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COMING HOME MAGAZINE 27 PASS THE TIME FLEETWOOD MAC Rumors Long regarded as the blueprint for witchy-season listening, Fleetwood Mac's Rumours balances coziness and introspection. The album is rich with golden harmonies and an undercurrent of reflective depth, inviting you to take your coat off and stay a while. Featuring timeless tunes such as "Dreams" and "Gold Dust Woman," it's the soundtrack for slow Saturdays at home or drives at dusk with the windows cracked. Rumours is as comfortable as an old sweater and endlessly playable, carrying a nostalgia that connects generations. THE FAVORS The Dream Ethereal, folky, and lightly cinematic, The Dream fits perfectly into fall's softer rhythms. The album gives a taste of classic Americana, leaning into stringed melodies and atmospheric moments that feel tailor-made for overcast mornings and long walks. Shades of optimism throughout keep the playlist buoyant, thanks to standout tracks like "Moonshine," "Home Sweet Home," and "The Little Mess You Made." The Dream's rustic flavor conjures tawny images of falling leaves and ignites quiet potential in the cloudiest autumn days. LAKE STREET DIVE Fun Machine: The Sequel Fall attracts a little wistfulness, and Fun Machine: The Sequel delivers. Packed with vibrant, genre-hopping covers—from Carole King to Hall & Oates— the album is like flipping through a well-loved record collection. Lake Street Dive's soulful, modern take on these favorites brings warmth and energy, making it ideal for weekend cooking, casual gatherings, or an afternoon with the family. It's familiar, uplifting, and effortlessly fun, proving autumn playlists don't have to be moody to be just right. DEAD MAN'S BONES Dead Man's Bones Spooky in the best way, this cult hit adds a playfully supernatural edge to fall playlists. With its childlike choirs, eerie organs, and campfire energy, Dead Man's Bones is a bespoke October ode. It's theatrical without trying too hard, offering just enough ghostliness to feel seasonal while remaining oddly intimate. Artful with a side of "Monster Mash," Dead Man's Bones sets the tone for bonfires and candlelit pumpkin carving. Our favorite albums that feel like fall.