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
Ultraviolence
Lana Del Rey's haunting vocals intertwine with rich orchestration, capturing a melancholic yet glamorous exploration of love and loss.
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Lana Del Rey
Born to Die
Melancholic melodies intertwine with cinematic instrumentals, creating a hauntingly beautiful soundscape of nostalgia and longing.
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Lana Del Rey
Honeymoon
A lush soundscape of melancholic melodies intertwined with cinematic lyrics that evoke nostalgia and yearning.
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Lana Del Rey
Did You Know That There's a Tunnel Under Ocean Blvd
Ethereal melodies intertwine with introspective lyrics, creating a hauntingly beautiful soundscape that lingers long after the final note.
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Lana Del Rey
Blue Banisters
A reflective tapestry of melancholic melodies woven with introspective lyrics and lush orchestration.
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Lana Del Rey
Lana Del Rey
Lana Del Rey's ethereal vocals intertwine with lush instrumentals, creating a hauntingly nostalgic soundscape.
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Lana Del Rey
Norman Fucking Rockwell!
A cinematic blend of melancholic melodies and introspective lyrics that evoke a nostalgic American dream.
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Lana Del Rey
Lust for Life
A lush tapestry of melancholy and hope, weaving cinematic soundscapes with introspective lyrics.
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Lana Del Rey
Kill Kill
A haunting blend of nostalgic melodies and melancholic lyrics drenched in vintage Americana.
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Lana Del Rey
Lana Del Ray a.k.a. Lizzy Grant
A hazy blend of melancholic melodies and atmospheric production that evokes nostalgia and longing.
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Lana Del Rey
Chemtrails over the Country Club
A nostalgic exploration of Americana wrapped in dreamy melodies and introspective lyrics.
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Lana Del Rey
Paradise
A cinematic blend of melancholy and glamour layered over lush, haunting melodies and introspective lyrics.
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Lana Del Rey
Violet Bent Backwards Over the Grass
A poetic tapestry woven with delicate whispers and introspective musings, reflecting Lana Del Rey's haunting narrative style.
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Mark Kozelek
All the Best, Isaac Hayes
A reflective journey through memory and landscape, marked by intimate storytelling and Kozelek's signature melancholic delivery.
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Mark Kozelek
Live at Biko
A haunting collection of intimate storytelling delivered through sparse instrumentation and Kozelek's reflective vocals.
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Mark Kozelek
Lost Verses Live
Intimate and raw, the album captures the essence of live performance through sparse instrumentation and poignant storytelling.
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Mark Kozelek
What's Next to the Moon
A haunting blend of melancholic melodies and introspective lyrics that evokes a sense of yearning.
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Mark Kozelek
Yellow Kitchen
Intimate acoustic melodies intertwine with reflective lyrics, evoking a sense of nostalgia and personal introspection.
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Mark Kozelek
Perils from the Sea
Intimate folk melodies intertwine with raw, confessional lyrics, creating a haunting atmosphere of reflection and melancholy.
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Mark Kozelek
Find Me, Ruben Olivares: Live in Spain
A haunting blend of introspective lyrics and sparse instrumentation, capturing the essence of live folk rock performance.
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Mark Kozelek
Nights LP
Intimate live recordings and demos reveal a raw, reflective soundscape filled with poignant storytelling.
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Mark Kozelek
If You Want Blood
Intimate storytelling intertwines with haunting melodies and Kozelek's soft, reflective vocals.
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Mark Kozelek
Dreams of Childhood
Delicate melodies intertwine with intimate storytelling, evoking nostalgia and bittersweet reflections on childhood.
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Mark Kozelek
Mark Kozelek & Desertshore
A melancholic exploration of personal loss layered with sparse instrumentation and introspective lyrics.
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