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Kevin Alexander's avatar

Great to see Alien Boy and Cory Hanson getting some love! Destroyer too, for that matter.

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Jared Smith's avatar

I'm fascinated by Cory Hanson, always keeps me guessing. I'm excited to see your year end lists!

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Lacey Cohen's avatar

Phenomenal list—not that I’d expect anything less! So jazzed to see Will Toledo and the boys getting some well-deserved and well-earned recognition, The Scholars was such a sleeper this year but I’m so glad it earned a spot on your top ten! Added a few that I wasn’t familiar with to my library and I can’t wait to listen, thank you, Jared, as always, I can’t tell you how much I love and appreciate your recs:)

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Jared Smith's avatar

Lacey thanks for diving in and hyping me up! CSH was #1 for most of the year, it blew my mind! And its crazy that I'm not seeing it on any other lists..

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Lacey Cohen's avatar

Absolutely, you never seem to miss!!! I absolutely LOVE car seat headrest, you should check out their debut if you haven’t already, Twin Fantasy, I think that and The Scholars are tied for their best work

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Andres's avatar

Not even a mention of Mariah's "Here For It All"? She's legendary like very few others and is still making great music.

Nice to see Durand Jones & The Indications included.

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Jared Smith's avatar

My man! I'll listen ASAP, surprised to see a few Anderson .Paak features on her album too, will report back with my thoughts..

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Andres's avatar

Nice one! Yes, they do a duet (Play This Song) and he plays drums on In Your Feelings. The whole album is 🔥 Hope you dig!

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Dan Pal's avatar

I admire your ability to listen to so many albums AND rank them all! A few of these do have Top Ten potential for me. Not sure if you are planning to do a song ranking but feel free to join my Ten Days of Top Ten on my site beginning December 22nd. Would love to see your list! https://danpal.substack.com/p/new-music-and-another-top-ten-reminder?r=lru5s

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Jared Smith's avatar

Great idea, it wont shock you to find out I do have a top 10 song list, I'll send it over!

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Dan Pal's avatar

Great! I look forward to seeing it!

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Mackenzie O'Brien's avatar

It’s insane seeing how much I still have to listen to from this year. Excellent list! Was really excited to see this in my inbox!!

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Jared Smith's avatar

Thanks Mack! Appreciate the love as always. Holla if you hear something good.

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Marty Slagter's avatar

Great list! A lot of stuff I love and a lot to check out. Love seeing Greet Death so high.

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Jared Smith's avatar

Thanks! There's 3 or 4 instant classics on that Greet Death record.

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David Coleman's avatar

Really enjoyed your list and kudos for taking on a top 100. I was heartened to see the love for Greet Death and Benjamin Booker. Both amazing records that haven’t been getting nearly enough love elsewhere.

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