It's a surprisingly cool, rainy day in Los Angeles, and fall is in the air. Which means it's time for my annual autumn playlist—a collection of songs that have been receiving heavy play on my iTunes library this season. The following are songs that are quiet, longing, nostalgic, and unsettled. That is, they are songs that feel appropriate for fall. What are your picks for autumn?
- Belle & Sebastian - "I Want the World to Stop"
- Animal Collective - "On a Highway"
- Ryan Adams - "Please Do Not Let Me Go"
- Joanna Newsom - "On a Good Day"
- The Radio Dept. - "The Time Around"
- Mindy Smith - "Tennessee"
- Nick Drake - "From the Morning"
- Rilo Kiley - "Silver Lining"
- The Walkmen - "Stranded"
- Audra Mae - "The River"
- Mumford & Sons - "Timshel"
- Susan Enan - "Moonlight"
- Claire Holley - "Innisfree"
- Over the Rhine - "Lucy"
- Hem - "Strays"
- The Wailin' Jennies - "Heaven When We're Home"
- Ride - "Vapour Trail"
- R.E.M. - "Airportman"
- Yo La Tengo - "I Feel Like Going Home"
- Jonsi - "Hengilas"