Summer Songs

Seems like every summer, there tends to be a song that really fits the feel of the entire thing. At least I've kind of found that to be true for the last eleven years. Usually it's not a song released that summer, though sometimes it is. Here's my eleven year archive:

2000: Mayonaise - Smashing Pumpkins

In junior high I was obsessed with Smashing Pumpkins. This particular summer I only really listened to Siamese Dream and Core by Stone Temple Pilots. This is the song that best represents that summer in my mind for sure.

2001: El Scorcho - Weezer

This was the summer I finally bought Pinkerton and my life was never the same. High school wasn't so bad, suddenly. I'm able to overlook Weezer's present sins simply because of this album.


2002: Die, All Right - The Hives

I love The Hives, and this song is fun no matter how often I listen to it. Howlin' Pelle is an amazing frontman and not to be trifled with. They better release a new album soon.

2003: Ball and Biscuit- The White Stripes

2003 was the year of Elephant, and I stand by this song as its best track. I'll even say it's the best thing Jack White's even written. This song makes me want to be a better guitarist.

2004: Into the White - Pixies

I was on a huge Pixies kick this summer after having watched Fight Club five times within a month. I do not regret that decision.

2005: The Last Polka - Ben Folds Five

I was in a toxic relationship at the time, and I felt like my world was crumbling around me. I could relate to this song. Also it's fun to sing at the top of your lungs.

2006: Jack the Lion - Harvey Danger


This song is incredibly fun. I finally listened to this entire album this summer and fell in love with it. Still can't understand how these guys weren't huge.

2007: Universally Speaking - Red Hot Chili Peppers

This was the soundtrack for me finally being on my own. Finally being in a different state from my family, finally paying my own way. Great song.

2008: New York I Love You But You're Bringing Me Down - LCD Soundsystem

This song sold me on LCD Soundsystem and put me on a path that led to much better music. Amazing song and video. I swear my friends and I had this same concept for a music video for this song completely independently of this video.

2009: Happiness - Elliott Smith

I don't want to remember a ton about last summer, but I do remember listening to this almost nonstop for days. Still love the chorus at the end.

2010: Through the Roof 'N' Underground - Gogol Bordello

Guess that brings us up to now. Not much to say about this song except sometimes the only way to go is through the roof, and sometimes you gotta go underground.