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Entering into the end-of-year phase... Artist : Hooverphonic Album : Looking for Stars Quick Description : Longtime UK act with a new album. Why You Should Listen : Hooverphonic have a long track record. Overall Thoughts : Somehow I am nearing 38 years of age and never listened to Hooverphonic before. This is probably a little too polished for my tastes on a whole, but there are so many catchy tunes on here that I almost don’t mind. I think “Horrible Person” hooked me in for good, but there are solid hooks throughout this whole thing that I can’t help but recommend it. And for me, I’ll be saving their “best of” for later. Recommendation : Give this a listen. Artist : Deena Abdelwahed Album : Khonnar Quick Description : Well to the left-of-center electronic music. Why You Should Listen : You want a fascinating, rewarding challenge. Overall Thoughts : I spent most of my time listening to this wondering why I liked it so much. In a way, it’s sort of like of you took Ben ...

A short week, understandably. With not a lot to say about many of these, we're doing this short-style. * Spose - Humans : rap album made in 24 hours but doesn't feel like it, it has great beats and instrumentation along with some truly solid songs. Best of the week. * Serpent Power - Electric Looneyland : Solid psych rock. I came for the Lovecraftian songs, I stayed for the weird, enjoyable mess this album is. * Charli XCX - Pop 2 : Another mixtape-style album. I'm glad she's spreading her wings, but this doesn't work. * N.E.R.D. - No One Ever Really Dies : I never understood this group when they were somewhat important, and I don't get it now. Also out: * Little Bandit - Breakfast Alone * Pye Corner Audio - Where Things Are Hollow * Eminem - Revival