EP 51. Our Favorite Albums of 2021

Please join us for our second annual attempt to recall the new music we liked in 2021.
Not a "best of list" - who are we to decide what is best - rather these are our favorite albums we heard this year. Not a comprehensive list by any means. For one it takes time to simmer, to establish a reputation. That early euphoria can fade, and uncovered gems could reveal themselves years later.
The artists that produced many of the albums we discuss in the episode are listed below.
Liars
Mdou Moctar
FACS
Kanye West
King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard
Drake
Arab Strap
Dave
Mountain Goats
Squid
Black Country, New Road
Kacey Musgraves
Iron Maiden
IDLES
Porches
The Armed
Amyl and the Sniffers
Demiser
Japanese Breakfast
Sault
CAN
SLIFT
The Hold Steady
Sturgill Simpson
Doja Cat
JuiceWRLD
Metallica covers
Modest Mouse

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