The Top 10 Preppiest Bands / Artists
When I was thinking how the preppy lifestyle can encompass nearly every branch of life, not just clothing, I began thinking about music. Though there is obviously not a genre of music called preppy, I feel that there are some bands that just have a sort of feel, that goes well with the prep feel. (I realize I use the words prep and preppy a lot but there aren’t really any other names for it…) That is why I have composed a list of ten preppy bands. These to me feel like good music to listen to when doing things preppy, but I wouldn’t necessarily listen to them 24/7. Afterall this is Diet Preppy, and I still enjoy songs like Get Low by Lil Jon when I’m in the mood. But I digress. On to the List!
10. Bloc Party - Bloc Party is not really one of my favorite bands, as I haven’t really been able to get into them, but there is no doubt that they play good, preppy feeling music. The British vocalist really enhances the feel somehow, and has made Bloc Party an Increasingly popular band.
9. MGMT - When I first heard the song “Time to Pretend” by MGMT in the movie “21″, I instantly wanted to download it and listen to it on repeat. The extremely catchy beginning never seems to get old, and is perfect driving music with the windows down and sunroof open in the summer. T
his song just makes you feel good, and for that reason I chose MGMT as a good preppy band. What surprised me though was that their other songs were good as well, since usually bands like this have onereally good song, while the rest are just average. “Electric Feel” and “Boogie Down” have a slightly similar feel to “Time to Pretend and are almost as catchy. Lets hope they live up to the hype, and produce even more singles.
8. Jack Johnson - This laidback, Hawaiian singer songwriter plays a lot of mellow songs 
with acoustic guitar. His good singing voice and lack of angst makes his music feel a little surfer-ish but is good to play in the background when doing summer preppy activities like sailing or playing frisbee in the park with some friends. While he himself may not be preppy, the songs that he plays particularly “Sitting Waiting Wishing” and “If I had Eyes” go so well with preppy activities that he makes the list at number eight.
7. Kanye West - In terms of rap, Kanye West is by far the preppiest. Though some may liste n to his music and not understand how it could be preppy, one must realize who Kanye is. Kanye w
as raised in an upper-middle class suburb in the south, and even went to college for a period of time. When Kanye is out on the streets his clothes combine a mixture of both hip and preppy styles. Some may find this ugly, but I think that its quite interesting that he’s so confident. He seems to not be ashamed to not have a real street life, and was never a gangster, like rappers like 50 Cent were, and has his own sense of cutting edge style. His lyrics are hip hop but they don’t revolve really around traditional rap subjects and are more just bragadoccio. Songs like “Homecoming” and “Flashing Lights” are good songs, especially when your in the mood for some hip hop. Plus I hear the Glow in the Dark Tour is supposed to be amazing.
6. Guster - Although Guster can be a little hippy-ish, their clean sounding alternative feel, with good vocals
makes them a good preppy band. Songs like the ever-popular “Amsterdam” with sunny music videos, enhance that preppy feel.
5. The Summer Obsession - The Summer Obsession true to its name, plays very good summery, spunky music. Though not widely known, and considered pop punk by some, their so
ngs evoke a warm happy feeling, making them memorable, but easy to listen to over and over. Their best and most preppy song by far is “Melt the Sugar” which reminds me of the theme of “Summer Girls” by the boy band LFO which got an honorable mention. This song is about hot summer nights, and the fourth of July, making it perfect for anytime you feel preppy. Their remake of “Free Falling” is also good.
4. Regina Spektor -This spunky Russian singer is one of the most preppy sounding art
ists out there if there is such a thing as preppy sounding. Her fast and almost haunting vocals are happy and spirited at the same time making her a good candidate for preppy music. Songs to check out include “Fidelity”, “Ne me quitte pas”, and “Raindrops”.
3. Dave Matthews Band - What’s there to say about Dave Matthews? If you don’t know of 
him already you’ve been living under a rock. Though slightly more laid-back and mellow like Jack Johnson, than preppy, Dave Mathews gets the number three spot because there is probably not a preppy person in the world who doesn’t listen to him at least sometimes. Dave Mathews does not get the number one spot mostly due to the enormous reputation he has gotten among all frat-like boys. Being so popular with the masses like that makes it hard for him to be considered good preppy music.
2. Duffy - A very new artist, her latest album, Rockferry is currently number one in the UK. The song to listen to is without question “Mercy”. The catchy drum beat and far off, old sounding lyrics just make you want to move to the beat. With anymore hits like “Mercy” Duffy will surely become number one on the list.
1. Michael Bublé - A surprisingly young crooner, this thirty two year old singer often gets compared to Sinatra, which shows just how classy he is. Though his songs may not have the spunk of #2 Duffy, he brings the prep hardcore, and is perfect to put on in the background for a nice meal on a private beach or yacht. That is why Michael Bublé tops the list of the Ten Preppiest Bands / Artists.
Honorable mention:
LFO - Summer Girls
John Mayer
Coldplay
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i love these songs, and these blogs in general, defiantly adding it to my favorites
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Bloc Party, MNTM, The Summer Obsession and many more are fantastic.
I’m not too big on Kanye West, just my taste.
I agree with Mikey, I’m really glad I’ve come across this blog.
Bloc Party is not preppy at all, I take serious issue with this, as would the band.
They consider themselves indie, and even that is probably too labeling for them.
I am not even sure you make it clear why they are preppy.