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The Best 20 Albums of 2022: My Picks #5-1
Previously,The Best 20 Albums of 2022: My Picks #20-16The Best 20 Albums of 2022: My Picks #15-11The Best 20 Albums of 2022: My Picks #10-6 5.Rosalía, ‘MOTOMAMI’ Rosalía’s third album, MOTOMAMI, is a kaleidoscopic self-portrait that explores themes of transformation, duality, and self-empowerment through a rich tapestry of sounds and styles. The title itself encapsulates…
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I’ve Been Listening – Aug 10, 2024
Waxahatchee, ‘Tigers Blood,’ March 22, 2024 Waxahatchee’s sixth studio album, Tigers Blood, marks a significant evolution in Katie Crutchfield’s musical journey, blending her lo-fi indie roots with a rich alt-country sound. At its core, Tigers Blood is an exploration of resilience, nostalgia, self-reflection, and the passage of time. The album delves into the complexities of past experiences…
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I’ve Been Watching – Seinfeld (NBC, 1989-98)
Here it goes, my favorite comedy series of all time. NBC’s Seinfeld, hailed as the greatest comedy series of all time, has left an indelible mark on television history. Created by comedic genius Larry David and Jerry Seinfeld, the show presents a unique approach to comedy, focusing on the minutiae of everyday life, making it…
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The Best 20 Albums of 2022: My Picks #10-6
Previously,The Best 20 Albums of 2022: My Picks #20-16The Best 20 Albums of 2022: My Picks #15-11 10.Sudan Archives, ‘Natural Brown Prom Queen’ They don’t know that I’m smartKnew it right from the startSpreadin’ all those lies that you brought outThrowin’ dirt on my nameWe don’t play those games Sudan Archives’ (Brittney Parks) sophomore album,…
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The Best 20 Albums of 2022: My Picks #15-11
Previously,The Best 20 Albums of 2022: My Picks #20-16 15.Fontaines D.C., ‘Skinty Fia’ Fontaines D.C.’s third studio album, Skinty Fia, is a record that transcends the Irish post-punk quintet’s previous works, providing an introspective exploration of identity and dislocation amidst themes of cultural nostalgia and diaspora. The title Skinty Fia is a reference to an old Irish…
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I’ve Been Listening – Aug 4, 2024
Kate Bush, ‘Hounds of Love,’ 1985 And if I only couldI’d make a deal with GodAnd I’d get Him to swap our placesBe runnin’ up that roadBe runnin’ up that hillBe runnin’ up that building When Kate Bush released Hounds of Love in 1985, she charted a course that not only redefined her career but also the…