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6 Albums To Get You Through Finals

Motivate yourself with a solid study soundtrack.

Wade Landry
May 02, 2016
Louisiana State University
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6 Albums To Get You Through Finals

As another semester draws to a close, students will be spending a lot of time with their heads in books. What's one thing you need to motivate yourself for all that studying? A solid study soundtrack. Here are six recent albums to help you get through that final exam, busy work week, or scenic mountain road trip you always wanted to take.

1. "Currents" - Tame Impala

Currents is the third studio album from the Australian psychedelic rock and dream pop group, Tame Impala. The record is the brainchild of musical genius Kevin Parker, and it’s one of my favorites to come out of 2015. If finals are stressing you out, throw this on and float away on a dreamy cloud of synthesizers.

2. "Mr. Wonderful" - Action Bronson

The second album from Queens rapper Action Bronson does not disappoint. The record is filled with lyrical wit and soulful production. One track called “Baby Blue” features the one and only Chance the Rapper. If you listen closely, Bronson tells some good jokes that will take your mind off that economics exam.


3. "Badillac" - together PANGEA

Garage punkers together PANGEA wrote and recorded this one in Los Angeles. The result was 34 minutes of high energy rock ’n’ roll. Bang your head to “Cat Man” on full volume and tell me you don’t feel less frustrated about your three projects due this week.

5. "Wedding Bells EP" - Cashmere Cat

Cashmere Cat is a music production master who has found a sound all his own. This EP showcases his creativity and skill with melody and rhythm. I really don’t know anything else that sounds like it.

6. "TRAPSOUL" - Bryson Tiller

Another artist with his own sound, Bryson Tiller rocked the hip hop scene with his debut album, TRAPSOUL. The record is a beautiful clash of R&B, soul, and trap music — there’s something about those quick, melodic lines that I vibe.

7. "Back On Top" - The Front Bottoms

"Back On Top" is the fifth record from indie rock band The Front Bottoms. I saw them live at The Varsity Theater in Baton Rouge and was very impressed. I love frontman Brian Sella’s voice and discover new meaning in his lyrics every time I listen.


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