Fall Playlist Recommendations
As cold weather and colored leaves begin to make an appearance, a new season begins: Fall. And with a new season comes a new playlist. Many people love making playlists for fall or listening to albums that are dubbed as “fall albums”, such as Ultraviolence by Lana del Rey or Kanye’s Late Registration. However, it’s always refreshing to hear some new tracks. Below are some essential songs to add to your fall playlist.
Album: Synthetic Soul, 2020
Best part of the song: the relaxed vocals and haunting instrumentals
Album: Congratulations, 2010
Best part of the song: how the instrumentals build up to a large, chaotic ending
“High School in Jakarta” by Niki
Album: Niki, 2022
Best part of the song: Niki’s enchanting storytelling throughout the song
“Ego Death” by Ty Dolla Sign, FKA Twigs, Kanye West, Skrillex
Album: Featuring Ty Dolla $ign, 2020
Best parts of the song: FKA Twigs’ vocals at the end of the song and the samples that are woven throughout the track
Album: Echoes of Silence, 2012
Best parts of the song: The Weeknd singing in french, the rolling sound of the drums
“…baby one more time” by The Marías
Album: …baby one more time, 2019
Best part of the song: the marias’ smoky vocals and jazzy take on the reproduction of the song
Album: The Jungle Is The Only Way Out, 2019
Best part of the song: the second chorus where Mereba and JID have their duet
“Homemade Holiday” by Babygirl
Album: Lovers Fever, 2018
Best part of the song: the outro verse and instrumentals
Album: LIVE.LOVE.A$AP, 2011
Best parts of the song: Rocky’s word play from 0:31-0:41, Clams Casino’s production/choir sample
“Sweater Weather” by The Neighbourhood
Album: I Love You., 2013
Best part of the song: the infectious chorus
Album: we just need some time together, 2018
Best part of the song: 2:00 when the chorus come back in while Between Friends and whispering the lyrics in the background
“The Blackest Day” by Lana Del Rey
Album: Honeymoon, 2015
Best part of the song: The bridge of the song (4:18) that showcases Lana’s siren-like vocals and lyricism
Album: Limbo, 2020
Best part of the song: The smart sampling of Darondo’s “Thank You God”, Aminé’s ad-libs scattered throughout the song