Key Tracks: Beck, John Mellencamp, Girl Talk
Beck, “Orphans” All he needs is psychedelic guitars, fireside strumming and airy harmonies, and suddenly the Summer of Love
is back.
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John Mellencamp, “My Sweet Love” A Bo Diddley rhythm and bright backup vocals bolster this ode to a love that’s as classic as country rock.
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Girl Talk, “Set It Off” What would Jay-Z sound like if Radiohead was his backing band? This tour-de-force DJ mash-up delivers the answer.
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The Hold Steady, “Constructive Summer”“Our psalms are singalong songs,” insists Craig Finn. Jet-engine riffs and a spirited chorus back up his claim.
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Sigur Rós, “Gobbledigook”With drum-circle percussion and acoustic folk, this swirling tune is the Icelandic group’s best-ever attempt at boogie-woogie.
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