by K. Thor Jensen
Well, the time is here once more for us to leave behind the carefree days of summer in exchange for the never-ending grind of school. No matter where you are in your academic career, you are shedding a single lonely tear about the end of beach parties, late nights and later mornings. But don't lose hope, dear reader - we're going to lift your spirits a bit with the halcyon power of rock & roll. With these eleven essential tracks, you'll be able to assemble a back-to-school soundtrack that will almost make you forget that you're doing calculus, you'll be rocking so hard. Load your iPod up with these jams and we'll make even the most interminable lecture like a Van Halen video. The bell's about to ring - let's get to class in the School of Rock!