1. TIDAL WAVE / Apples In Stereo
Because let's face it: Everything AIS does is hilarious and happy and makes you hyper and happy.
2. HOW MANY TIMES / Beatnik Termites
Every single Beatnik Termites song sounds like the soundtrack to a punk rock Annette Funicello movie. And that's a good thing.
3. BEEP BEEP / The Automatics
Not summer-specific, but a minute-and-a-half of cuteness, and a good transition to...
4. WILD SUMMER WOW! / Bunnygrunt
Of course, anything by Bunnygrunt is summer-perfect, but this has the wa-waoo that goes well with something cute like lemonade.
5. EXTRA-ORDINARY / Dressy Bessy
Again, not specifically summer, but great and a good way to transition to...
6. PEAQUOD / The Hi-Fives
I dare you to listen to this while driving. You WILL step on it, while bouncing up and down and singing along. And while you're at it:
7. I NEED A VACATION / The Smugglers
Somewhere between the crazy bassline and the backing vocals and the, "I JUST WANNA GO / ALL OVER THE WORLD!", this song actually equals summertime.
8. BANNED FROM TEEN ARTS / None More Black
Because really, it can't all be cute. And "I was born in New Jersey" is just fun to sing along with.
9. MUTANT OUTRAGE / The Truents
At this point the mix has gone from cute to upbeat and singalong-y, so this goes in just to keep the energy level up. Plus, wow, what a great two-minute song (though the wanky guitar part in the middle kinda stinks)
10. FOR THE GIRL / The Fratellis
la la la la la-la-la-la LA! Don't fall for that 'Flathead' nonsense. This is far and away the best tune on that album, and perfect for driving fast(er)
11. AFTER MIDNIGHT / Thee Milkshakes
Since we're in the semi-lo-fi part of the mix, in goes the bounciest, happiest Billy Childish song ever.
12. WITHOUT YOU / The Exploding Hearts
There's just a hint on some kind of keys in there, and despite this entire album making me kinda sad, this is awfully summetime. Plus, they mention Seattle.
13. WILD BIKINI / Tullycraft
Let's face it: Just about anything by Tullycraft is perfect for summertime-slash-driving, but any song that includes "Dashboard light martinis" is the Best Song Ever.
14. LAST PLACE YOU LOOK / Get Up Kids
So yeah, suddenly the mix takes a weird left turn. From the cute to the sorta-morose, but this song (like so many GUK songs) is all about going and coming back and winter and next year and really, it just has to go on there.
15. I JUST DO / Go Sailor
So yeah, "Last Year" would compliment the last song more ("The smell of January makes me think of / This time last year when we were both so in love..."), But this particular song is why I'm in love with Rose Melberg and this is my mix tape, so shuddup.
16. 38 CALAMET / Jejune
Just kinda how any mix should end: "We'll be back in early spring / UNless this van decides to blow."
Honrable Mention:
When Summer's Over Will We Dream Of Spring / Cursive
Because it's the (second) best track on one of the (very) best albums ever recorded, and it mentions summer. But this is a late-November record. Too glum to listen to when it's sunny.
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Rick G said on June 22, 2007:
Rick's Mid-June All Summer Fun Mix:
1. TIDAL WAVE / Apples In Stereo
Because let's face it: Everything AIS does is hilarious and happy and makes you hyper and happy.
2. HOW MANY TIMES / Beatnik Termites
Every single Beatnik Termites song sounds like the soundtrack to a punk rock Annette Funicello movie. And that's a good thing.
3. BEEP BEEP / The Automatics
Not summer-specific, but a minute-and-a-half of cuteness, and a good transition to...
4. WILD SUMMER WOW! / Bunnygrunt
Of course, anything by Bunnygrunt is summer-perfect, but this has the wa-waoo that goes well with something cute like lemonade.
5. EXTRA-ORDINARY / Dressy Bessy
Again, not specifically summer, but great and a good way to transition to...
6. PEAQUOD / The Hi-Fives
I dare you to listen to this while driving. You WILL step on it, while bouncing up and down and singing along. And while you're at it:
7. I NEED A VACATION / The Smugglers
Somewhere between the crazy bassline and the backing vocals and the, "I JUST WANNA GO / ALL OVER THE WORLD!", this song actually equals summertime.
8. BANNED FROM TEEN ARTS / None More Black
Because really, it can't all be cute. And "I was born in New Jersey" is just fun to sing along with.
9. MUTANT OUTRAGE / The Truents
At this point the mix has gone from cute to upbeat and singalong-y, so this goes in just to keep the energy level up. Plus, wow, what a great two-minute song (though the wanky guitar part in the middle kinda stinks)
10. FOR THE GIRL / The Fratellis
la la la la la-la-la-la LA! Don't fall for that 'Flathead' nonsense. This is far and away the best tune on that album, and perfect for driving fast(er)
11. AFTER MIDNIGHT / Thee Milkshakes
Since we're in the semi-lo-fi part of the mix, in goes the bounciest, happiest Billy Childish song ever.
12. WITHOUT YOU / The Exploding Hearts
There's just a hint on some kind of keys in there, and despite this entire album making me kinda sad, this is awfully summetime. Plus, they mention Seattle.
13. WILD BIKINI / Tullycraft
Let's face it: Just about anything by Tullycraft is perfect for summertime-slash-driving, but any song that includes "Dashboard light martinis" is the Best Song Ever.
14. LAST PLACE YOU LOOK / Get Up Kids
So yeah, suddenly the mix takes a weird left turn. From the cute to the sorta-morose, but this song (like so many GUK songs) is all about going and coming back and winter and next year and really, it just has to go on there.
15. I JUST DO / Go Sailor
So yeah, "Last Year" would compliment the last song more ("The smell of January makes me think of / This time last year when we were both so in love..."), But this particular song is why I'm in love with Rose Melberg and this is my mix tape, so shuddup.
16. 38 CALAMET / Jejune
Just kinda how any mix should end: "We'll be back in early spring / UNless this van decides to blow."
Honrable Mention:
When Summer's Over Will We Dream Of Spring / Cursive
Because it's the (second) best track on one of the (very) best albums ever recorded, and it mentions summer. But this is a late-November record. Too glum to listen to when it's sunny.