Adam's Mixtape

As a graduating senior, each of these artists has a connection to Athens, Ga. in 2007-2008.

Atmosphere – In Her Music Box: Off the new album, If Life Gives You Lemons (released April 22^nd), Slug continues ending his albums with odes to his kids. It’s refreshing that after almost ten years, Ant and Slug still haven’t conformed to modern rap standards.

My Morning Jacket – One Big Holiday: Ten years after their debut in 1998, the Louisville band’s still going strong. This song off their 2003 album is one of their bests.

Girltalk – Night Ripper Tracks: Music for those suffering from ADD. The Pittsburgh DJ mixes Biggie and Elton John. That’s no easy feat.

Ghostface Killa – Assassination Day: Unlike others which branch free of earlier times, this song manages to maintain the classic Wu-tang sound.

R.E.M. – Houston: The top college band of the 80’s manages to make a great album thirty years later without their original drummer. Listen to the whole thing, but this song displays Stipe’s voice beautifully.