The albums that define
sadcore.
Our picks for where to start with sadcore — with a one-line read on why each one matters.
The sadcore essentials
Twenty-four picks. Press play on any of them.
Lana Del Rey
Honeymoon
A lush soundscape intertwining cinematic melodies with Lana's haunting vocals, evoking a dreamlike nostalgia.
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Lana Del Rey
Did You Know That There's a Tunnel Under Ocean Blvd
A lush tapestry of melancholic melodies and introspective lyrics, enveloped in baroque pop and dreamlike atmospheres.
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Mark Kozelek
Like Rats
A stark and introspective collection of melancholy folk-rock, marked by Kozelek's signature confessional songwriting.
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Mark Kozelek
Lost Verses Live
A raw, intimate performance that captures the haunting beauty of melancholy storytelling through sparse instrumentation and Kozelek's vulnerable vocals.
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