When I think of November, I think of the awkwardness between Fall and Winter. To me, it’s still fall, but the emotions and weather of winter might come into play. I wanted to make a list of albums that, to me, sound like November. I imagine someone listening to these albums while walking to class in the sun but still somehow cold, nearly all bundled up.
How Do You Love? – The Regrettes
The Regrettes is a band that is no longer together but released some pretty great punk rock albums in their time. How Do You Love? Released in August of 2019, it was their sophomore studio album. This album explores themes of love, heartbreak, and infatuation. My favorite off this album is “I Dare You” because of the guitar riff throughout the whole song that makes you wanna get up and move. There are also lots of honorable gems like “California Friends”, “Stop and Go” and “Pumpkin”.
This Is How Tomorrow Moves – Beabadoobee
Beabadoobee has been one of my top artists these past couple of years, and she just keeps getting better. This Is How Tomorrow Moves is her third studio album released in August 2024. It is truly a masterpiece from the first track to the last and a no-skip album. My favorite off this album is “California” because of the funky drums at the beginning that catch your attention; it has become more and more satisfying to listen to. A mix of slow and fast tracks, she writes about her fears, relationship failures, and even missing her cats when on tour.
Bewitched – Laufey
Another masterpiece from top to bottom, Bewitched by Laufey was released in September of 2023. To me, it is still her best album to date, and the deluxe is also amazing. My favorite tracks on this album are “Haunted” and “California and Me.” In this album, she talks about lost love, crushes, and a song to her 13-year-old self. A classic cover of the song “Misty” is also on this album, an homage to the jazz genre she is single-handedly bringing back into mainstream music.
French Exit – TV Girl
TV Girl is an artist that I’m sure you’ve heard of before; “Lovers Rock” or “Not Allowed” are probably their bigger songs. While they have these hits, they’re still an underrated artist. The album French Exit, released in June 2014, is a great listen, and with TV Girl’s playful and often unserious lyrics, it’s not hard to follow at all. My favorite track from this album is “Daughter of a Cop” or “The Blonde”.
This Old Dog – Mac Demarco
Mac Demarco is so good; every new song I hear from him that I hadn’t before is an immediate save to my playlists. This Old Dog was released in May of 2017 and is one of his most recognizable albums. You might know “For the First Time” or “Moonlight on the River” from this album. My personal favorite off this album is “One Another”; I’ve even considered getting it tattooed.
When The World Stopped Moving: The Live EP – Released in 2021
One of Lizzy McAlpine’s hidden gems from her earlier days before “Pushing it Down and Praying” or “Spring Into Summer”. When The World Stopped Moving: The Live EP was released in April of 2021. The songs on the album write about different relationships, good and bad. The acoustic sounds of the guitar and Lizzy’s amazing voice are so easy to listen to again and again. My favorite off this album is probably “Angelina,” which is a song from the perspective of a man about a woman he could’ve married.