4 Albums Perfect for Autumn/Winter

 As the seasons change and the days get shorter, the upbeat summer songs don’t hit the same when you’re wearing three layers. These albums below have a darker autumnal feel and are perfect for when you’re walking or driving home from work in the pitch-black late afternoon.

1. Sampha – Process

 It’s no surprise that this album won the prestigious Mercury Prize in 2017. This album has everything, as Sampha’s distinct, yet astounding voice delivers vulnerable lyrics over chilling instrumentals. My personal favourite track is ‘Under’ as it’s peaks never fail to give me goosebumps. Other notable tracks include ‘Reverse Faults’, and the upbeat yet emotional ‘Kora Sings’.

2. Boldy James & The Alchemist – The Price of Tea in China

 This album has an industrial ghostly sound to it, as legendary producer, The Alchemist, perfectly portrays the characteristics of Boldy’s home city Detroit. ‘Grey October’ is the perfect example of the autumnal feel this album gives off. My other personal favourite tracks from this album are ‘S.N.O.R.T’, ‘Slow Roll’ and ‘Surf & Turf’, all of which provide gangster rap over eerie beats whilst Boldy taps the likes of Vince Staples and Freddie Gibbs.

3. Roy Woods – Exis

 Roy Woods’ debut project is still his best six years down the line as every song on this moody EP is excellent. The projects standout track is ‘Drama’ featuring Drake, however, other songs such as the aggressive ‘Unleashed’ and ‘Jealousy’ give off a dark and sombre feel.

 4. Maxo Kream – WEIGHT OF THE WORLD

 Maxo Kream has become one of my favourite rappers as he has delivered two excellent albums in a row. ‘WEIGHT OF THE WORLD’ is full of excellent songs as Maxo raps about his past struggles. The album’s outro ‘BELIEVE’ is a standout track as Maxo taps Don Toliver to deliver an excellent flow and vocals on the songs hook. Other tracks include the eerie ‘STREETS ALONE’ featuring A$AP Rocky and ‘MAMA’S PURSE’.

Suggest other Autumnal albums below!