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Artist : Common Holly Album : When I Say To You Black Lightning Quick Description : New album from an indie favorite here. Why You Should Listen : This is not the most accessible album, but that's what makes it great. Overall Thoughts : Common Holly is odd, but leans into it. There are so many moments in this album that really just worked for me even if I couldn’t in good conscience recommend it to most people (hi there “Uuu”), but if you’re reading this you have a refined taste for adventure, so dive right in. I have no clue about the staying power of this record, but it’s been a while since I wanted to explore an album as much as I do this one. Recommendation : Really interesting listen. Artist : clipping. Album : There Existed an Addiction to Blood Quick Description : Latest from the futuristic sci-fi rap collective. Why You Should Listen : Great music, great lyrics, great everything. Overall Thoughts : Yeah, there’s a lot of great rap music out lately, but then...

Another busy week as we race toward the end of the year... Album of the Week : Artist : Common Holly Album : Playing House Quick Description : Surprising alt-rockish debut. Why You Should Listen : You're fully and completely enjoying this Overall Thoughts : Album of the week for me and it wasn’t really close. I thought this would be a gentle folky thing from the limited pieces I heard, but it turns out this has a lot of interesting musical wrinkles throughout. Sometimes it’s alt-rock, sometimes it’s some interesting indie pop, but it always kept me on my toes in the best possible way. The album had me saying wow within the first track, and I was hooked by the third. This one is a late surprise entry in the best albums race, and worth your time. Recommendation : You need to hear this Artist : Dr. Quandary Album : Jukebox Buddha Quick Description : Solid, old-style electronic music. Why You Should Listen : You grew up in the midst of the electronica explosion. Ove...