Evan O’Television

Allright, let us consider this a wish, a dare or a taunt to the elements and seasons– I am posting my first Summer Pop mix of 2011, in the hopes that it will usher in something more sustained than a brief 2-day hint of mildly pleasant weather.

It’s  asolid entry in the series, with Summer Pop newbies like MGMT and LCD Soundsystem appearing alongside my mainstays like R.E.M and The Kinks.  Of course it follows my usual decade-hopping and genre-spanning requirements and ultimately sets the mood for a  dream beach party or outdoor escapade of choice.  I hope you agree. (As always the full playlist is after the fold and you can right click or control click the link to download the podcast as CD length mp3 track)

Also this time I have loaded links to 10 previous Summer Pop mixes after the playlist so if you like you can stock up for groovy fun in the sun.  (Collect them all and pick a fave:  #2 and #4 remain my gold standards)

O’Pinionated Mix – Summer Pop # 11

Playlist for Summer Pop # 11

1. Joe Jackson – Come On
2. Paul Westerberg – As Far As I Know
3. Toots & The Maytals – It’s You
4. The Kinks – (Wish I Could Fly Like) Superman
5. The Flaming Lips – Ego Tripping At The Gates Of Hell
6. Shuggie Otis – Aht Uh Mi Hed
7. Jenny and Johnny – My Pet Snakes
8. Jackson 5 – I Want You Back
9. MGMT – Time to Pretend
10. R.E.M. – Fall On Me
11. Norman Greenbaum – Spirit In The Sky
12. New Order – Temptation  [12" Version]
13. Creedence Clearwater Revival – Have You Ever Seen the Rain
14. David Bowie – Sound And Vision
15. LCD Soundsystem – Someone Great
16. The Band – The Shape I’m In
17. M.I.A. – Paper Planes
18. Yo La Tengo – Sugarcube
19. The Clash – Train in Vain (Stand by Me)
20. Elvis Costello & The Attractions – Everyday I Write The Book

PAST VOLUMES

Summer Pop #1

Summer Pop #2

Summer Pop #3

Summer Pop #4

Summer Pop #5

Summer Pop #6

Summer Pop #7

Summer Pop #8

Summer Pop #9

Summer Pop #10