“Collection” by Soccer Mommy

Emery Wainscott
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Soccer Mommy conveys a somber but sweet feminine angst on her album “Collection” that encapsulates the feelings of fall. With indie-sounding guitar in the background, her vocals give just enough bite and just enough softness. “Allison, put down your sword / Give up what you’re fighting for,” she sings on “Allison,” a song about past heartbreak and bittersweet experiences. Her voice layers nicely over the guitar, singing coolly over the chords. One of my favorite things about this album is the approach she has to vulnerability. To me, fall is all about yearning and reflecting, and “Collection” is just that.

“So Tonight That I Might See” by Mazzy Star

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“So Tonight That I Might See” captures the sweet, harsh and calm moments fall has to offer. Lead singer Hope Sandoval’s soft voice, often accompanied by guitar or tambourine, creates a landscape of dark and whimsical beauty where it’s hard not to imagine the leaves changing colors.“Fade into You” is my favorite song from the album. It’s a dreamy composition about love, and how easy it is to lose yourself in another person. The airy instrumentals transport me to the peak of fall where leaves are floating to the ground, the sun starts setting earlier and it’s too cold for a T-Shirt, but too hot for a coat. Then there are darker songs like “Mary of Silnce” where the sound is more dark and this transports me to fall at the cusp of winter.

“evermore” by Taylor Swift

Pam Goodwin
Chief Copy Editor
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If there were an album that perfectly conveys the feeling of walking through a forest when autumn leaves cover the path and there’s no one else around, “evermore” is that album. If I close my eyes when I’m listening to this album, I see an old barn at dusk, lit with string lights, decorated with pumpkins in pastel greens and whites. This album is Swift’s exploration into a more indie sound, a stark contrast from her earlier work featured on the likes of “Speak Now” and “1989.” It’s almost a return to Swift’s country music roots, but the lyrics are so much more mature than those of her early work that this is almost an entirely different Swift, and I’m definitely on board with it. My favorite song on this album is “no body, no crime.”

“The Lost Boy” by Cordae

Jakob Milani
Sports Editor
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“The Lost Boy” was the debut album and Grammy nominated album from North Carolina rapper Cordae. The album plays like a trip you take with your best friends as the leaves change colors, something that brings back a lot of fall memories for me. Songs like “Thanksgiving,” “Thousand Words” and “Nightmare Are Real” featuring Pusha T are flooded with crafty word play and deep meaning. The instrumentals on the project give a warm feeling that is needed in the fall season with simple drums and melodies that anyone can enjoy, like the songs “Lost & Found” and “RNP’’ featuring Anderson .Paak. “The Lost Boy” by Cordae plays out so well and after just one listen, it isn’t hard to see why this album gets the praise that it does and why this album fits so well with the fall season.

“Freudian” by Daniel Caesar

Sam Stewart
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“Freudian” by Daniel Caesar. This album is what got me into the more modern scene of r&b and I would even consider it more of soul as well. It is an album that can run the full length and you won’t even realize it. Each song on this album flows together so well. This was actually the album that gained Caesar notoriety within the music community as well. He is compared to the likes of Frank Ocean, Bryson Tiller and Brent Faiyaz as well, maybe coming off a bit softer than those. This album reminds me of the fall time because of his soft delivery. The samples and progressions in the songs give you the vibe of walking through a park and seeing the leaves turning and falling off. Almost a perfect prelude to the blistering cold that is winter.

“Bon Iver” by Bon Iver

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I’ll admit, I had no idea which album to pick at first. Some friends suggested a few albums to me and as I was listening, I always found myself returning to Bon Iver. The band’s sound instantly transports me to a cool fall day with the cool choral notes in “Perth”and for the rest of the album. This is especially true with what many people consider to be the most popular song on the record, “Holocene.” What starts with soft spoken guitars turns into a big sound that is very unique for the band.  Band leader Justin Vernon said he wanted to craft a new sound in his sophomore album, and I think that sound is perfect for the coming fall.

“Babel” by Mumford and Sons

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“Babel” is the second studio album from the British rock band Mumford & Sons. This album was released back in 2012, but I was late getting into Folk/Alternative music. So many songs on this album that emit a peaceful ambiance that is perfect for when you are reading on a cold day or just simply enjoying the fall weather. I can listen to this album from start to finish without skipping any other songs, and be ready to play the album again. Everyone has a different description for fall, but this album is my safe haven. The guitar, banjo, and piano-heavy music just allows me to lose myself and the music and relax. When fall and winter come around, it is like time slows down and everyone can take time to breathe.