You can catch the newest wave of Fox’s teen drama, The OC on November 8th when The OC: Mix 5 is released. But yours truly has acquired a copy to give you the scoop right now.
Until recently, television music has been a relatively invisible element. The OC has helped to change that by using the show’s music to add to its depth. An eclectic mix of well knowns and relative newcomers, The OC gives its audience more than drama. The OC: Mix 5 is 12 tracks of OC goodness.
1. “Rock & Roll Queen”- The Subways
The newest installment of the British Invasion has come sooner than expected and The Subways are happily a part of it. “Rock & Roll Queen” is the first single from this British garage punk band. Not a very complex song, probably less than 25 words are even used; it is a rather generic tune that is catchy enough to work. But with each listen you get more into the turned up guitars and vocal energy amidst the musical fireworks that make up “Rock & Roll Queen.”
2. “Reason Is Treason”- Kasabian
Kasabian knows how to mix the sounds of indie rock and dance floor beats. And they do it well. Influenced by the likes of The Stone Roses, Kasabian gives you the heavier edge to indie rock. “Reason is Treason” hardly sounds original, but if you like the sound of indie rock, you will enjoy this track
3. “Wish I was Dead Pt. 2”- Shout Out Louds
The Shout Out Louds bring a sensitive honesty to underground rock n’ roll, enough that some consider them an emo band. “Wish I was Dead Pt. 2” is the Swedish band’s contribution to The OC: Mix 5 with a more acoustic feel to this sweet tune. The accent shines through, and that’s never a bad thing is it?
4. “Daft Punk Is Playing At My House”- LCD Soundsystem
Probably LCD Soundsystem’s least exciting tune, “Daft Punk Is Playing At My House” is a catchy single for sure. I love the facetiousness of a song about Daft Punk. It’s a humorous track that can’t help but make you smile.
5. “Publish My Love”- Rogue Wave
Formed with the help of Craigslist.com, Rogue Wave was welcomed onto the scene pretty easily. Listen to “Publish My Love” and you can figure out why. For a band that started out learning songs on the fly, Rogue Wave has nailed down what a great melody should sound like. Or if you’re sneaky, you can check out a super secret site and hear more.
Article comments
1 - Matt
"Forever Young" was my senior prom theme song. Love that shit.
2 - Triniman
The Stars song is from their recent CD which won a Juno Award for best indie album by a group. It's Canada's equivalent of a Grammy. And, it's a great album.
3 - steph
looovee every song on the cd, it just reminds me of the summer and love! its amazing
4 - ellie
love love love it all. try downloading ian broudie - song for no one, its not on there but it should be!
5 - Laura
Im lovin all these songs, but i agree with ellie, Song for no one definently should have been on there. I really thought 'movie script ending' by death cab for cutie would have found its way on too... great song, try downloading it :)
6 - Hunnas
Can't describe how much I love this show! I'm a bit addicted to it. Have EVERYTHING that have been released that has to do with the O.C =) When I grow up i' going to move to Newport beach ^^ yeye keep the O.C mix CD's coming plz =)
7 - Kate
OC Mix 5 is amazzzingg
8 - DJ FreakShow
Amazing CD.. I think this could be the best OC mix CD yet
9 - Vicious Soul
wow cool songs especially gorillaz..I lv u 2D!!!!
10 - blah
Is this the one from season 5?
11 - -E
Considering they are only on the third season of the show, no.
12 - sammy
I can't find it any where, no matter which shop i go to, they never have any copies, i don't know if they sell out or never got it in. so annoying
13 - Ricci
best show ever, and the music rocks