# Sounds of Spring, Vol. I – Kaiser Chiefs, Fredrik, Animal Collective, Jesus & Mary Chain, Modest Mouse, Tuneyards

- Link: https://indierockcafe.com/2011/05/s-25-vol-sounds-spring-songs-afternoon-naps-animal-collective-jesus-mary-chain/
- Published: 2011-05-01T05:48:17-04:00
- Author: Max Hammer

It’s spring, and time for the **Sounds of Spring** mixtape for this week’s Sunday
25 Mix. We spent some time picking the songs for this mix that consists of mostly
indie, but some classic rock, music as well. There are a fair amount of tracks that
are all or mostly instrumental, including songs from **Animal Collective, Atlas 
Sound, Fireflies, Afternoon Naps**, and **No Gold**.

Other tracks are from artists new to us, including **Fireflies, J. Irvin Dally **
and **Therapies Son**, and a few songs that don’t have a title that connotes springtime,
but a sound that does – at least to us; for example “Mighty” by **Lord Huron** –
it just has that great sunny spring afternoon feel to it.

Another example is the track “Coconino” from** Ennui.** While it is a region of 
the Grand Canyon in geographical terms, a county of Arizona in government terms,
the _Astronomical Society_ considers “coconino” as “the fruit of the coconut palm,
consisting of a thick fibrous oval husk.”

And yet another example of a song that doesn’t represent spring by it’s title, but
does with its music and lyrics is **Animal Collective**‘s track, “De Soto De Son,”
from the album _Campfire Songs_. We’ve also included great songs from The Decemberists,
Kaiser Chiefs, Modest Mouse, Jesus and the Mary Chain, Annuals, Frederik, The Vandelles,
Pandit and many others.

And so we celebrate spring with this first part of a two or three part mixtape series
of **The Sounds of Spring**, which will run concurrently as the weekly **Sunday-
25 Mix** for the next couple to few weeks. Plus, you might want to listen to our
other springtime mixes from past years before or after you listen to this one. We
checked the older springtime mix posts and all of the MP3s are working, so enjoy–
[Songs of Spring Vol. I](https://indierockcafe.com/wp-content/uploads/songs-of-spring-playlist-vol-i-annuals5.html);
[Songs of Spring Vol. II](https://indierockcafe.com/2009/05/songs-of-spring-playlist-vol-ii-club-8-akronfamily-the-flaming-lips-afternoon-naps-and-more/);
[Songs of Spring – Celebrate The Days](https://indierockcafe.com/2010/05/celebrate-days-springtime-mix-rassle-airborneborne-margarets-deerhunter-beirut/);
[Songs of Spring, Vol. II](https://indierockcafe.com/2010/04/songs-about-spring-vol-ii-deerhunter-a-boy-least-likely-to-akronfamily-fruit-bats-the-very-most-and-atlas-sound/),
and [More Song of Spring](https://indierockcafe.com/2009/05/songs-of-spring-playlist-vol-iii-peter-von-poehl-airborne-toxic-event-stan-getz-and-matt-pond-pa/).

Related Post:  Indie Songs of Spring - The Jesus and The Mary Chain, Jonquil, The
Apples in Stereo, Atlas Sound, Modest Mouse, Sonic Youth

You might also notice an old demo track (circa 1966) from **The Kinks** called “
A Little Bit of Sunlight,” a song that was never officially released by the band.
And this is definitely a demo, as you’ll notice from the lack of instrument fills
and mastering. Also, check out **Kaiser Chiefs**‘ cover of **The Move**‘s 1967 hit
single, “Flowers In The Rain,” which itself has a [very interesting history](https://indierockcafe.com/wp-content/uploads/Flowers_in_the_Rain),
not to mention that the original was the first song played on the _BBC_‘s famous
_Radio One_ broadcast that launched in 1967. We hope you enjoy this mix as much 
as we have putting it together, and listening to it again and again.

