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Top 10 reasons this is the summer of music! #4 Summer time music is always more fun

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Certain times of year are for certain types of music.  I only listen to holiday music between Thanksgiving and a few days before New Years Eve!  Same goes for Vince Guaraldi,  I just can't listen to his work without a chill in the air.   I would prefer the lights to be out and the bass to be up, when listening to Portishead!

Summertime comes with the sun shining(longer & brighter), less clothes to be worn, and a greater sense of freedom all around.  Summertime is also the best time of year to listen to Ska or Reggae.  Whether it's punk, hip-hop or alternative infused.  Ska or Reggae of any type is best in the summer with the windows down.  Sublime(with or without Rome), Reel Big Fish, Michael Franti, Bob Marley, Skastifarians, Save Ferris, No Doubt, the Mighty Mighty Bosstones, and Matisyahu are all better in the Summertime.



Check out any of these videos.  I can't imagine any of them with snow. 

'Simmer Down' by the Mighty Mighty Bosstones (original by Bob Marley) from Ska-Core, the Devil and More


'Sell Out' by Reel Big Fish from Turn the Radio Off


'What I got' by Sublime from Sublime


'Say Hey(I Love You) by Michael Franti & Spearhead from All Rebel Rockers


'Lay Me Down' by Dirty Heads ft. Rome of Sublime with Rome from Any Port In a Storm


ENJOY!!!
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  1. Awesome ArtyJune 15, 2011 at 12:59 PM

    Don't forget about the inventors of ska-MADNESS!!!

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