With summer upon us, and deadline day looming, I've been feeling inspired. Partially seeking uplifting motivation after days of library drudgery, and partially preparing my playlists for post-hand in sun drenched days, my iPod has been subject to a reshuffling of feel-good tunes. Whether you need a pick-me-up from revision, or a soundtrack for your summer, here's some of my personal favourites.
Rusted Root: Send me on my Way
Ultimately uplifting, this cheery hippy-esque tune is not only amazingly feel-good, it's also loaded with childhood memories for any self-respecting nineties kid. After all, who could forget Matilda flipping pancakes to the cheery tones of Rusted Root in that classic Roald Dahl film?
Blink 182: All the Small Things
A reminder of the care free days of late 90's pop-punk, the bouncy energy and irreverent humour of Blink 182 is a sure-fire mood lifter. A simple reminder of of the 'small things' in life, jumping around to the whiny vocals of Tom DeLonge is the perfect way of working out stress.
Antsy Pants: Tree Hugger
With a voice as warm and comforting at hot buttered toast on a rainy day, Kimya Dawson uses her typical style of cutesy randomness in this sweet and cheery song. Straight out of a children's story book, turtles who want to fly, and snakes that want to hug cactus' are just some of the folksy musings of this meandering Antsy Pants tune.
Gorillaz: 19/2000 (Soulchild Remix)
Another feat of randomness, this remix of a Gorillaz hit takes a fairly staid song, and brings it up to its quirky and upbeat scratch. Why are they singing about shoes? Is there some kind of message? Who cares; fun and bizarre, this song is the epitome of mindless chirpy tunes.
Smashmouth: All Star
Reminiscent of the cheery escapism of Shrek, this feel good classic is the perfect song for lightening any mood. Sing-along 90's fun, belting out "Hey now! You're a rock star!" is compulsory.
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