Setlist Decision

Today the setlist for our performance has been decided. I told the band that every song should have a somewhat mainstream appeal, because by the end of the gig we want everyone singing along. 
The chosen songs were our personal favourites, and as the groups comes from a diverse musical background, the setlist wound up ranging from Pop to Metal, but they are arranged in a way that the songs shouldn't clash with eachother. For example, Soundgarden is halfway between the Pixies and Metallica in terms of energy and sound, so it's a nice bridge up. 

1. Everybody - Backstreet Boys
2. Come as You Are - Nirvana
3. No Scrubs - TLC
4. Where is My Mind - Pixies
5. Rusty Cage - Soundgarden
6. Sad but True - Metallica
7. Stacy's Mom - Fountains of Wayne

Initially we thought song 6 should be 5 Minutes Alone by Pantera, however we decided that it was too far out of left field for the rest of the setlist. We chose Metallica instead, as it's more recognisable and accessible to the target audience. 

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