"Hear the words calling
Feel the wave form now, ride the foam,
See the world clearly now."
- Washed Out, Eyes Be Closed
The sweet sounds of summer – crickets, crashing waves, and chirping birds – are finally breaking the stark silence of winter. Sure, this natural music is conducive to relaxing, but let's take it up a notch and embellish our summer with Anthony Green's hand picked tunes that are adventure-inspiring and will urge you to maximize your limited sun-filled days.
Whether you're interning for your dream position or just lounging poolside, these jams are sure to pump up your summer and infuse the heat with a well-rounded mixtape that spans various genres and decades. As said perfectly in Washed Out's "Eyes Be Closed," see the world clearly this summer as you merely enjoy the foamy ride accompanied by these sure-to-please tracks.
Here are Anthony Green's, singer-songwriter and Circa Survive lead singer, go-to gems to amplify your summer.
Beirut – Elephant Gun
Washed Out – Eyes Be Closed
The Shins – Phantom Limb
Whirr – Ease
Red House Painters – Have You Forgotten
Other Lives – Black Tables
Bob Dylan – I Shall Be Released
Best Coast – California Nights
Maps and Atlases – Remote and Dark Years
D'Angelo – Really Love
S O H N – The Wheel
My Morning Jacket – Bermuda Highway
Father John Misty – True Affection
First Aid Kit – Emmylou
Brand New – Mene
Tigers Jaw – Slow Come On
The Anniversary – Without Panasos
Portugal. The Man – All My People
ANTEMASQUE – In the Lurch
Electric Light Orchestra – Strange Magic
Lifetime – Somewhere in the Swamps of Jersey
So, there it is: Anthony Green's personal suggestions for your summer soundtrack. Release your built up angst over the school year with Brand New's "Mene" lyrics. Chill out with tracks like "All My People" by Portugal. The Man and "Elephant Gun" by Beirut. Embark on all your summertime endeavors with these tunes sifting through your eardrums.
Treat your ears and listen to the entire cohesive playlist here.
My personal addendum to this rockin' playlist would include Circa Survive's Only the Sun for an added dose of adrenaline to your summer excursions and Anthony Green's Anytime for relaxing on the beach. But, then again, your summer playlist should already include plenty of AG and Circa songs.