October was a busy, eventful month in the world of music. Between constant releases and a convergence of great shows in Eugene, October was a great month for music. Here are the picks for best albums of October. You can listen to all the tracks on the Spotify widget below (or follow the previous link).
Best Albums:
Artist: Tame Impala
Album: “Lonerism”
Released: Oct. 5
Genre: Psychedelic rock
Key tracks: “Elephant,” “Mind Mischief”
For fans of: Wavves, Deerhunter
 
Artist: Boys Noize
Album: “Out of the Black”
Released: Oct. 16
Genre: Electronica/Techno
Key tracks: “Touch It,” “Reality”
For fans of: Justice, Digitalism
 
Artist: Gary Clark Jr.
Album: “Blak and Blu”
Released: Oct. 22
Genre: Blues, Rock
Key tracks: “Bright Lights,” “Numb”
For fans of: Jack White, Alabama Shakes
 
Artist: Flying Lotus
Album: “Until The Quiet Comes”
Released: Oct. 1
Genre: Experimental / Electronica / Hip hop
Key tracks: “Sultan’s Request,” “Until The Quiet Comes”
For fans of: RJD2, Aphex Twin
 
Artists: Macklemore & Ryan Lewis
Album: “The Heist”
Released: Oct. 9
Genre: Hip hop
Key tracks: “Thrift Shop,” “Starting Over”
For fans of: Blue Scholars