Top Ten Vinyls for the Mellow Music Buff
Picture this: you’re home earlier than normal. It’s mid-afternoon, the sun peeks through the clouds and it’s warm. You open up your windows and let the fresh air flow through your little abode. You’ve tidied up your room, did a load of laundry, and made your bed. You even lit your favorite candle. You’ve showered and washed your face, and you’re ready to unwind for a couple hours of wholesome self-care. The only thing missing? Your music.
A needle dropping down on your favorite vinyl will bring your experience to it’s ultimate completion. Can’t pick which album to listen to? Here’s a few suggestions in no particular order.
#1: Come Around Sundown by Kings of Leon
Come Around Sundown offers the perfect vibe for your mild afternoon. Hearing the inevitable crackles of the vinyl accompany the hollow vocals and smooth guitar riffs of the album will keep you in the mood.
#2: Songs About Jane by Maroon Five
Let Adam Levine serenade you through She Will Be Loved and Sunday Morning, maybe fix a hot cup of tea to go along with it.
#3: Family by Noah Gundersen
You may want to save this one for a rainy day. The melancholy lyrics pair well with the simple melodies. It’s a good album for your sadder days.
#4: Good Thing by Leon Bridges
Leon Bridges’ soulful voice has a nostalgia that will put you at ease and bring you wholesome, happy feelings.
#5: Hozier by Hozier
Hozier is always a yes. His songs can match many mood you’re feeling. His lyrics are poetic. You can never go wrong with Hozier.
#6: Home of the Strange by Young the Giant
The artistry of Young the Giant is undeniable. They can set the mood for any afternoon.
#7: Night Visions by Imagine Dragons
This one might be a little cliché, but watching the vinyl spin as Amsterdam pours from your speakers is perfection.
#8: Bad Blood by Bastille
If you want a glimpse of summer during your longer winter months, toss Bad Blood on and dream away.
#9: A Rush of Blood to the Head by Coldplay
A little on the moody side, A Rush of Blood to the Head will complement an empty afternoon with ease.
#10: In the Lonely Hour by Sam Smith
In the Lonely Hour is soft, but full of so much heart. This is the album to listen to if you’ve got someone on your mind.
Next time you’re settling in for an afternoon of mellow tunes, spin one of these albums and let the music do the rest.
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