Music has a way of defining our moments: walks between classes, studying for an exam, or those fun family road trips. Every month, new songs drop and old ones resurface, but few stand out above the rest. That’s what this column is for: to spotlight songs that truly hit different!

Album of the Month:

I asked people what they considered to be their “Album of the Month,” and the top four picks were as follows:

The Life of a Showgirl - Taylor Swift 

Come Away With Me - Norah Jones 

Beloved - GIVEON

Channel ORANGE - Frank Ocean

I put up a poll with these four albums, and after a day, we had our winner. With 75 out of 136 votes…

Released in 2012, Channel Orange isn't just an album; it's an experience that has changed R&B forever. Frank Ocean blends different songs and melodies into a sound that feels both timeless and deeply personal. Each track tells a story, whether it's the aching beauty of “Thinking Bout You,” the dreamy world of “Pyramids,” or the quiet heartbreak in “Bad Religion.” What makes Channel Orange so incredible is its honesty. Frank Ocean captures the complexity of love, loneliness, and identity with lyrics that stay with you long after the music stops.

Song of the Month 

Aside from “Album of the Month,” I also asked people what their “Song of the Month” was. Here were the top picks:

“Fade into You” - Mazzy Star 

“No One Noticed” - The Marias 

“Tis Autumn” - Nat King Cole

“Luther” - Kendrick & SZA

And the “Song of the Month” is…

“No One Noticed” is soft, slow, and heartbreakingly beautiful. It's a song about being unseen, about fading into the background while the world keeps moving, and yet it somehow feels comforting even in its sadness. What makes this track unforgettable is its quiet emotion. “No One Noticed” reminds us that even in silence and solitude, there’s beauty. It’s a perfect late-night listen for when you just want to feel something real. 

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