New Music Friday: The top 7 albums out on Oct. 1
b'NPR Music\'s picks for the best new releases out this week include the long-awaited studio album from Philly rapper Meek Mill, a stunning record from Brandi Carlile, country singer Miko Marks and more.
Featured Albums:
1. Meek Mill \\u2014 Expensive Pain
Featured Song: "Blue Notes 2"
2. Brandi Carlile \\u2014 In These Silent Days
Featured Song: "Broken Horses"
3. Ben Marc \\u2014 Breathe Suite
Featured Song: "Breathe Suite A"
4. Tirzah \\u2014 Colourgrade
Featured Song: "Hive Mind"
5. Illuminati Hotties \\u2014 Let Me Do One More
Featured Song: "Knead"
6. Shad \\u2014 Tao
Featured Song: "Black Averageness"
7. Miko Marks \\u2014 Race Records
Featured Song: "Hard Times"
Other notable releases for Oct. 1: Dar Williams \\u2014 I\'ll Meet You Here; Hovvdy \\u2014 True Love; Lady Gaga & Tony Bennett \\u2014 Love For Sale; Strand of Oaks \\u2014 In Heaven.'