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Gareth Lind's avatar

I'm actually loving Men I Trust (Apple not Spotify algorithm, in this case). True, my tastes have mellowed considerably with age and endtimes, since I always feel in the need calm. And I do draw while listening, among other things. But I don't feel part of the "somnambulant passive-listening trend." I like "flow" music, not too distracting with good texture and riffs. I certainly actively listen. Equus Caballus, the more uptempo poppy album of the two released this year, qualifies. (Equus Asinus, which was the actual album nominated, I haven't given my full somnambulant attention yet, but I will now.) Go into their back catalogue and play Oncle Jazz (2019), which I've been mainlining as well. I love the production and musicianship, with Tailwhip being an awesome disco number.

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Paul Wells's avatar

Lou-Adriane Cassidy was a happy discovery for me this year, though she's already got another new album since the one that's nominated. I like more of these albums than usual. Either Polaris is mellowing or I am.

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Michael Barclay's avatar

Polaris is definitely mellowing. More than half the list is musical Ativan, some of it mixed with Ambien.

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Carl Wilson's avatar

Is it me, or did you miss Destroyer in your over-40 list? Dan is 52. Otherwise, great analysis as always.

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Michael Barclay's avatar

You're totally right, thank you. Maybe that record made me so angry that I forgot about it! Will correct.

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