Topic: summer songs! (Read 26472 times)

iamiam · « **on:** 20 May 2009, 11:27 »

everybody has at least one. that one song that all summer long, when you are driving with the windows down and the sun is up, you and your friends crank up loudly and sing along to. or, if you have no friends, you turn it up anyways and sing along alone and feel okay about not having friends because the weather is beautiful and your summer song is on.

this year i think the summer song is going to be 'skylark' by arrah and the ferns (thanks tyler). in close second are 'the sound' by human highway and 'will you return' by the avett brothers.

what song is going to be your soundtrack for this summer?

Thrillho · « **Reply #1 on:** 20 May 2009, 11:29 »

I could name so many, but my key one is 'Summertime' by The Fresh Prince and DJ Jazzy Jeff.

Dimmukane · « **Reply #2 on:** 20 May 2009, 12:20 »

"Peace, Brothers and Sisters!" by Colour Haze and alternatively any Black Moth Super Rainbow I can get my hands on.

Cadeonehalf · « **Reply #3 on:** 20 May 2009, 12:22 »

Probably the entire Mezmerize/Hypnotize album by System of a Down.
My friend and I learned the harmonies a couple years ago, and this is probably the last time I'm seeing him, so yeah.

Waferman · « **Reply #4 on:** 20 May 2009, 14:36 »

Modest Mouse...

Pretty much anything by Modest Mouse.

If I had to pick one, 'Heart Cooks Brain'.

imapiratearg · « **Reply #5 on:** 20 May 2009, 14:40 »

Most Broken Social Scene songs, anything by The Apples in Stereo, most every Pavement song and "Here Comes the Sun" by The Beatles.

scarred · « **Reply #6 on:** 20 May 2009, 15:08 »

There's so many...

Probably "Young Adult Friction" off the new Pains of Being Pure At Heart.

With a close second being "I'm On A Boat." Hehe.

Scandanavian War Machine · « **Reply #7 on:** 20 May 2009, 15:21 »

seconding the "anything by Black Moth Super Rainbow" sentiment.

almost anything by Of Montreal ("Lyrsergic Bliss" espescially), Akron/Family's "Love Is Simple" (yes, the whole thing), and Eddie Cochran; particularly "Summertime Blues" and "Cut Across Shorty"

there are, of course, way way more but those are the first couple that come to mind at the moment.

Johnny C · « **Reply #8 on:** 20 May 2009, 15:36 »

for me it is "silky (no homo)"

imapiratearg · « **Reply #9 on:** 20 May 2009, 15:54 »

Quote from: Scandanavian War Machine on 20 May 2009, 15:21

Akron/Family's "Love Is Simple" (yes, the whole thing)

Agh, I can't believe I forgot this. Their self-titled is spectacular, too.

Scandanavian War Machine · « **Reply #10 on:** 20 May 2009, 16:04 »

yeah, i really like the first couple tracks of their self-titled but i always end up loosing interest as it goes on.

same thing with their newest one.

Koremora · « **Reply #11 on:** 20 May 2009, 16:05 »

The entire Veckatimest. I'm listening to it right now (it leaked in high quality) and hooooooooooly dicks. So good.

onewheelwizzard · « **Reply #12 on:** 20 May 2009, 16:09 »

"Infinity" by Queens of the Stone Age has been this song for me for ... 5 years now? 6? At least 6 come to think of it.

Inlander · « **Reply #13 on:** 20 May 2009, 18:07 »

As far as songs that actually name-check summer go, my perennial favourite is "Saints" by the Breeders.

Generally I tend to listen to more jazz in summer than in winter - if the weather's not too hot then I'll throw the windows open and blast out some Charlie Parker or Clifford Brown/Max Roach, or if it's too hot outside then I'll shut the house and pull the blinds down and chill out to Lester Young or Stan Getz or Ben Webster. Long summer nights are best accompanied by either Louis Armstrong Plays W.C. Handy, Ella Fitzgerald Sings the George & Ira Gershwin Songbook, or Mis'ry and the Blues by Jack Teagarden.

Kyros · « **Reply #14 on:** 20 May 2009, 19:17 »

Quote from: Inlander on 20 May 2009, 18:07

As far as songs that actually name-check summer go, my perennial favourite is "Saints" by the Breeders.

This!

That being said "Poughkeepsie" by The Lemonheads has been a favorite of mine since I started college, since I only really spend a lot of time in my hometown during the summer. I also listen to a lot of Ted Leo during the summer because the heat reminds me of the time I saw them play an outdoor show and it was 100 degrees out.

As far as songs from this year, "Now We Can See" is obviously the jam.

