How I Spent My Summer Vacation

how i spent my summer vacation

Track Listings

1. You Owe

2. Other Stars

3. Bitter Boy

4. Walton's Mountain

5. How I Spent My Summer Vacation

6. Old Flame

7. U.S.A. Dad

8. The Letter

9. Benny

10. Whiskey Waltz

11. Can't Hear It

12. Carolina's Eyes

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How I Spent My Summer Vacation

Average customer rating:

AMAZING!
Should have followed Maniacal... more people would own it today
spend your summers with the Souls - they're a good companion
How I Spent The Best 5 Dollars Of My Life
guaranteed to keep you bouncing from start to finish

How I Spent My Summer Vacation
The Bouncing Souls
Manufacturer: Epitaph / Ada
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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Hardcore | Hardcore & Punk | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music

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Hopeless Romantic
Anchors Aweigh
The Gold Record
Bouncing Souls
Maniacal Laughter

ASIN: B00005J9YX
Release Date: 2001-05-22

Tracks:

That Song
Private Radio
True Believers
Better Life
The Something Special
Broken Record
Lifetime
Manthem
Break-Up Song
Streetlight Serenade (To No One)
Late Bloomer
No Comply
Gone

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As the third track on How I Spent My Summer Vacation makes abundantly clear, the Bouncing Souls are "True Believers," utterly uncompromising stalwarts of punk. By "punk," they do not mean the art-school flamboyance or anarcho-posturings of the Sex Pistols, or the heartfelt, in-your-face raging of Henry Rollins and Black Flag. Rather, this is the simple peacetime punk of kids with energy to spare. It's about sunny days, pretty girls, BMX bikes, and playful pogoing. It's about loneliness, alienation, and the desperate conviction of teenage love. And, above all, it's about music as a force for good. The Bouncing Souls deliver a positivist, anthemic pop that's specifically designed to raise depressed spirits, as evinced lyrically by the two openers, "That Song" and "Private Radio," and the closing tune, "Gone." In this respect, they have much in common with Green Day and the Offspring, but they carefully avoid the deliberate frivolity of those bands, evidently aiming to reflect the lives and feelings of their fans instead of becoming rock & roll personalities themselves. Unfortunately, this realism makes How I Spent My Summer Vacation increasingly inconsequential as the tracks pass. But, in short bursts, it is what it intends to be--great fun. --Dominic Wills

Album Description

How I Spent My Summer Vacation sets its tone on its first track 'That Song', an ode to all the songs, which hold the power to define our lives. Through out the album the themes of joy and belief repeat themselves, illustrating that feeling of true freedom that can only be found in a punk rock. Tracks like 'True Believers' and 'Better Life' are battle cry's for those who seek the freedom and control that punk rock brings, while 'Streetlight Serenade' is a ballad dedicated to a BMX bike 'and everything else that I like,' The album's powerhouse closer is the song 'Gone' which offers up one of those hooks that is destined to stick with you for a life time. 13 tracks. 2001 release.

Customer Reviews:

AMAZING!.......2007-04-01

Memories, memories, memories... this CD is definately an anthem. The Bouncing Souls hit it big with this one, with masterpieces "Gone" and "True Believers" being chanted at every live Bouncing Souls show!! You'll find yourself memorizing and singing the lyrics to every song (not on purpose), and looking up bass tabs for these songs because you'll want to hear them over and over again.
So buy this album,
I know its one of the best decisions I've ever made.

Should have followed Maniacal... more people would own it today.......2007-01-05

Face it... the Bouncing Souls were never about flaunting their musical chops. They are a simple, beloved good-times punk band, almost worthy of a 90's Descendents comparison. And like old Descendents tunes, there is a place and time for their caffeinated brand of energy and humor; and then it can get stale and immature very very fast.

Somehow I ended up aquiring this disk years after their self-titled Epitaph debut disaster closed the lid on my genuine interest in this band. This is the album that should have followed Maniacal Laughter; the older fans might have stuck around a bit longer. "Summer" catches up to where Maniacal's energy soared. "Gone" could be one of the best songs the band ever wrote.

spend your summers with the Souls - they're a good companion.......2006-11-15

This time around the Souls loose some of the raw energy of 'Maniacal Laughter' in exchange for a decidedly richer, more heartfelt sound. And you know what: it's got way more impact. Despite the light subject matter (bikes, girls, summer vacation) they nail each song home with great vocals, ripping guitars, and hooks galore. They really know how to craft a song and build it up. Every song has a message and is memorable in their own way. It's definitely the best feel-good punk available. And I hesitate to use the word 'punk', because although it's certaily rock sped up, it does have just a good old rock and roll feel to it...perhaps the Souls have transcended the whole punk thing. Am I overthinking this? Yes. The best word about this is: put on your headphones, get on your bike and speed through your neighborhood listening to this.

