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The Anniversary Albums Project: Best of 2020

New music has lost a lot of hold on me over the last few years. And two years ago I decided that instead of trying to keep up with it all, I’d look back at music history and listen to … Continue reading

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2020 in Review: The Best Songs

While I felt like I had no time to keep up with new albums, the initial version of this list stretched to 80 songs. But I was still able to whittle it down to 50 tracks. You can hear them … Continue reading

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2020 in Review: The Best Albums

10. The Chicks – Gaslighter It’s been 14 years since the band formerly known as the Dixie Chicks released an album, but they’re still filled with righteous fury. Instead of shitty presidents, their targets are abusive exes and the people … Continue reading

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2019 in Review: The Best Songs

Sometimes, making my best albums list can feel like a chore. There’s so much music out there, and narrowing it down to my 10 favorites sometimes feels pointless. But I often feel like my best songs list is better representative … Continue reading

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2010s in Review: The Best Albums, Part 2

This is Part 2 of a two-part series. Read Part 1 here. The National – High Violet The Cincinnati band’s best album of the decade – sorry, fans of Trouble Will Find Me – meshed all their gifts into one … Continue reading

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2010s in Review: The Best Songs, Part 4

This is Part 4 of a four-part series. Read Part 1 here, Part 2 here and Part 3 here. Listen to a Spotify playlist of these songs here. Seryn – “Disappear” In their brief time, this Denton band produced a lot … Continue reading

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2017 in Review: The Best Songs

As before, the abundance of music to fill your earholes during your commute, work or attempts at exercise is worth it if only for the variety of songs that end up on this list. One song I have to highlight, … Continue reading

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2015 in Review: The Best Songs

Once again, the year in music was dominated by a young female singer-songwriter whose latest album isn’t on Spotify. While “Hello” was the year’s biggest sing-along, I was most captivated by “Water Under the Bridge,” allegedly a tribute to her … Continue reading

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2015 in Review: The Best Albums

10. Beach House – Depression Cherry/Thank Your Lucky Stars The title of the latter record is especially applicable since we got not one but two albums of gorgeous, atmospheric pop from Beach House. The Baltimore duo is constantly transporting me … Continue reading

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Best of the Decade… So Far – Albums

It’s hard to believe the decade is half gone already. In these five years, I’ve graduated from college, moved back in with my parents, struck out on my own, and gotten married. And I’ve consumed a ridiculous amount of pop … Continue reading

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