Day 3: Max Frost, Back in the Summer | 30-Day Song Challenge 🎶

Max Frost brings those reminiscent, summery vibes on Day 3 of the 30-Day Song Challenge with “Back in the Summer.” 

Embracing the trendiness of social media, The Musical Hype unleashes its own, month-long version of the 30-Day Song Challenge.

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Day 3 Prompt: A song that reminds you of summertime

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“You know that I got regrets / But I burn those shits like cigarettes / Because something’s out of place /… I wish we could just reset…” Hmm, “Burn those shits like cigarettes” – what a lyric!

Anyways, Max Frost is an ‘alternative’ musician from Austin, Texas. Musically, the incredibly talented artist incorporates numerous styles, making his own style, well, incredibly unique.  Frost released his debut album, Gold Rush, in October 2018.  Post Gold Rush single “Back in the Summer” definitely ‘warmed up’ January 2020 with its reminiscent, summery vibes.  Because of that effect, it perfectly fulfills the prompt for Day 3 of the 30-Day Song Challenge: A song that reminds you of summertime.

“Back in the Summer” works out pretty well for Max.  What’s better than a reminiscent single about summer and love? On the chorus, he recollects:

“Back in the summer
When we were lovers
And we had real big dreams in our heads
We were together
Called it forever
Even though all good times have an end
Wish that I could go back again.”

Beyond the reminiscent lyrics, the music is pretty sweet. Best characterized as a ‘pop’ record, it features sleek electronic production work. The synths are striking, while the groove is hip. Basically, there’s an abundance of ear candy.  Adding to that ear candy is the performance by Frost himself, who delivers agile, rhythmic melodic lines with an awesome, lighthearted approach. Even with so many fast-paced, rhythmic melodic lines, there are some more legato, melodic lines that show off the colorful nature of his voice.  Listeners get the full complement. Yeah, Max ‘puts in work’ on this enjoyable, summery gem.

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Max Frost • “Back in the Summer” • Atlantic • 2020

Day 3: Max Frost, “Back in the Summer” [Photo Credits: Atlantic, Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, Pixabay]

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