On the road, the right tunes make the trip

When taking a trip, via plane, bus or car, the right music is essential for success. The perfect tunes will have you singing all the way to your destination. The following, in no particular order, are the best spring break albums of all time. \nSongs You Know By Heart, Jimmy Buffett\nHow could you not include Buffett's island melodies on a spring break album list? Featuring classic drinking songs such as "Margaritaville" and "Why Don't We Get Drunk?" mixed with the fun staples such as "Fins" and "A Pirate Looks at Forty," this 1985 album is a must for Parrotheads and those who are unfamiliar with Buffett's self-deprecating, narrative style. \nRight on Time, Hepcat\nA mixture of ska and reggae, this album is perfect for clearing away the blues. The grooving, melodic voices of the three singers in this nonet make each song fresh and new. Personal favorites include "I Can't Wait" and "No Worries."\nLive at Red Rocks, Dave Matthews Band\nRecorded during a 1995 concert, this album is a must have for every Dave fan. It is fun, free and includes one of the best versions of "Satellite" ever played. The band's best live album to date, Red Rocks draws heavily on Under the Table and Dreaming and Crash. \nBilly Breathes, Phish\nLikeable, easy-going songs make Billy Breathes a must-have for spring break. After all, what says warm weather and the onset of summer more than a Phish album? With instrumental greats such as "Theme from the Bottom" and the perfect "Prince Caspian" tying the album together, this is one record no music lover should pass up.\n40 Oz. to Freedom, Sublime\nLess popular than its self-titled album, 40 oz. should be included in every traveler's repertoire. A mixture of punk, ska and reggae, each song has a great beat and solid, sometimes hilarious lyrics. Don't miss "Waiting for My Rucs," the hilarious "Date Rape" or "Smoke Two Joints."\nGreatest Hits, Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers\nGood old rock and roll with a lot of soul, Tom Petty's greatest hits include singable songs such as "American Girl," "Free Fallin'" and "Mary Jane's Last Dance." A chronological overview of his work with and without the Heartbreakers, Greatest Hits is smart rock that is fun and free. \nGreatest Hits 1974-1978, Steve Miller Band\nBest known for its hit song "The Joker," this is perfect for lounging on the beach. A compellation of the entire scope of the band's work, it combines the smooth grooves of songs such as "Fly Like an Eagle" with great guitar rhythms in "Jet Airliner" and "Jungle Love." \nLicensed to Ill, Beastie Boys\nAn oldie, but a goodie. On Ill, the Boys groove and move the listener with songs such as "Girls," "Brass Monkey" and "Paul Revere." A mixture of rock and rap, this 1986 classic is a must for anyone who loves the Chicago group that changed the way we look at hip hop.\nRock Spectacle, Barenaked Ladies\nPossibly the most fun rock group on the planet, this live album is a collection of the greatest hits. With the band's goofy charm and fun lyrics, this album is sure to put a smile on any listener's face. The best introductory album to the band, it includes the classics "If I Had a Million Dollars," "Jane" and "Old Apartment."\nGreatest Hits, DJ Jazzy Jeff and the Fresh Prince\nThis album includes the great "Summertime" and "Parents Just Don't Understand." It is fun hip hop and great dance music and will liven up even the longest trips.