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Publication End of the Year Lists 2020 • Page 2

Discussion in 'Music Forum' started by ItsAndrew, Nov 20, 2020.

  1. ItsAndrew

    Prestigious Prestigious

    I hope publications don’t snub on the Ratboys, Beach Bunny, Cartalk, The Beths, or Retirement Party albums from this year. A few great emo/indie rock records that I feel are likely to be overlooked.
     
  2. CarpetElf

    douglas Prestigious

  3. ItsAndrew

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  4. Craig Manning

    @FurtherFromSky Moderator

    These still just seem so early to me, haha. I know this is the normal time (if not a little later), but I feel less mentally prepared for list time this year than normal.
     
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  5. The Lucky Moose

    I'm Emotional, I Hug the Block Prestigious

    This might be surprising or not surprising at all, but I don’t think I ever knowingly heard a Fiona Apple song
     
  6. Nate_Johnson

    CCRN, MSN Prestigious

    Time to start. That new album is incredible.
     
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  7. The Lucky Moose

    I'm Emotional, I Hug the Block Prestigious

    I’m definitely not coming down on her, that wasn’t my intention at all
     
  8. CarpetElf

    douglas Prestigious

    November 30th is fine. It's one day early but I'll allow it because what else do I have to do.

    That said, I'm far behind where I'd normally like to be at this time
     
  9. CarpetElf

    douglas Prestigious

    And shoutout to the Quietus for being the only list to have Algiers on it so far. HUGELY disappointed in Paste for that. They're local!
     
  10. navidson

    Regular

    I'm one of the 2 I guess
     
  11. CarpetElf

    douglas Prestigious

    Going through the ones I haven't heard at random. Wayfayer is REAL good. Whole album is good but Vaudeville is incredible.
     
  12. Fronnyfron

    Woke Up Right Handed Prestigious

    gorilla vs. bear's albums of 2020

    Eartheater, Kelly Lee Owens, Ela Minus, Actress, Tops, Shinichi Atobe, Charli, Westerman, OPN, Jessy Lanza, Helena Deland are some of my faves.
     
  13. jdr2187

    jdr2187

    Always enjoy the Gorilla vs Bear list. Good stuff.
     
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  14. username

    hey you lil piss baby

    Great stuff from GvB, as always. Totally expected Helena Deland at the top, but it's still nice to see since (imo) that record has not gotten nearly as much attention as it should have.

    Very cool to see Pa Salieu place so highly on both GvB and the Quietus. Did not expect to see that, especially since the record has only been out a few weeks.
     
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  15. OhTheWater

    Let it run Supporter

    Much better list than last year (at least in terms of the #1 spot). Hype to dig in!

    Dope to see 070 Shake on there!
     
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  16. username

    hey you lil piss baby

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  17. PauLo

    43% Burnt

    Glad to see SAULT getting the recognition they deserve. Both albums they released this year have been great.
     
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  18. OhTheWater

    Let it run Supporter

    Bartees! Jeff! Lomelda! Manger on McNichols in the top 10 holy shit!
     
  19. Fronnyfron

    Woke Up Right Handed Prestigious

    HAIM in the top 5 is....interesting
     
  20. ItsAndrew

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  21. cshadows2887

    Hailey, It Happens @haileyithappens Supporter

    I suspected I wasn't keeping up with the likely list favorites this year and was correct. Getting killed on these lists.

    Did discover Sault from them though, and that's rad.
     
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  22. OhTheWater

    Let it run Supporter

    Dogleg getting snubbed everywhere stinks on ice
     
  23. JM95

    Trusted

    I guess it's not a big enough album, nor unique enough as a left-field critical choice.
     
  24. yung_ting

    Trusted

    It was hyped pretty much everywhere, got BNM on Pitchfork and AOTW on Gum, honestly thought it was a lock for Stereogum’s top 30
     
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  25. username

    hey you lil piss baby

    Shocked it didn't make the 'gum list considering there is emo-leaning stuff on there
     
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