Fluxblog 540: song[s] of the summer[s]
Time capsule playlists for 9 of the best summers for music ever
THIS WAS SUMMER 1994, a fantastic voyage back to one of the all-time best years for popular music featuring Beck, Beastie Boys, Wu-Tang Clan, Warren G, Lisa Loeb, The Notorious BIG, Oasis, Sheryl Crow, Weezer, Green Day, Ace of Base, Cranberries, Hole, Aaliyah, Mazzy Star, NIN, etc [Spotify | Apple | YouTube]
THIS WAS SUMMER 1999, a shiny and optimistic pre-millennial moment that – depending on your age – you either hate, or romanticize greatly. Featuring LEN, LFO, TLC, Backstreet Boys, Christina Aguilera, Destiny’s Child, Smashmouth, Fatboy Slim, Santana, Red Hot Chili Peppers, etc. [Spotify | Apple | YouTube]
THIS WAS SUMMER 1988, a very formative childhood radio period for me, featuring Guns N Roses, Def Leppard, INXS, Belinda Carlisle, Tracy Chapman, Samantha Fox, Public Enemy, Depeche Mode, etc. [Spotify | Apple | YouTube]
THIS WAS SUMMER 1979, this is the world I was born into, featuring Donna Summer, Doobie Brothers, Blondie, Talking Heads, The Cars, The Knack, Chic, Michael Jackson, Cheap Trick, etc [Spotify | Apple | YouTube]
THIS WAS SUMMER 1984. This is a pivotal moment in pop history, featuring Prince, Madonna, Bruce Springsteen, Michael Jackson, Van Halen, Duran Duran, ZZ Top, Cyndi Lauper, Tina Turner, Wham, etc [Spotify | Apple | YouTube]
THIS WAS SUMMER 2013, which may be the peak of Millennial culture? Featuring Miley Cyrus, Lorde, Haim, Vampire Weekend, Daft Punk, One Direction, Drake, Lana Del Rey, Arctic Monkeys, Avicii, etc [Spotify | Apple | YouTube]
THIS WAS SUMMER 1969, taking you back to when you got your first real six-string at the five-and-dime and played it ‘til your fingers bled. Featuring Otis Redding, The Rolling Stones, Isaac Hayes, Stevie Wonder, The Beatles, CCR, Marvin Gaye, The Stooges, The Grateful Dead, etc [Spotify | Apple | YouTube]
THIS WAS SUMMER 1976, the summer of the bicentennial in the US featuring Wings, Parliament, Elton John, Steely Dan, Queen, Fleetwood Mac, ABBA, Thin Lizzy, and a lot of disco. [Spotify | Apple | YouTube]
THIS WAS SUMMER 2004, when people were getting tipsy, dipping it low, leaning back, and floating on. Featuring Beyoncé, Usher, Outkast, Britney, Jojo, Rilo Kiley, Kanye, Jay-Z, MCR, Ashlee Simpson, etc [Spotify | Apple | YouTube]