken slowly and huskily and backed by the sensuous voice of a female vocalist, is enough to make any vanilla-lover blush. Together with the slow, steady bass, ‘Hell’ is the perfect soundtrack to sinful teasing. Caution: NSFW.
The Used – ‘Burning Down The House’
With a heavy metal vibe, ‘Burning Down the House’ is certainly not everyone’s cup of tea. But if you find yourself favouring vampiric nightclubs and black leather over pretty frilly laces, then give this a go. ‘Burning Down the House’ is dark, rough, and niche, perfect for those times when you’ve found the perfect partner(s) who share your unholy desires.
The Belle Brigade – ‘I Didn’t Mean It’
With a pop-rock feel, the sex appeal in ‘I Didn’t Mean It’ isn’t obvious. But it only takes one try to realise that the pacey backing – featuring heavy percussion and a discordant keyboard – matched by the confidence of female lead Barbara Gruska – to form a cutting harmony worthy of any femme fatale. Perfect for dancing against a lover or for climbing into bed with them, this song has incredible potential for experimentation with those who like to lead.
R Kelly – Bump n’ Grind’
Light the candles and throw down the rose petals, because R Kelly’s rhythmic groove is sure to set the mood. ‘Bump n’ Grind’ is perfect for taking things slowly and sensually. Sure, the intro is overused, but that’s only because it is the sex song. It may be cliché, but as the man himself says, there ain’t nothing wrong with a lil’ bump n’ grind.
Lana Del Rey – ‘This Is What Makes Us Girls’
Beginning with Lana’s inimitable sad, low voice, ‘Girls’ is two minutes of pretty romance. With each verse, the initially slow melody becomes more passionate than the last. A classic Lana anthem, it tells the story of love, loss, and femininity, all in a man’s world. Ideal for Austenlovers, ‘Girls’ is made for soft kisses and gentle caresses.
The Temper Trap – ‘Trembling Hands’
This offering by the people who gave the world ‘Sweet Dispositions’ is heart-achingly beautiful. An entirely different vibe from Tricky or The Belle Brigade, ‘Trembling Hands’ is for those m o m e n t s when you think you’ve found ‘the one’ and want to enjoy them in all their beauty and flaws. Crack out the fairy lights and Egyptian cotton, this ethereal song will take your breath away
