Boston - August 05, 2008

Mix Up a Batch

Summer’s Greatest Hits 2008

Light the grill and crank up the tunes: It’s summertime.

“The Beach,” by Dr. Dog
(You’ve still got time to get there.)

“What the Lonely Say,” by Parlour Steps
(Just the kind of snappy tune to get you humming.)

“It’s Over Now,” by Statik Selektah
(Local boy’s rhythm is hella raw.)

“Will It Grow,” by Jakob Dylan
(It will if you water it.)

“My Mistakes Were Made for You,” by The Last Shadow Puppets
(As in, don’t forget the SPF.)

“Strange Times,” by the Black Keys
(We’re in the thick of ’em.)

“Sweet Darlin’,” by She & Him
(Drink it in with a tall glass of lemonade.)

“Backed Out on the …,” by Broken Social Scene
(Choose your own adventure: boss’s party, relationship, pie-eating contest.)

“Innocent Bones,” by Iron & Wine
(Sounds like summer rain.)

“Stay Positive,” by The Hold Steady
(Rock out. You’ve still got one more month to go.)

Need more cool relief? Check out playlists from Atlanta and Philadelphia.

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