The Elektra Asylum Summer Sampler by Various is a compilation album that features some of the best tracks from the Elektra and Asylum record labels. The album is a perfect summer soundtrack, with a mix of rock, folk, and pop tracks that capture the carefree spirit of the season.
The album kicks off with the upbeat and catchy "Love Grows (Where My Rosemary Goes)" by Edison Lighthouse, setting the tone for the rest of the album. Other standout tracks include "I'm Eighteen" by Alice Cooper, "Riders on the Storm" by The Doors, and "Wild Horses" by The Rolling Stones.
The album also features some lesser-known tracks that are just as enjoyable, such as "The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face" by Roberta Flack and "You're So Vain" by Carly Simon. The album ends on a high note with "Rock and Roll, Hoochie Koo" by Rick Derringer, leaving listeners wanting more.