Dimmukane · « **Reply #15 on:** 20 May 2009, 20:01 »

OH! And the entire Brightblack Morning Light s/t. When I listen to it I think of the heat rising off the pavement in Chicago as a band of teenagers dressed similarly to the cast of Jesus Christ Superstar walk through the haze to a hidden creek in the city.

altered_carbon · « **Reply #16 on:** 20 May 2009, 20:35 »

One of my favorite summer traditions is to drink beer while blasting White Light/White Heat on my patio. That's a hell of a summery album for me.

Cadeonehalf · « **Reply #17 on:** 20 May 2009, 20:38 »

Quote from: onewheelwizzard on 20 May 2009, 16:09

"Infinity" by Queens of the Stone Age has been this song for me for ... 5 years now? 6? At least 6 come to think of it.

ooh, along those lines "Lost Art of Keeping a Secret" and "Feel Good Hit of the Summer" and pretty much anything off of Rated R is GREAT for summer car driving music.

imapiratearg · « **Reply #18 on:** 20 May 2009, 23:26 »

Quote from: Ptommydski on 20 May 2009, 20:57

Beulah and Sea & Cake are two peerless indie bands to explore this summer.

Beulah are so excellent for summer.

fish across face · « **Reply #19 on:** 21 May 2009, 01:31 »

Quote from: Dimmukane on 20 May 2009, 20:01

OH! And the entire Brightblack Morning Light s/t.

Just checked out a few clips and they're sounding great! Cheers for the recommend...

Reminds me vocals-wise of a couple of things I generally put on rotate in summer: Spiritualised's first album and/or EPs around that time; Koushik.

Other than that, I certainly listen to more reggae and pretty much any kind of dance music. R&B on hot summer evenings.

Quote from: Ptommydski on 20 May 2009, 20:57

Beulah and Sea & Cake are two peerless indie bands to explore this summer.

Sam Prekop's solo records are pretty good for summer listening too.

öde · « **Reply #20 on:** 21 May 2009, 08:41 »

Perfect!

StaedlerMars · « **Reply #21 on:** 21 May 2009, 09:02 »

Beck with coronas and barbeques and limes is pretty awesome.

Especially Guero, but Odelay is pretty good for it too.

valley_parade · « **Reply #22 on:** 21 May 2009, 09:11 »

Quote from: Dimmukane on 20 May 2009, 12:20

any Black Moth Super Rainbow I can get my hands on.

that should do it for me.

BlahBlah · « **Reply #23 on:** 21 May 2009, 11:58 »

Tommy, I think you've just turned into my Mum by listening to elvis costello, talking heads and the b-52s.

Slanted and Enchanted is my favourite summer album, although summer isn't really that different from winter here.

JD · « **Reply #24 on:** 21 May 2009, 12:23 »

Quote from: Koremora on 20 May 2009, 16:05

The entire Veckatimest. I'm listening to it right now (it leaked in high quality) and hooooooooooly dicks. So good.

Seconded. Also both White Rabbits albums.

Cernunnos · « **Reply #25 on:** 21 May 2009, 15:49 »

I would like to second BMSR, Beulah and Beck.
I'd like to add the Avalanches (duuuuuuhhh), up in flames by Manitoba (now caribou, all snaith's stuff is wonderful for summer), Dead Meadow- yeah, pretty much anything that's fuzzy and stoner-rock-like.

Inlander · « **Reply #26 on:** 21 May 2009, 17:24 »

Quote from: BlahBlah on 21 May 2009, 11:58

Tommy, I think you've just turned into my Mum by listening to elvis costello, talking heads and the b-52s.

What's it like having a cool mum?

sean · « **Reply #27 on:** 21 May 2009, 18:28 »

uhhhhhhh

DC knows how to rock a summer tune.

squawk · « **Reply #28 on:** 21 May 2009, 20:45 »

Beulah has been my summer band for the past two years and that probably won't stop this year. Also, Sloan!!!! The minute I hit June I am blasting their discography again.

iamiam · « **Reply #29 on:** 21 May 2009, 21:02 »

haha beulah and sloan were pretty much what i was blasting out of my boombox purse out at the park the other day

Inlander · « **Reply #30 on:** 21 May 2009, 21:35 »

Wait, wasn't Sloan the name of Ferris Bueller's girlfriend?

Lines · « **Reply #31 on:** 22 May 2009, 06:54 »

I third (or whatever) Beulah. Ozma is another great summer band, too. Both of those have been summer bands for a few years now. Lately so far this year I've been listening to a lot of old Green Day, 60s girl groups, and Tiga, thanks to Emilio.

Also, "In the Summertime" by Mungo Jerry is always good for summer.

valley_parade · « **Reply #32 on:** 22 May 2009, 07:34 »

I've never heard Ozma before, but back in high school, a friend of mine put one of their stickers on my Strat.

Honestly, that's it. I thought it'd be more exciting. =/

Johnny C · « **Reply #33 on:** 22 May 2009, 14:51 »

Quote from: Ptommydski on 20 May 2009, 19:38

For some reason I am blasting the first three Elvis Costello records near constantly this year.

