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The Best 75 Albums of the 2010s: My Picks #45-41
45.Lana Del Rey, ‘Born To Die,’ 2012 Lana Del Rey’s Born To Die marks her first professionally produced studio album. The concept of Born To Die revolves around the dichotomy of love and death, encapsulating the fragility and transient nature of human existence. Del Rey herself describes the record as an “homage to true love and a…
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I’ve Been Listening – Sep 30, 2024
A Tribe Called Quest, ‘The Low End Theory,’ 1991 A Tribe Called Quest’s sophomore album, The Low End Theory, heralded a transformative moment in hip-hop, melding jazz influences and socially conscious lyrics with minimalist, innovative production. The title The Low End Theory encapsulates the duality of both its sonic and social implications. According to group member Phife Dawg, the…
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The Best 75 Albums of the 2010s: My Picks #50-46
50.Soccer Mommy, ‘Clean,’ 2018 Soccer Mommy’s debut studio album, Clean, is an introspective journey through the tumultuous landscape of young adulthood, marked by themes of love, heartbreak, vulnerability, self-discovery, and emotional resilience. The album opens with Still Clean, which sets the tone by exploring the aftermath of a toxic relationship. This introduction encapsulates the recurring…
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The Best 75 Albums of the 2010s: My Picks #55-51
55.Florence + The Machine, ‘Ceremonials,’ 2011 Florence + The Machine’s sophomore effort, Ceremonials, is characterized by grandiosity and introspection. The album’s theme is ethereal and spiritually evocative, straddling between the earthly and the otherworldly, diving deep into themes of life, death, love, and personal demons. Despite its spiritual overtones, Ceremonials does not adhere to traditional religious or ceremonial…
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I’ve Been Watching – The Office (NBC, 2005-13)
[Ryan] Did this happen on company property?[Michael] Yes. It was on company property with company property, so double jeopardy. We are fine.[Ryan] I don’t think you understand how jeopardy works.[Michael] Oh, right. I’m sorry. What is “We’re fine”? NBC’s classic comedic series, The Office, has firmly established itself as one of the greatest comedy series…
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I’ve Been Listening – Sep 23, 2024
Jessica Pratt, ‘Here in the Pitch,’ May 3, 2024 Jessica Pratt’s fourth studio album, Here in the Pitch, is deeply rooted in the “hippie era” of Los Angeles, drawing inspiration from the darker side of the Californian dream. Pratt’s fascination with figures emblematic of this era’s seedy history is evident throughout the album. The title itself, Here…