[“Flowers in the Rain”](https://indierockcafe.com/wp-content/uploads/01%20Flowers%20In%20The%20Rain.mp3)–**
Kaiser Chiefs**, unreleased cover of **The Move**

“Argyle Spring” – **Afternoon Naps** from [Sunbeamed](https://indierockcafe.com/wp-content/uploads/B001QU0GC0?ie=UTF8&tag=indroccaf-20&linkCode=xm2&camp=1789&creativeASIN=B001QU0GC0)(
2009)

“Kites” – **Geographer** from [_Animal Shapes_](https://indierockcafe.com/wp-content/uploads/B004X2PZAQ?ie=UTF8&tag=indroccaf-20&linkCode=xm2&camp=1789&creativeASIN=B004X2PZAQ)(
2008)

[“Sun Room”](https://indierockcafe.com/wp-content/uploads/j-irvin-dally-sun-room.mp3)–**
J. Irvin Dally** from [_Sun Room 7″ _](https://indierockcafe.com/wp-content/uploads/B004JCEFGK?ie=UTF8&tag=indroccaf-20&linkCode=xm2&camp=1789&creativeASIN=B004JCEFGK)(
2011)

[“April Skies”](http://www.vaguespace.net/blog/files/06_april_skies.mp3) – **Jesus&
Mary Chain** from [_Darklands_](https://indierockcafe.com/wp-content/uploads/B0012EGE4O?ie=UTF8&tag=indroccaf-20&linkCode=xm2&camp=1789&creativeASIN=B0012EGE4O)(
1987)

[“A Little Bit of Sunlight” ](https://indierockcafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2-14%20A%20Little%20Bit%20of%20Sunlight%20(Demo%20Version).mp3)–**
The Kinks**, previously unreleased demo (circa 1966)

[“Rainin'”](https://indierockcafe.com/wp-content/uploads/04%20Rainin%27.mp3) – **
Pandit** from _Pandit Demos_ (2010)

[“Worms Vs. Birds”](https://indierockcafe.com/wp-content/uploads/01%20Worms%20Vs.%20Birds%201.mp3)–**
Modest Mouse** from [_Sad Sappy Sucker_](https://indierockcafe.com/wp-content/uploads/B0030IB23I?ie=UTF8&tag=indroccaf-20&linkCode=xm2&camp=1789&creativeASIN=B0030IB23I)(
2001)

[“Sunlight”](https://indierockcafe.com/wp-content/uploads/02-sunlight-1.mp3) – **
Tuneyards** from [_Bird Brains_](https://indierockcafe.com/wp-content/uploads/B001W9GTVM?ie=UTF8&tag=indroccaf-20&linkCode=xm2&camp=1789&creativeASIN=B001W9GTVM)(
2009)

[“Rain Soaked Shoes”](https://indierockcafe.com/wp-content/uploads/02%20rain%20soaked%20shoes.mp3)–**
Fireflies** from _Strange_ EP (2010)

[“Coconino”](https://indierockcafe.com/wp-content/uploads/04%20Coconino.mp3) – **
Ennui **from [_Formation of Tides_](https://indierockcafe.com/wp-content/uploads/B004UPE9E4?ie=UTF8&tag=indroccaf-20&linkCode=xm2&camp=1789&creativeASIN=B004UPE9E4)(
2011)

[“Sunshine” ](https://indierockcafe.com/mp3s/2010/summix5/summermix/04 Sunshine.mp3)–**
The Decemberists** from [_Billy Liar _](https://indierockcafe.com/wp-content/uploads/B000US3BQM?ie=UTF8&tag=indroccaf-20&linkCode=xm2&camp=1789&creativeASIN=B000US3BQM)(
2004)

[“It’s Raining Again”](http://rolandjn.free.fr/Supertramp - It's Raining Again.mp3)–**
Supertramp** from [_Famous Last Worlds _](http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000VX3CQA?ie=UTF8&tag=indroccaf-20&linkCode=xm2&camp=1789&creativeASIN=B000VX3CQA)(
1977)

[“Rites of Spring”](https://indierockcafe.com/wp-content/uploads/08%20Rites%20of%20Spring.mp3)–**
Fredrik** from _Flora_ (2011)

[“Springtime”](https://indierockcafe.com/wp-content/uploads/03-annuals-springtime.mp3)–**
Annuals** from [_ Such Fun_](https://indierockcafe.com/wp-content/uploads/B001HEWS0I?ie=UTF8&tag=indroccaf-20&linkCode=xm2&camp=1789&creativeASIN=B001HEWS0I)(
2008)

