Summertime!
The Drums · 2010
25 min · 7 tracks · indie rock
Bright guitars and surf-inspired melodies collide with introspective lyrics, creating a nostalgic soundtrack for sun-soaked days.
Top tracks — play these first
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Let’s Go Surfing — This opening track encapsulates the album's carefree spirit with its catchy hooks and sunny disposition, setting the tone for summer escapism.
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Down by the Water — With its infectious rhythm and vivid imagery, this song highlights the juxtaposition of joy and melancholy that permeates the album.
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Saddest Summer — The track stands out for its poignant exploration of longing amidst a backdrop of bright instrumentation, showcasing the band's lyrical depth.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The EP combines catchy melodies with introspective lyrics, showcasing The Drums' signature sound while maintaining a cohesive flow.
What we noticed
- The first three tracks maintain a bright, upbeat tempo with surf-inspired guitar riffs, creating an energetic opening.
- The fourth track shifts to a slower pace, introducing a more introspective tone that contrasts with the preceding songs.
- The lyrics throughout the EP often reflect themes of nostalgia and youthful experiences, adding depth to the otherwise upbeat sound.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- nostalgic summer daydreams
- short bursts of youthful energy
- playful sing-alongs with friends
- introspective moments by the shore
Maybe skip if you
- prefer lengthy, immersive albums
- want heavy emotional themes
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Upon the release of Summertime!, The Drums were solidifying their position in the indie rock scene after their self-titled debut EP gained traction in 2009. This album followed their early success and showcased their signature sound, blending upbeat instrumentals with themes of heartbreak and nostalgia.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Beach Fossils· Real Estate· Vampire Weekend
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Let’s Go Surfing 2:56
- 2 Make You Mine 3:22
- 3 Don’t Be a Jerk, Johnny 4:05
- 4 Submarine 3:54
- 5 Down by the Water 3:27
- 6 Saddest Summer 3:26
- 7 I Felt Stupid 3:53
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