The Mail Rock Serious Music Sampler by Various is a collection of 15 tracks of serious and thought-provoking music. The album features a range of artists from different genres, including indie rock, alternative, and folk, and showcases their unique styles and sounds.
The album opens with "The Great Divide" by The Lone Bellow, a powerful and emotional track that sets the tone for the rest of the album. Other standout tracks include "The Valley" by The Head and the Heart, "I Can't Go On" by The War on Drugs, and "The Ghosts of Beverly Drive" by Death Cab for Cutie.
The album also features some lesser-known artists, such as The Staves and Hiss Golden Messenger, who contribute some of the most impressive tracks on the album. The Staves' "No Me, No You, No More" is a hauntingly beautiful track with stunning harmonies, while Hiss Golden Messenger's "Southern Grammar" is a soulful and introspective ballad.