It was if I was the only one that knew about Kate Bush and she belonged to and spoke to me and only me. After watching the latest season of “Stranger Things” on Netflix and hearing “Running Up That Hill” by Kate Bush on repeat - it really go me thinking about the music I gravitated towards that gave me solace. There are a few songs in this set that touch on teenage angst, longing and anger. We all remember our years in high school when you just didn’t come out for fear of being ostrasized or bullied or maybe you had a crush on your very straight best friend. While growing up gay has become more accepting and easier for teens, in many parts of the country (or even world) - it’s still repressive. I would like to add another sub-category of the gay anthem list that wasn’t included in the original post: teenage angst.

I also believe that by the time the 3rd volume drops later this next week, you will want for not as every aspect of gay life has been covered in this time capsule that honors our past and present.

As promised, Party Favorz is back with volume 2 of the 2022 edition of Gay Anthems For A New Generation and this set is on FIRE!Īll the big gay anthems you’d expect in a comprehensive series like this are here along with long forgotten treasures from the past 12 or so years. I spent most of my morning going through this release with a fine tooth comb to ensure it was tight and flowed like butter.