Even though the warm, vibrant days of summer are gone for now, the fall season does not have to be a time of seclusion and gloom. Maybe you want to associate fall with hunkering down for the rest of the year or with seeing family and friends as the holiday season kicks off.

Autumn means many different things to many different people, and there is no shortage of music that fits the numerous fall themes people associate with the season. These five albums, while differing in sound, style, and lyricism, all capture the feelings of fall in their own unique ways.

Hozier by Hozier: This self-titled debut album from Irish singer-songwriter Hozier is known for its lead single “Take Me to Church” that carries a dark and almost evil energy with it that people would most closely associate with the spirit of Halloween. However, besides this track and a few others, Hozier is one of the most stereotypical fall albums imaginable — and in the best way possible. With a heavy emphasis on lyricism, Hozier creates natural and intimate imagery that when combined with alluring guitar strums and his rich vocals builds the perfect fall fantasy world.

The Seeds of Love by Tears for Fears: Most widely known for their 80s hit turned coming of age anthem “Everybody Wants To Rule The World,” Tears For Fears combines synth-pop and rock on their third studio album titled The Seeds Of Love. This mixture of crisp electric guitar riffs and technological synths perfectly mimics the nipping, yet refreshing, wind that is so commonly associated with autumn. The album includes anthems like “Sowing The Seeds of Love,” “Woman In Chains,” and “Famous Last Words” which all follow this format, easily transporting listeners into the fall season no matter what time of year it is.

Midnights by Taylor Swift: Even though it is the most recently released album on this list, Midnights by Taylor Swift has already wowed both fans and new listeners. This album’s sound reflects those Swift released from 2014-2019 — the albums that transformed her from a country singer to a pop performer. Vulnerable lyricism and layered vocals absolutely take this album from being a collection of bubblegum-pop anthems to a more laid-back pop album that aims to satisfy rather than amaze. The 3 am edition of the album includes seven more tracks produced by Aaron Dessner, who worked closely with Swift on her ninth album, Evermore which more closely resembles the sound of Hozier’s self-titled album mentioned earlier.

Back to Black by Amy Winehouse: Unfortunately, Back to Black by Amy Winehouse was the last album released before the artist’s death in 2011 although released in 2006. The album consists of many different genres including jazz, blues, soul, and R&B. Winehouse’s deep yet captivating vocals provide listeners with images of cloudy fall days just as the weather becomes a little too cold for our liking. The drum tracks/percussion on this album also exude fall energy, hitting listeners hard like the cool weather does after a sweltering summer.

Modern Vampires of the City by Vampire Weekend: Besides a common Halloween figure found both in the album’s title and the band’s name, Modern Vampires of the City by New York City band Vampire Weekend is the perfect album for fans of indie music to journey into fall with on their playlists. Songs on this album jump from slow, relaxing tempos to upbeat and chaotic ones that reflect the busy fall season. One of the bands most popular songs, “Step,” comes off this album and overall does well at capturing the idea of the album. It parodies the somewhat absurd lyrics the band was known for from their debut that can occasionally be found on the album while also reflecting more serious topics like relationships and religion.