There’s nothing quite like the sound of a gentle rain. It’s comforting, safe. It gives you the feeling that things are quieting down outside, but also that life—the trees, the grass, the plants and flowers—continues to grow. Never mind that it just sounds good. Soft, bristly, like a little massage for your consciousness. Whether you’re trying to focus, fall asleep or just relax and key into a different atmosphere, here’s a playlist of rain recordings we think should do the trick. We update things here regularly, so if you hear something you like, add it to your library.