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!

All 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 toothcomb to ensure it was tight and flowed like butter.

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.

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

In the millennium, Emo became the standard bearer for angst-ridden teens. While you don't have to be gay to feel the isolation or depression that comes with this age group — being gay only compounded the social anxieties and the need to be accepted by your peers. I specifically want to dedicate this set to those kids and I assure you that it does in fact get better. Mind you, not perfect but much much better.

I realize gay pride events have already kicked off so I'll be sure to drop the final volume around Thursday so everyone can get their gay on. There won't be an official Gay Pride release this year for the circuit boys but it will be rolled into part 1 of the 2022 Summer Edition. I've been promising our straight allies that new music is coming and I plan on sticking to that promise.

Until the next time...ENJOY!

Album: Gay Anthems for a New Generation 2022 Vol. 2

Genre: Dance, House, NuDisco, Gay Anthems

Year: 2022

Total Time: 04:32:13

1. Miley Cyrus - Party In The U.S.A. (Cahill Club Mix)

2. Rihanna - We Found Love (Calvin Harris Extened Mix)

3. Katy Perry - Firework (Jump Smokers Extended Mix)

4. Troye Sivan - My My My (Barry Harris Mix)

5. Andra Day - Rise Up (Barry Harris Anthem Club Mix)

6. The Weather Girls - It's Raining Men (Barry Harris Refresh 2018 Mix)

7. La Roux - Bulletproof (Barry Harris 2018 Edit Mix)

8. Icona Pop feat. Charli XCX - I Love It (Cobra Starship Remix)

9. Todrick Hall - Nails Hair Hips Heels (Barry Harris Club Mix)

10. Madonna - Vogue (Division 4 Extended Mix)

11. Diana Ross - Love Hangover (Dirty Disco Classic Tribute Remix)

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