I always find end of year lists to be fun, and I find it useful to focus my listening options down to something manageable. This year on the show I've played new music from over 200 albums, and one of the records on this year's list is one I've not yet played, which is to say I come across an enormous amount of music over a year's time. I'm not unique in this; surely as more listeners utilize streaming services the volume of their listening is massive as well. So yeah, pairing down over 200 albums to 10 is daunting, at times excruciating, but it's also cleansing, like clearing out a cluttered shelf. And not just my list, I look forward to lists from NPR , Pitchfork , and talking about the year in music with friends. So please enjoy, know that these tunes are simply my favorites from the year, not the "best," and feel free to share what music you've enjoyed in the comments section. Happy New Year! 1.) Priests - Nothing Feels Natural This album simply put, is a punk record, but it’s also
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