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The Best 75 Albums of the 2010s: My Picks #10-7
10.Fiona Apple, ‘The Idler Wheel…,’ 2012 I made it to a dinner dateMy teardrops seasoned every plateI tried to dance but lost my nerveI cramped up in the learning curve I’m a tulip in a cupI stand no chance of growing upI’m resigned to sail on throughIn the wake of tales of youI root for…
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I’ve Been Watching – Breaking Bad (AMC, 2008-13)
Few television dramas have managed to etch themselves into the fabric of pop culture as deeply as AMC’s Breaking Bad. Created and produced by Vince Gilligan, Breaking Bad offers a flawless portrayal of an anti-hero protagonist and an intense exploration of morality, ambition, and transformation, set against the backdrop of the economic struggles of the Great…
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The Best 75 Albums of the 2010s: My Picks #15-11
15.Robyn, ‘Body Talk,’ 2010 Robyn’s knack for writing songs that made you want to dance and cry at the same time was already well-established before 2010. Five years after founding her own label and securing the artistic freedom she never had as a bubblegum-pop teen icon, the Swedish singer announced an ambitious plan to release three mini-albums in one…
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I’ve Been Listening – Oct 22, 2024
The Rolling Stones, ‘Exile On Main Street,’ 1972 Exile On Main Street stands as a quintessential work in The Rolling Stones’ discography and a pinnacle of rock music. The album emerges from an atmosphere of turmoil and transformation for the Stones. Facing financial difficulties and the threat of severe taxation in the UK, the band…
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The Best 75 Albums of the 2010s: My Picks #20-16
20.St. Vincent, ‘St. Vincent,’ 2014 St. Vincent’s self-titled album marks a significant shift from Annie Clark’s earlier works, showcasing her evolution from a dexterous multi-instrumentalist into a visionary auteur. At its core, St. Vincent reflects Clark’s desire to critique modern life, particularly through the lens of media and technology. The album scrutinizes the complexities of…
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The Best 75 Albums of the 2010s: My Picks #25-21
25.Taylor Swift, ‘1989’, 2014 Didn’t they tell us “Don’t rush into things”?Didn’t you flash your green eyes at me?Didn’t you calm my fears with a Cheshire cat smile?Didn’t it all seem new and exciting?I felt your arms twistin’ around meIt’s all fun and games ’til somebody loses their mind With her fifth album 1989 – named after…