I'll concede that themed playlists are not the exclusive dominion of this column, but what were the odds that, between my setting last week's theme and it appearing online, an American website would draw up a list with exactly the same title? Credit to you lot, then, for giving me so many options that the overlap between the two lists was minimal. I've got no problem with obvious selections -- Bob Marley, the Clash, Supergrass, NWA -- but I like it when the playlist I end up with is nothing like the one I anticipated, with some songs I'd never before encountered, and some I hadn't heard in years.
The B-list: Rhythm Heritage (Theme From SWAT), Supergrass (Caught By the Fuzz), the Standells (Riot on Sunset Strip), the Saints (Brisbane (Security City)), KRS-One (Sound of Da Police), Gregory Isaacs (Mr Cop), the Clash (Police On My Back), the Ruts (SUS), Smiley Culture (Police Officer), the Pharcyde (Officer), and David Holmes (69 Police).
Ill health has been plaguing my household this week, which makes me think we should have a playlist devoted to physical illness, although I imagine most of the maladies involved will require something stronger than Lemsip Max. Please note -- that's physical illness, not mental, although conditions which blur the distinction, like anorexia, will be counted. A downer of a theme, I admit. Must be the time of year.
Avoid physical activity and drink plenty of liquids. If symptoms persist, consult the Readers Recommend archive and A-Z. Deadline is midday on Monday. Sorry, no sick notes accepted.
