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The Best 75 Albums of the 2010s: My Picks #75-71
75.Brandi Carlile, ‘By the Way, I Forgive You,’ 2017 The title of Brandi Carlile’s sixth studio album, By the Way, I Forgive You, might imply a casual absolution, but the music narrates a story of deliberate, active forgiveness. Carlile’s songwriting throughout the album tackles deeply personal themes, including betrayal, resilience, transformation, self-reflection, parenthood, and social issues….
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I’ve Been Listening – Sep 3, 2024
The Rolling Stones, ‘Sticky Fingers,’ 1971 Sticky Fingers marks a pivotal moment in The Rolling Stones’ illustrious career, representing a significant shift from their earlier blues-inspired sound to a more rock-oriented style. Sticky Fingers is a rich tapestry of themes that reflect the tumultuous era of the early 1970s. The album is imbued with a…
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I’ve Been Watching – Boardwalk Empire (HBO, 2010-14)
We all have to decide for ourselves how much sin we can live with. – Nucky Thompson HBO’s Boardwalk Empire stands as a monumental achievement in television drama, blending historical authenticity with compelling storytelling. Created by Terence Winter, a veteran writer from The Sopranos, the series transports viewers to the Prohibition-era Atlantic City of the 1920s and 1930s. The…
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I’ve Been Listening – Aug 28, 2024
Charli XCX, ‘BRAT,’ June 7, 2024 I think the apple’s rotten right to the coreFrom all the things passed downFrom all the apples coming beforeI split the apple down symmetrical linesAnd what I find is kinda scaryMakes me just wanna drive Charli XCX’s sixth studio album, BRAT, is a record that embraces the complexities of…
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The Best 20 Albums of 2023: My Picks #5-1
Previously,The Best 20 Albums of 2023: My Picks #20-16The Best 20 Albums of 2023: My Picks #15-11The Best 20 Albums of 2023: My Picks #10-6 5.Jessie Ware, ‘That! Feels Good!’ Why do my realities take over all my dreams?Gimme something good that’s even better than it seemsWhy does all the purest love get filtered through…
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I’ve Been Watching – 30 Rock (NBC, 2006-13)
I found a nursing home off the coast of Maine and run by the same French company that oversaw Napoleon’s exile. She will be treated humanely, but there will be no escape. – Jack Donaghy NBC’s 30 Rock, widely celebrated as one of the greatest comedy series of all time, has always been a comfort…