The 7 Songs of My Summer

So, Summer is one week from being (technically) over. It's been a turbulent one, and my music loves have semi-reflected such. Here are the TOP 7 songs that rocked my Summer. All of these songs, I can't quite put them into words here... They're everything from introspective indie rock to high-energy electro-dance, to dirty dance-rock, to optimized pop. I just hope that you dig a few of them, as well, and hear why I adored them so much.

7.) That's Where You're Wrong - Arctic Monkeys

6.) Good Girl - Benny Benassi

5.) The Night Out - Martin Solveig ft. Phoenix

4.) Big - Sneaky Sound System

3.) Bittersweet - Sophie Ellis-Bextor

2.) Cherry Red - Ida Maria

1.) Circles - Digitalism

Honorable Mentions

That's My Bitch - Kanye West & Jay-Z ft. La Roux

The Sun 2.0 (Mackintosh Braun remix) - Shiny Toy Guns

Stay Young, Go Dancing - Death Cab For Cutie

Titanium - David Guetta ft. Sia

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fresh: arctic monkeys / shiny toy guns

Two bands that go back a-ways for me have returned with a vengeance (at least within these posted tracks).

Shiny Toy Guns have returned... to their original lineup! Thank you jesus. Seriously- that other lead vocalist chick was tolerable, but was no Carah Faye, who basically embodied the sound of a band that could have been on the brink of stardom, but instead fell into mediocrity. I hope this is the boost they need. Carah is lovely and this new track (which has been reworked with this remix) is a sign that things are moving in the proper direction. Thanks for not being dumbasses anymore, y'all.

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Arctic Monkeys have recently put out their most pop-laden LP ever, Suck It And See. The track below is a testament to their versatility and talent (even if I don't really care much for the entire album). You'll never hear Arctic Monkeys so wonderfully melodic and introspective. I've had this on loop for a couple weeks (and it was brilliant live).

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fresh: Arctic Monkeys return

Arctic Monkeys completely rock my shit, and have since day one. Favourite Worst Nightmare is still one of the best dance-rock (post-punk dance-rock) albums of the last 10 or so years. Still, they have a lot of proving to do after a ho-hum (-bug) last album. The Sheffield, UK, band has always had the attitude and talent to keep me interested, and (though not enthralled) I am pretty excited to hear the new album Suck It And See (out June 7th in the U.S.)... points for the title. Seriously. And, I still think Alex Turner has the sexiest vocals on the planet. Bless bless bless his heart.

Arctic Monkeys - Brick By Brick by Révo

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