{"id":852,"date":"2014-04-18T18:38:44","date_gmt":"2014-04-18T22:38:44","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/cento.centre.edu\/?p=852"},"modified":"2014-04-18T18:38:44","modified_gmt":"2014-04-18T22:38:44","slug":"in-the-rotation-summer-jams-of-2014-playlist","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cento.centre.edu\/index.php\/2014\/04\/18\/in-the-rotation-summer-jams-of-2014-playlist\/","title":{"rendered":"In the Rotation: Summer Jams of 2014 Playlist"},"content":{"rendered":"

By DEREK BEAVEN & JOHN WYATT<\/strong> –\u00a0STAFF WRITER & NEWS EDITOR<\/em><\/p>\n

With summer right around the corner, it\u2019s time for BBQ\u2019s, pool parties, and general mayhem\/working part-time jobs. Regardless of where you\u2019ll be or what you\u2019ll be doing, In the Rotation\u2019s got you covered in terms of a summer playlist.<\/p>\n

Derek Beaven:<\/strong> \u201cEvery Morning\u201d by Sugar Ray: A classic hit from the 90\u2019s that brings back nostalgic memories for everyone involved. It doesn\u2019t hurt that everyone knows the lyrics and will gladly sing along wherever you are.<\/p>\n

\u201cKing of Carrot Flowers\u201d by Neutral Milk Hotel: This song captures the perils and confusions of growing up, all tossed in with chanting vocals and tangled instrumentation.<\/p>\n

\u201cA Summer Song\u201d by Chad and Jeremy: I imagine that this is what it would be like to live in a Wes Anderson film. Honestly, any track from Rushmore will do here.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis Sh*t\u201d by SOL: Seattle based rapper SOL strings together a sample with a slow beat to produce the perfect song for a good time.<\/p>\n

\u201cHere Comes Your Man\u201d by Pixies: An insanely catchy classic, popularized by drunken Joseph Gordon-Levitt karaoke from the pinnacle of summer romantic comedies, 500 Days of Summer.<\/p>\n

\u201cParty and Bullsh*t\u201d by Gratefully D.E.A.D: An odd remix of the Grateful Dead\u2019s \u201cJack Straw\u201d with Notorious B.I.G\u2019s rap classic that gives the song an entirely different, more upbeat feel.<\/p>\n

\u201cI Try\u201d by Macy Gray: A beautifully sung and written anthem for the socially awkward, Macy Gray is a perfect addition to any summer playlist in need of some soul.<\/p>\n

\u201cLola\u201d by the Kinks: A clever and insightful song about gender confusion that\u2019s easy to sing along with and is quite catchy. Perfect for driving around town with the windows down.<\/p>\n

\u201cKnots\u201d by Lisa Hannigan: This one gets the nod for the ridiculously amazing ukulele solos.<\/p>\n

\u201cAlright\u201d by Darius Rucker: A lot of people weren\u2019t pleased with his cover of \u201cWagon Wheel,\u201d but \u201cAlright\u201d is Rucker at his best; laid back and carefree.<\/p>\n

John Wyatt:<\/strong> \u201cA.D.H.D.\u201d by Kendrick Lamar: A great song to chill to. I could have put just about any Kendrick song on here, but this is a great one to play when you\u2019re just chilling with friends or cruising around town at night.<\/p>\n

\u201cTrippin\u2019 on a Hole in a Paper Heart\u201d by Stone Temple Pilots: An early summer jam of mine. The melody and instrumentals create a great, upbeat jam that always gets some praise at pool parties or barbecues.<\/p>\n

\u201cNothin\u2019 to Do\u201d by Common: Common always makes some great songs to chill to. There were several nights where friends and I were driving around at night, grooving to Common\u2019s song about a boring summer night out with his crew.<\/p>\n

\u201cSomeday\u201d by Sugar Ray: Another case where I could have easily put several other songs by this artist; Sugar Ray put out some great songs that just fit summer. Whether at a pool party or driving around or just hanging out in your room, this song is a great song to vibe out to.<\/p>\n

\u201cConstellations\u201d by Jack Johnson: Another chill song. Johnson is a favorite summertime artist for just about everyone I know. This was the first song I ever heard by him. Johnson has a way of creating songs that make you think back to those early summers as a young teenager.<\/p>\n

\u201cDo It Again\u201d by Steely Dan: My favorite song by Steely Dan. I have fond memories hanging out on friends\u2019 back porches with this song playing in the background.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhat They Do\u201d by The Roots: Probably one of the smoothest songs I have heard. This is one of my favorites to drive around to on a summer day with the windows down. Black Thought\u2019s critique of the hip-hop industry is not only a thoughtful reflection, but a great jam musically as well.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt Was a Good Day\u201d by Ice Cube: A hip-hop classic. Ice Cube lays out a perfect summer day in South Central L.A. The day always seems to get a little better when this song pops up in the shuffle.<\/p>\n

\u201cMezmorized\u201d by Wiz Khalifa: While Wiz\u2019s buzz has declined with a few weak releases and features lately, his early mixtapes are still some of my favorite projects to jam to, especially in the summer. I fondly remember driving to Lexington with one of my friends as he played Wiz for me for the first time.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhen I Come Around\u201d by Green Day: Regardless of what people think, Green Day\u2019s early works are some of my favorites. Nostalgia always seems to hit when this song comes on.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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