From “Surfin’ Safari” to “Boys of Summer,” one constant has remained: Rock is the soundtrack of summer. Whether you’re spending a leisurely day at the beach or a wild night at the clubs, rock provides the perfect aural accompaniment. Here are five albums that rocked the summer of ’03.
Earlimart, Everyone Down Here
This L.A. band’s mellow sound is a perfect end to a long summer night. Downtrodden and optimistic, Earlimart’s elegant melodies and aching lyrics make for an ideal wind-down album with enough energy to rev you back up the next day.