This Years Model is probably in my all time top twenty records. It's a thoroughly vicious record but it still makes me happy for some reason.

WOOOOOO

spoon_of_grimbo · « **Reply #34 on:** 22 May 2009, 15:12 »

Pretty much anything off "Pleased to Meet Me" by The Replacements. Even "Skyway," which manages to sound summery AND wintry at the same time...

Seriously, when I finally get my lazy ass around to learning to drive (I'm 21!!!), the very first song I'm gonna be playing after I get my license is "Alex Chilton"!!!

Koremora · « **Reply #35 on:** 22 May 2009, 15:20 »

Quote from: spoon_of_grimbo on 22 May 2009, 15:12

Pretty much anything off "Pleased to Meet Me" by The Replacements. Even "Skyway," which manages to sound summery AND wintry at the same time...

Seriously, when I finally get my lazy ass around to learning to drive (I'm 21!!!), the very first song I'm gonna be playing after I get my license is "Alex Chilton"!!!

Avec · « **Reply #36 on:** 22 May 2009, 17:07 »

If I had to pick one new 2009 album to listen to this summer, it'd be Wolfgang Amadeus Phoenix. Shortly followed by my surfer tunes of Julie Ocean.

valley_parade · « **Reply #37 on:** 23 May 2009, 07:11 »

Right now, that 2009 album for me is John Vanderslice's "Romanian Names".

Inlander · « **Reply #38 on:** 23 May 2009, 07:40 »

Ooh, really? It's good? 'Cause usually I'm down with Vanderslice but I was really disappointed by his last one.

Anyway, it's coming up to winter here which means the new Great Lake Swimmers album has come out just in time.

Avec · « **Reply #39 on:** 23 May 2009, 08:21 »

Lost Channels? I didn't think much of it.

valley_parade · « **Reply #40 on:** 23 May 2009, 08:29 »

Quote from: Inlander on 23 May 2009, 07:40

Ooh, really? It's good? 'Cause usually I'm down with Vanderslice but I was really disappointed by his last one.

Anyway, it's coming up to winter here which means the new Great Lake Swimmers album has come out just in time.

I thought that one was alright. I saw him right after it came out and he played mostly older stuff, though. I'm digging Romanian Names a lot, however!

Inlander · « **Reply #41 on:** 23 May 2009, 08:41 »

Quote from: Avec on 23 May 2009, 08:21

Lost Channels? I didn't think much of it.

I quite like it. Not as good as the first two but a step up from the last one.

Avec · « **Reply #42 on:** 23 May 2009, 10:58 »

I smell me some Mike Kinsella.

spoon_of_grimbo · « **Reply #43 on:** 23 May 2009, 12:22 »

Quote from: Koremora on 22 May 2009, 15:20

Quote from: spoon_of_grimbo on 22 May 2009, 15:12
Pretty much anything off "Pleased to Meet Me" by The Replacements. Even "Skyway," which manages to sound summery AND wintry at the same time...

Seriously, when I finally get my lazy ass around to learning to drive (I'm 21!!!), the very first song I'm gonna be playing after I get my license is "Alex Chilton"!!!

which part of my post do you find triply-shocking?

Koremora · « **Reply #44 on:** 23 May 2009, 13:20 »

Mostly the driving bit; I've never heard of anyone that age not knowing how to drive yet.

fish across face · « **Reply #45 on:** 23 May 2009, 13:39 »

I have quite a few friends in their 30s who can't drive.

Avec · « **Reply #46 on:** 23 May 2009, 14:25 »

Is this for reasons outside of laziness?

Avec · « **Reply #47 on:** 23 May 2009, 14:30 »

Am I the only person here that really enjoys Jack Johnson during the summer especially?

De_El · « **Reply #48 on:** 23 May 2009, 14:33 »

Some people are made really uncomfortable by the responsibility of driving or have some sort of phobia that prevents them from really learning; other people live in urban settings where public transportation is extensive enough that learning to drive is, though perhaps useful in an auxiliary capacity, practically unnecessary.

spoon_of_grimbo · « **Reply #49 on:** 23 May 2009, 15:21 »

Quote from: De_El on 23 May 2009, 14:33

other people live in urban settings where public transportation is extensive enough that learning to drive is, though perhaps useful in an auxiliary capacity, practically unnecessary.

yeah, this more or less - i'm just finishing uni in the next coupla weeks, and while i've been here, there's been no need for me to drive. i prefer walking anyway. i've had a coupla driving lessons from my dad, nothing major though. probably gonna take a bunch of lessons over this summer, hopefully i'll be driving by the year's end. well, if i can afford a car by then anyway!

oh, and back on topic - the new Riverboat Gamblers album is a pretty awesome summer record.

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