The band began to garner attention in 2009 after several of their songs which had been posted online were favorably reviewed by music blogs and Web sites. On October 13, 2009, the group released its debut LP Psychic Chasms.
Pitchfork Media also listed two tracks from Psychic Chasms in their list of The Top 100 Tracks of 2009. Should Have Taken Acid With You was listed as the year's 74th top track and Deadbeat Summer noticeably came in at number 13.
Shortly before the release of Psychic Chasms, Palomo said he planned on releasing another album as VEGA.
It was Announced that they had recorded a few tracks recently with Emma Bunton for a possible upcoming Release in 2013. It was undefined whether it would be a part of her Fourth Album or one of their Projects.
Palomo is joined on stage with Ronald Gierhart (guitar, vocals), Jason Faries (drums), and Leanne Macomber (keyboard).
Deadbeat Summer
Neon Indian Lyrics
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In the middle of a sunlit street
Seeing thoughts on repeat
But I'd rather get something to eat
Feeling senseless and beat
And I wonder at the chance that we'll meet
Deadbeat summer
You're the one that I miss
From last summer when I'd stolen a kiss
Hear the endless hiss
As it rolls into the starlit abyss
All my dreams reminisce
Never thought this time it'd be like this
Deadbeat summer
It's just a deadbeat summer
The opening lines of Neon Indian's song "Deadbeat Summer" paint the picture of a scorching summer day. The singer describes how the heat is so intense that it is blinding, and yet, he is still standing in the middle of the sunlit street. He is lost in thought, contemplating a chance encounter with someone. However, as much as he thinks about it, he realizes that he is feeling senseless and tired, and the only thing he truly wants at that moment is to get something to eat. The lyrics suggest a feeling of aimlessness, with nothing to do and nowhere to go; the deadbeat summer is just stretching on and on.
The song continues with the singer reminiscing about the past summer, and how he misses the person he stole a kiss from. He listens to the sound of the wind blowing, and the endless hiss as it rolls into the starlit abyss. He thinks back on his dreams of what the summer would be like, and how he never expected it to be this way. The song finishes with the chorus repeating once more, emphasizing the idea that this summer is going nowhere, and it's a "deadbeat summer" with nothing much to offer.
Line by Line Meaning
Going blind from the heat
Being overpowered by the heat
In the middle of a sunlit street
Being exposed and vulnerable
Seeing thoughts on repeat
Being trapped in a cyclical thought process
But I'd rather get something to eat
Searching for comfort and distraction
Feeling senseless and beat
Being drained and without direction
And I wonder at the chance that we'll meet
Reflecting on the possibility of reuniting with a past love
Deadbeat summer
A summer that lacks energy and purpose
It's just a deadbeat summer
Accepting the monotony of summer
You're the one that I miss
Longing for a significant other
From last summer when I'd stolen a kiss
Recalling a romantic moment from the past
Hear the endless hiss
Being surrounded by white noise and chaos
As it rolls into the starlit abyss
Watching time go by with a sense of resignation
All my dreams reminisce
Thinking about unfulfilled aspirations
Never thought this time it'd be like this
Being disappointed with the current state of things
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Written by: ALAN PALOMO, TODD RUNDGREN
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Minty
Going blind from the heat
In the middle of a sunlit street
Seeing thoughts on repeat
But I'd rather get something to eat
Feeling senseless and beat
And I wonder at the chance that we'll meet
Deadbeat summer
It's just a deadbeat summer
You're the one that I miss
From last summer when I'd stolen a kiss
Hear the endless hiss
As it rolls into the starlit abyss
All my dreams reminisce
Never thought this time it'd be like this
Deadbeat summer
It's just a deadbeat summer
xavier lopez
2009 has the most indie bangers ever man
Jesse Andrade
any more recommendations?
John Nada
Give me some.
Mr.President sir
Wow.
christina pietrowski
and 2010
Kyle The Warrior
2009 was a great year for indie. My favourite indie song from 2009 is definitely two weeks by grizzly bear.
FlashFace
The entire album is magnificent. Deadbeat Summer takes the main keyboard riff sample of Todd Rundgen's "Izzat Love" from the 1974 album "Todd".
John Hathaway
I'll take "things I just learned today" for 1000 Alex
Dylan Falk
I just figured this out today when izzat love came on shuffle lol I was like wait what!!
Thomas Hayes
I heard this song years ago and it seems to sound better at this point of my life, lol