5 Fantastic Albums to Listen to While Doing Homework

Here are our top 5 album picks that will help make homework seem a little bit more bearable.

It’s the start of a new school year which means yes, more homework. Luckily, we’ve come up with five of the best albums to help you conquer the arduous task.

5. Explosions in the Sky:
The Earth Is Not a Cold Dead Place

With five songs on the album, each about eight to 10 minutes long, you’ll be sure to finish your homework before having to hit repeat. Explosions in the Sky creates beautiful songs with only three guitars and drums. With these simple, yet dramatic instrumentals playing in the background, you won’t get too distracted by the music and doing homework won’t be such a bore.

First Breath After Coma by Explosions in the Sky

4. Owl City:
Ocean Eyes

Ocean Eyes is Owl City’s most popular album so far, featuring the catchy hit song, Fireflies. The album has a soft, dreamy quality to it which makes it perfect for doing homework. With its creative lyrics, you’re sure to be inspired!

Fireflies by Owl City

3. Glee:
The Music, Volume 1 

Glee is a musical/comedy TV show about a group of outcasts who form a glee club in their high school. Some of their songs reflect their troubles at school, which is perfect for the frustration you may be feeling while doing homework. You can easily relate to most of the songs here, and there is a large variety of songs and genres on this album.

Don't Stop Believin' by the cast of Glee

2. Fleetwood Mac: 
Rumours  

Rumours is considered Fleetwood Mac’s most successful album, selling over four million copies and hitting No. 1 back in 1976. With the slower songs, you'll be able to focus on the task at hand while listening to the upbeat tracks will brighten your mood.

Go Your Own Way by Fleetwood Mac

1. Yiruma:
First Love 

Most people would agree that classical music is the best for doing homework because it helps you relax and become more focused - but at the same time classical music can also make you quite drowsy. Fortunately, we’ve found an album full of piano composition, but the music is lighter and more upbeat. So now you’ll be able to concentrate better and not having to worry about falling asleep!

River Flows in You by Yiruma