Monday, May 27, 2013

Summer 2013 Mixtape

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Seasonal mixtapes are a nearly three year tradition around these parts. If you've been a downloader in the past you probably get the gist. I pick a mix of songs I think would (a) make a good movie soundtrack (b) a perfect roadtrip playlist (c) mostly comprised of country, bluegrass, Americana, folk, and old guy punk rock that I find fitting for the season.

I think you'll find this summer's final cut to be a perfect blend for driving with the windows down (Joe Strummer, The Special Goodness), pursuing summer romance (Chicken Chokers, Lucero, Vetiver), or forgetting summer heartbreak (Ryan Adams, Doc Dailey). And I think you're going to like it.  Download it HERE
  1. The Menzingers - Burn After Writing (On the Impossible Past)
  2. Cordelia's Dad - The Traveler (Awake My Soul and Help Me to Sing)
  3. Lucero - Chain Length Fence (Tennessee)
  4. Vetiver - The Swimming Song (Thing of the Past)
  5. Jason Choi & the Sea - Leave the Night Behind (Leave the Night Behind)
  6. Fake Problems - Dream Team (Daytrotter Session)
  7. Joe Strummer & The Mescaleros - Coma Girl (Streetcore)
  8. The Special Goodness - Life Goes By (Land, Air, Sea)
  9. Iron and Wine & Calexico - History of Lovers (In the Reins)
  10. The Chicken Chokers - Shady Grove (07)
  11. Doc Dailey & Magnolia Devil - She Has Her Moments (Catch the Presidents)
  12. Ryan Adams - Pick Me Up (Heartbreaker)
  13. Gregory Alan Isakov - If I Go, I'm Going (This Empty Northern Hemisphere)
  14. Fistful of Beard - 5th Ave (Until We Know Better)
  15. John Denver - Prisoners (Rocky Mountain High)