This morning I decided that should I ever develop the proper rudimentary musical chops or come across willing coconspirators, I'd love to do a concept album centered around testosteronal "you can do it" anthems from mid-'80s film soundtracks. You know the ones: guttural vocals in the barbecued spirit of John Parr, faux-sinewy guitar solos and structural riffs with frenetic arpeggios to distract you from the drum machines, and delectably simple lyrics expressing platitudes 'bout lonely streets of dreams and fighting your way to the top.

My track list:

1. "There's No Easy Way Out" - Robert Tepper (from ROCKY IV)
2. "Never Say Die (Iron Eagle)" - King Kobra (from IRON EAGLE)
3. "Invincible" - Pat Benetar (from THE LEGEND OF BILLIE JEAN)
4. "Highway To The Danger Zone" - Kenny Loggins (from TOP GUN)
5. "Over The Top" - Sammy Hagar (from OVER THE TOP)
6. "You're The Best (Around)" - Joe Esposito (from THE KARATE KID)
7. "Deeper And Deeper" - The Fixx (from STREETS OF FIRE)
8. "Father Time" - Shark Island (from BILL AND TED'S EXCELLENT ADVENTURE)
9. "We Fight For Love" - Power Station (from COMMANDO)
10. "Cry Little Sister" - Gerard McCann (from THE LOST BOYS)
11. "Stressed Out (Close To The Edge)" - Airplay (from ST. ELMO'S FIRE)
12. "Shakedown" - Bob Seger (from BEVERLY HILLS COP II)*

* = I would extend this beyond 15 minutes, with a jazzy improvisational interlude reminiscent of Iron Butterfly crossbred with Genesis.