[“Mighty”](http://lordhuron.com/MIghty.mp3) – **Lord Huron** from _Mighty_ (2010)

Related Post:  Sounds of Spring, Vol. II - Fleet Foxes, Midlake, Flaming Lips, The
Kinks, Annuals, The High Llamas, The Beatles, The Morning Benders

[“Sunlight”](https://indierockcafe.com/wp-content/uploads/01%20Sunlight.mp3) – **
Mean Creek** from _Hemophiliac_ (2011)

[“Rainforts” ](https://indierockcafe.com/wp-content/uploads/Rainforts.mp3)– **No
Gold** from _[No Gold](https://indierockcafe.com/2011/05/s-25-vol-sounds-spring-songs-afternoon-naps-animal-collective-jesus-mary-chain/ unfamiliarrecords.com)_(
2011)

[“Water Hymn”](https://indierockcafe.com/wp-content/uploads/02%20Water%20Hymn.mp3)–**
Painted Palms **from _Canopy_ (2011)

“Touching Down” – **Therapies Son** from [_Over The Sea _](https://indierockcafe.com/wp-content/uploads/B004QQ145O?ie=UTF8&tag=indroccaf-20&linkCode=xm2&camp=1789&creativeASIN=B004QQ145O)(
2011)

[“Lovely Weather”](https://indierockcafe.com/wp-content/uploads/04-lovely-weather.mp3)–**
The Vandelles** from [_Del Black Aloha_](https://indierockcafe.com/wp-content/uploads/B0040I9FIQ?ie=UTF8&tag=indroccaf-20&linkCode=xm2&camp=1789&creativeASIN=B0040I9FIQ)(
2010)

[“Lilac”](https://indierockcafe.com/wp-content/uploads/01%20Lilac.mp3) – **Blue 
Hawaii** from _Blooming Summer _(2010)

“Butterfly” – **Delicate Steve** from _Wonder Visions_ (2011)

[“Tough Talking the Tulips”](https://indierockcafe.com/wp-content/uploads/03%20Tough%20Talking%20the%20Tulips.mp3)–**
BOAT** from [_Setting The Paces_](https://indierockcafe.com/wp-content/uploads/B002SH1O2Q?ie=UTF8&tag=indroccaf-20&linkCode=xm2&camp=1789&creativeASIN=B002SH1O2Q)(
2009)

[“Your Spring” ](https://indierockcafe.com/wp-content/uploads/Your%20Spring.mp3)–**
Hey Rosetta! **from_ Seeds_ (2011)

[“De Soto De Son”](https://indierockcafe.com/wp-content/uploads/05%20De%20Soto%20De%20Son.mp3)–**
Animal Collective** from [_Campfire Songs_ ](http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0034E4SZ2?ie=UTF8&tag=indroccaf-20&linkCode=xm2&camp=1789&creativeASIN=B0034E4SZ2)(
2010)

##### continued from above

Spring is about sunshine and rain showers, outdoor recreation and vibrant flowers,
warmer and longer days, the budding of trees and shrubs, and some nights that can
still be a bit cold. Springtime for many parts of the country, is the break between
the brutal and unforgiving winter (for the northern central and eastern regions 
at least), and the oppressive heat and humidity that many areas of the country don’t
necessarily look forward to each summer.

Spring, not surprisingly, is a favorite season for many people, and has some interesting
similarities, yet stark differences, from her older brother, autumn, a time when
there is relief from the hot, searing days of summer. But fall is also the predecessor
of winter, the season of the year most people, even those in warmer climates – like
the south and the west – dread. Exceptions are made by a few avid winter sports 
enthusiasts, and some folks who strangely love the winter, and we don’t mean because
of Christmas. Winter nowadays, for many Americans, means ridiculously high gas and
oil prices that is strangling many already stretched budgets.

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Apples in Stereo, Atlas Sound, Modest Mouse, Sonic Youth

But spring. Ahhh, spring. It remains the most glorious time of year, it is often
all too brief, a time when when life is new, things start fresh again, the air is
crisp and clear, the sunshine is warm, and not yet vicious; springtime is renewal,
the season of the poet, the artist and the love maker.