So I haven’t posted in forever. I spent the Summer living some of the best adventures of my life and traveling to some of the most beautiful countries in the world. I started in Toronto, spent some time in Europe, east Africa and then Western Canada. The places I went, and the people I met influenced the music I listened to along the way, and what I’m listening to now that I’m back. So on that note, another Mixtape for your ears and bodies.
T.I.A. - Side 1:
1. Yelle - Amour du sol
My summer started with a Yelle concert, et maintenant j’suis amoureux du sol.
2. Pharrell (feat. Santogold & Julian Casablancas) - My Drive Thru
My Drive Thru
I dare you to try not having a dance party when you hear this. Also, Santogold is my new shiz.
3. Mates of State - Goods
A banger from their old album. This was on repeat on my iPod while I was living in Usa River, Tanzania.
4. Band of Horses - Ode to LRC
This song came-on on shuffle while I drove through a small town and saw pure beauty. It was special.
5. Andrew Bird - Tables and Chairs
If I could sing, I would sing this song to the amazing volunteers that I got to work with and meet in Tanzania.
6. The Beatles - Across the Universe
Something about the Beatles always feels right…
7. Portishead - Deep Water
Deep Water
Okanagan Lake, you almost took my life.
8. Feist - It’s Cool to Love Your Family
It’s Cool to Love Your Family
I got to spend time with a lot of family over my travels and now I kind of agree with Leslie…
9. Vampire Weekend - Everywhere (Fleetwood Mac Cover)
In my mind, these guys know how to make great Summer music.
10. Ra Ra Riot - Can You Tell
Summer girls are the kind I like, I stole your honey like I stole your bike.
11. Zap Mama - Iko Iko
I love this chick. If this song sounds familiar, thing Tom Cruise, MI:2, opening scene.
T.I.A. - Side 2
1. Jamie Lidell - Another Day
Jim is one of my favorite albums to drop this Summer. Produced by Gonzales (Feist’s producer, also known as “the T-Pain of Paris”).
2. Albert Hammond Jr. - GfC
Hey Daniel, holla.
3. Dan Black - HYPNTZ
A cover of Biggie Smalls’ Hypnotize. This shit is ridikalous.
4. Mates of State - Blue and Gold Print
More Mates? Yeah.
5. Woodpigeon - Oberkampf
I went to Calgary and rediscovered these guys. I’ve been listening to them non-stop since.
6. The Walkmen - ¿Dónde está la Playa?
I got a lot of great Summer-weather, but couldn’t find a beach once - balls.
7. Coldplay - Strawberry Swing
I’ve been listening to the new Coldplay consistenly through the Summer. Conclusion: Brian Eno could shit on a track and it would still be fire.
8. Feist - Know How (featuring Kings of Convenience)
Feist comes in on the second verse, but this song reminds me of walking through Kensington Market.
9. Air France - No Excuses
Air France has no excuses, but every other airline I flew seemed to…
10. CSS - Jager Yoga
Drank a lot of jager, did a little yoga - my chi is so balanced.
11. Radiohead - Fake Plastic Trees
I’m now working downtown, and this song (as well as Lil Wayne’s “I Feel Like Dying”) describe how I feel these days…
Enjoy!
Comments:
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Dude, solid playlist. Saw there were a couple of your go-tos (I’m looking at you Mates of State)
Inclusion of Deep Water? Appreciated.
Comment by M-Nasty on 26-08-08Also - can I get a dang photo credit up in here!?
Comment by M-Nasty on 26-08-08sorry M-nasty - ur right credit should be given where it’s due.
I’d like to send a big old CaVaCool holler to M-nasty - the little biddie in the red dress - for posing for this picture.
Comment by Sal on 27-08-08Very West Coast/L.A. playlist….interesting.
WWCD? (What Would Columbus Do?)
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I’m truly touched.
Comment by Daniel on 24-08-08