The First Days of Spring

Well, spring is here and what better way to ring in the blooming of flowers than with music? Better yet, how about a mix of songs that could contribute to the smell of pollen. Here is a collection of songs that I have deemed "Spring" related. Hope you enjoy them. 

Track Listing: 

1. The First Days Of Spring By Noah And The Whale
2. First Day Of Spring By The Gandharvas
3. Spring Flower By The Great Outdoors
4. Classic Rock In Spring By Kurt Vile
5. Three More Springs By Ghostkeeper
6. Belly Of June By Horse Feathers
7. The Constant Springs By Cornershop

8. Spring Song By Colourmusic

*note: I chose Horse Feathers - Belly of June because of the metaphorical imagery it conjures up. I love picturing spring as the joyful belly of summer. 

*note duo - For some reason, the tape does not work if you are using Chrome. Quite peculiar if you ask me. 

Mix Tape for Fun!

I really do miss the days of 45 min. a side mix tapes. I remember spending hours making them and handing them out to the first person that showed the slightest interest. Most of the time it was ejecting the tape out of the car cassette player and handing it over. I wonder if those people I handed the tapes to realized the hours of effort that took? I wonder if those people knew how difficult it was to find the perfect 2:37 min. song to finish the 45 min. (actually more like 46.5 min.) side?

In lieu of my nostalgia, I am going to attempt to make mix tapes that are 45 min. in length, representing a single side of a 90 min. tape, every couple of days and share it with you, the paper pistol readers. (there aren't many of you by the way) Without further ado, here is my first effort. This effort comes to you completely random and without theme; however, I may include themes in the future. In fact, I would love theme suggestions from any of you that read this.

Favorite Song - Kaiser Cartel - 2:29
Blackberry Song - Kurt Vile - 3:26
Sam - The Smiles and Frowns - 2:19
Means to an End - JoeF - 4:14
Wind Phoenix - Cymbals Eat Guitars - 5:16
Crackalacka - Left Lane Cruiser - 3:57
Walden and the Willow Tree - The Dimes - 2:55
Friends - Band Of Skulls - 3:10
Camillo (The Magician) - Said The Whale - 2:53
Wax and Wire - Loch Lomond - 4:59
What Fun. - Alec Ounsworth - 3:16
Tow Truck - Karate - 4:01
Dot - Egil Olsen - 2:10

take it for a spin!