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Blame It on the Summer

Basia · 2009

25 min · 6 tracks · jazz

A breezy blend of jazz-inflected pop and dance beats perfect for summer escapism.

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Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • breezy summer vibes throughout
  • danceable tracks for gatherings
  • short bursts of joy
  • gradual build to upbeat climax

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer lengthy, complex albums
  • seek deep lyrical introspection

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2009, 'Blame It on the Summer' marked Basia's return after a lengthy hiatus following her 1994 album 'The Sweetest Illusion.' At this point, she was re-establishing her presence in the music scene, transitioning from her earlier successes into a more contemporary sound that incorporated electronic elements.
Stylistic neighbors
Sade· Norah Jones· Annie Lennox

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Blame It on the Summer (radio edit) 2:53
  • 2 Blame It on the Summer (Raindropz! radio edit) 3:19
  • 3 Blame It on the Summer (DJs@work vs. Chico Del Mar radio edit) 3:22
  • 4 Blame It on the Summer (club mix) 6:00
  • 5 Blame It on the Summer (Raindropz! mix) 4:55
  • 6 Blame It on the Summer (DJs@work vs. Chico Del Mar mix) 5:15

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