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The Best Acoustic Songs For Driving

When you want to drive for ages, just put these on and go.

Caitlin Raybourn

Nov 03, 2015

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The Best Acoustic Songs For Driving

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The funny thing about acoustic music is that you can find a different mood to suit every season. It's getting chilly outside, and nothing makes me happier than pulling up a new fall playlist and imagining I'm driving through the mountains as the leaves change color. The following songs are some of my personal favorites, and Spotify agrees; check them, out and maybe you'll like them enough to add to your own playlists!

1. "Mykonos" by Fleet Foxes

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This song is perfect for mellowing out, and Fleet Foxes is a staple band for anyone who likes acoustic folk music.

2. "You Never Need Nobody" by The Lone Bellow

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This is the quintessential "keep you awake while you're driving" folk song; it's beautiful, it's powerful, and you can belt right along to it if need be.

3. "Switzerland" by The Last Bison

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The Last Bison was fairly popular at my school during my freshman year; they're local and they even played a couple of shows nearby. "Switzerland" is by far my favorite -- the instrumentation is great, and as a singer, I appreciate proper use of harmonies!

4. "Emmylou" by First Aid Kit

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First Aid Kit is one of my favorite acoustic bands, and I've loved "Emmylou" ever since it was a free single on iTunes. The fact that it keeps cycling into my playlists should tell you everything: it's subtle, it's wonderfully melodic, and again, the harmonies are on point.

5. "Need the Sun to Break" by James Bay

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James Bay is a very recent new favorite of mine, and I'm kicking myself that I didn't start listening to him earlier. When this one came on, my jaw dropped and I immediately saved it. Just listen. You'll understand.

6. "Moving Mountains" by The Brevet

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This song has got a quirky vibe, but it's upbeat and it's great for jamming in the car! The Brevet is a fairly new band on my radar, but everything of theirs I've listened to has been great!

7. "Take the World" by Johnnyswim

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Johnnyswim is one of my new favorite bands, and this is one of my favorites off their first full album. Go check out the entire thing!

8. "All My Loving" by The Well Pennies

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"All My Loving" is one of my favorite Beatles songs, and this band does an excellent job of giving it a fresh spin. By setting it in a more acoustic context, the meaning of the song is made even more mellow and the sound is made even better.

9. "Cherry Wine" by Hozier

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Hozier is another staple artist in the acoustic folk world, and this song is a personal favorite. It's super sleepy and the lyrics are gorgeous; a far different vibe from "Take Me to Church."

10. "Heart's Content" by Brandi Carlile

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This song is, for lack of a better word, adorable. It's catchy, and the album cover is fantastic.

11. "A Beautiful Mess" by Jason Mraz

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This song is one of my favorites, so I am slightly biased. Just take a listen to it. It's simple, beautiful, and manages to hit you in the heart every time.

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