To start the week off right, it came with a mandatory listen to Red By Taylor Swift. In my opinion, this is the best way to start off a week. This album is synonymous with autumn, with Taylor's Version of Red being released in October 2022. Tracks such as ‘The Lucky One’ and ‘Nothing New feat. Phoebe Bridgers,' are personal highlights from the album and distinguish Taylors' emotional turmoil surrounding her rise to fame. 'All Too Well (Ten Minute Version)' also deserves a mention as it fully curates the essence of autumn by referencing autumn leaves falling down and the iconic red scarf which makes this album an integral listen throughout autumn.
On Tuesday, I switched up the classic Taylor Swift album to a listen to Willoughby Tucker, I’ll Always Love You by Ethel Cain. This album closes the chapter of Ethel Cain as a character and encompasses religious trauma, loss, love and longing. These feelings are all explored throughout the album with musical interludes adding a further layer of melancholy to the album, perfectly curating the essence of dark and cold autumn nights. Although hard to decide, my top two songs from the album are ‘Waco, Texas’ and ‘Tempest’. The length of these songs allows the production and lyricism to be fully fleshed out, as 'Tempest' comes in at ten minutes and 'Waco, Texas' at a whopping fifteen minutes.
As Wednesday is a social night, I didn’t have a chance to listen to my own music. However, Thursday consisted of a more "Britpop" vibe. Bringing in an anthem of childhood car rides is Noel Gallaghers’ The Dreams We Have as Children (Live from Teenage Cancer Trust). The live vocals combined with the track list, make this a particularly strong live album. My favourites include ‘Married With Children’ and his cover of ‘There is a Light That Never Goes Out’.
Rounding up a successful week of listening to autumnal and amazing albums, Friday brought Noah Kahan’s album, Stick Season, Forever. Like all other Noah albums, the indie-folk element of his songs automatically makes me associate his work with the autumn months. In particular ‘The View Between Villages’ and ‘Come Over’ are stand out songs for me, encapsulating his battle of leaving home behind. His vocals, alongside his consistent use of guitar, creates a warm and inviting base to all his songs on the album and it curates a cosy autumn energy whilst listening. Therefore, it has been a non-negotiable for my listens this week.