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[Autumn Songs] Songs of autumn. Classic tracks and popular favorites you’ll want to listen to in the fall.
Compared to the carefree fun of summer, autumn can make you feel a little lonely, don’t you think?
At times like that, what kind of songs do you feel like listening to?
I imagine songs with a mellow, slightly sentimental mood might really hit the spot, right?
In this article, I’ll introduce autumn songs that capture beautiful scenery—like autumn leaves, cosmos flowers, moon-viewing, and sunsets—along with a touch of wistfulness.
As they say, “long autumn nights,” I’ve picked out a variety of tracks, starting with ballads you’ll want to savor slowly on those long evenings.
Please enjoy!
Autumn Songs: Songs of Fall. Classic tracks and popular recommendations to listen to in autumn (1–10)
SeptemberSakanakushon
A song with a distinctive worldview and deep insight.
Its sound—an impressive fusion of electronica and rock—stands out.
It’s a track by Sakanaction, included on the 2019 album “834.194.” The lyrics center on themes of life’s transience and impermanence, quietly accepting the temporariness of existence and the cycle of life.
It’s a mellow autumn song that’s perfect for long autumn nights, one to savor slowly.
red-yellow fragrant olive (Osmanthus fragrans)Fujifaburikku
A song released by Fujifabric in 2004 as part of their “Autumn Edition.” It’s an early masterpiece from the band, created before vocalist Masahiko Shimura passed away.
Starting with a quiet introduction, the arrangement builds with dynamic contrasts into a breathtaking, heart-wrenching swell, and together with the distinctive vocals, it stirs deep emotion.
It’s a song I can’t help but recall when the scent of fragrant olive fills the air.
Let’s take it slow.kuriipuhaipe
This is a ballad by CreepHyp whose gently resonant melody warms the heart.
It was included on the album “Nakita kunaru hodo ureshii hibi ni,” released in September 2018.
The song was used as the image song for Honda’s “Me and Honda” project.
The acoustic guitar, vocals, and Seikan Ozaki’s voice blend together to create a uniquely poignant feel.
If you’re grappling with a sense of impatience or restlessness, it may resonate even more deeply.
Maplesupittsu
This is a classic Spitz song that beautifully captures the sense of loss and bittersweet sorrow of losing someone important.
The pairing of vocalist Kusano’s clear, soaring voice with the wistful melody is perfect, making it so moving that it’s hard to listen without tears.
With a title like “Kaede” (Maple), it’s a perfect fit for autumn.
Though the road home is lit by the madder-red glow…Shiina Ringo
“Akane Sasu Kouro Terasaredo…” is a song by Sheena Ringo, and it was also used in a commercial for Suntory’s The Cocktail Bar.
Her debut album, Muzai Moratorium, released in 1999 and featuring this track, reached No.
2 on the Oricon Albums Chart and sold over 1.7 million copies, becoming a million-selling classic.
“Akane Sasu Kouro Terasaredo…” stylishly contrasts A sections that use jazz chords with a chorus that feels open yet tinged with melancholy.
It’s a song I highly recommend listening to while watching an autumn sunset!
Night of Osmanthuskinoko teikoku
“Kinmokusei no Yoru” sung by Kinoko Teikoku is a song full of autumn atmosphere included on their 2018 album “Time Lapse.” The music video released on YouTube around the same time has surpassed 5 million views, and it carries a somewhat nostalgic feel.
The lyrics are heartbreaking, capturing the sadness of autumn—when the scent of fragrant olive brings to mind a relationship between two people that can never return to how it was.
Be sure to give it a listen on a sentimental autumn day!
Serene and sweet autumn evening lyricismUNISON SQUARE GARDEN
It features the edgy sound characteristic of UNISON SQUARE GARDEN.
It’s included on the album “MODE MOOD MODE,” released in January 2018.
While depicting scenes of Tokyo, it impressively conveys the loneliness and anxiety of modern people with delicate nuance.
I recommend listening to it at dusk in autumn, gazing out the window.
I think it will help you face the complex emotions deep within your heart.