Music is the secret weapon of the poker player. Since I like you PL.com readers, but mostly because I'm getting paid to do it, I'm going to share with you my own secret weapons.
Each style of music, or specific album, works best with a specific style of play. When you want to change gears, change albums.
Here is my list of my personal Top 5 albums to rattle your brain with while at the table trick cards.
5) Ratatat - Classics
Genre: Alternative/Rock/Beats
Poker style: Relaxed, Tight, Conservative
Recommended track for maximum poker earnings: "Loud Pipes"
If you don't know them, Ratatat makes instrumental rock/beats. It's highly entertaining, while the lack of vocals allows it to be quality background music, limiting distraction.
There are two bands I use for back
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