How I Spent The Best 5 Dollars Of My Life.......2006-09-27

Ventura, circa 2004. My first experience with the Souls was an unexpected one after hearing a set of theirs at Warped. The songs they sang sounded breathtaking and uplifting... the kind of songs that make your heart beat faster and get you excited. The first thing I did after witnessing this spectacle was to rush over to their booth and buy a cd. I chose this. Now, a couple years later and having heard everything they have released... this remains the best. It is more polished then anything prior and just plain better than their latest two (which are also great).
The album starts out with a bang with the punk classic "That Song" which is really cool because it is like you are the one they are singing about... putting the needle on the record and playing that song again.
The second song "Private Radio" is one of the best songs to sing along to with its simple yet catchy chorus and great verses... just a great song about music in general.
"True Believers" may be the best song in the Souls catalogue simply because it portrays who they are and gives us something from each member of the band. Amazing drums, guitar and vocals make this an instant classic about friendship.
"Better Life" is one of those songs that gets your emotions ivolved. Not because its sad but because it is SO uplifting. Outstanding song.
"The Something Special" is a slower song that portrays Greg's voice the best out of any song I've heard. It starts out slower than picks up speed resulting in one of those choruses you can't help but scream out.
"Broken Record" is a classic Souls sounding song and another one that shows their love for what they do.
"Lifetime" is a favorite of mine particularly for the instrumentation involved. Check out the bass work especially.
"Manthem"... another classic. Similiar to True Believers this is another song about loving life and being with friends. Previously my favorite song on the album for the longest time.
"Break-Up Song" is one of the best song about relationships I've ever heard... great vocals.
"Streetlight Serenade" is another one that will stick out immediately... another favorite.
"Late Bloomer" Probably the song I listen to least but in no means bad. Still a great song with cool guitar.
"No Comply" is my favorite song... ? maybe. But I love how it sounds like classic Souls with a clean, polished sound. Maybe the punkest song on the album
Lastly "Gone" wraps up this perfect album with a terrific anthem which sounds sad and happy at the same time in a beautiful, emotional punk ride that you will love.
If you are now getting into the Bouncing Souls... you need to start here to see the best of the them. Not new? then you should already have this...
10/10

guaranteed to keep you bouncing from start to finish.......2006-05-09

I believe that this is by far the band's best work. The album is full of catchy and upbeat anthems. Yes, anthems. These are songs that you will sing out in your room or chant along with in your car. From beginning to end, this album delivers a surge of positive energy that never lets you down. This cd will lift your spirits as well as your heart rate. Greg's voice carries beautifully, while still staying true to their punk rock sound. The Pete's guitarwork is fairly simple, but holds the songs up, nonetheless. Bryan's bassage is innovative and catchy, and rolls on flawlessly through every track. And Michael's drumming is spot-on and aggressive, and it totally keeps you movin'. One of my favorite things about the Bouncing Souls is their lyrics, which are real and easy to relate to. They sing of good and bad times, old friends and new ones, love lost and love found, and about reconnecting with the things that make you happy. "How I Spent My Summer Vacation" will get you through the day floating on a cloud of pure liveliness and bliss. Who wouldn't love that? It's hard to narrow down my favorites on this album, but they'd have to be "Private Radio", "Lifetime", "Broken Record", "Late Bloomer", and "The Something Special". It's great stuff so go buy it!! And also, if you get the chance to see these guys live, go for it! Their live show is just as promising if not more than this album.

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How I Spent My Summer Vacation
Truck Stop Love
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD
ASIN: B000PINEXM

Product Description

12 songs - You Owe + Walton's Mountain - Old Flame - The Letter - Whiskey Waltz - Carolina's Eyes

Average customer rating:

Pretty Good
great album
great CD from an unappreciated band
this cd kicks

How I Spent My Summer Vacation
Truck Stop Love
Manufacturer: Scotti Bros.
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music

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Truck Stop Love

ASIN: B00000I9O4
Release Date: 1995-04-11

Tracks:

You Owe
Other Stars
Bitter Boy
Walton's Mountain
How I Spent My Summer Vacation
Old Flame
U.S.A. Dad
The Letter
Benny
Whiskey Waltz
Can't Hear It
Carolina's Eyes

Customer Reviews:

Pretty Good.......2006-04-02

Nobody's said anything about this CD in six years, so I'll chip in. If you like roots rock, bar-band styles (Slobberbone, Uncle Tupelo, Pawtuckets, etc) you will find some things to like here. The singing quality is kinda middlesome... which is my main reason for giving it a 3.

great album.......2000-10-14

yes, this is a great album. tsl was an exceptional grass-roots, middle american rock band. unfortunately, i recall that the band members went their separate ways not too long after its release. if you can find it, definitely check out their first ep on the scotti brothers label - in my opinion a superior effort and better example of their ability.

great CD from an unappreciated band.......2000-07-31

This CD is quite possibly the best suprise I have gotten in a while. I don't want to pigeonhole this CD by trying to assign it a category, but if you like gear daddies, blue mountain, or uncle tupelo you should love this. It not as county as these bands, but the song writing and performce is on par with them. I hope Truck Stop Love is still around, but I'm not sure. If so, this album really promises some great things. If not, this just goes to show that great music and success don't always go together. Also, check out the hidden track at the end, its one of the most wonderful lamentations I've ever heard.

this cd kicks.......2000-06-23

this cd is creative, and has a very unique sound to it. i was impressed by it's content , and i hope they come out with another album that is like this one very soon.

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How I Spent My Summer Vacation
Mary Callanan & Brian Patton
Manufacturer: Mary Callanan & Brian Patton
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Easy Listening | Pop | Styles | Music
ASIN: B000CAK24C
Release Date: 2003-09-16

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