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Steve Pick's avatar

I liked nearly every record you mentioned here, but your writing made me want to hear them all again (though, alas, there's not time to do that soon, as I'm trying to catch up on a whole bunch of things I actually missed so far this year). Special shout out for our shared love of Symbiont - I don't know that I've seen anybody else write about that one.

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No Fences Review's avatar

Thanks so much! I really appreciate it. Yeah, Symbiont is really fantastic. It's one I'm gonna be sitting with and learning from for a long time.

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Christopher Manson's avatar

Thanks. I've heard about 1/3 of these. Gonna be a very satisfying weekend.

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No Fences Review's avatar

Hope you find some things you like! Thanks as always for reading/listening.

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Robin Hall's avatar

I like the comparison of Shelby Lynn to Dusty Springfield. When I listened to the album, Springfield didn’t specifically come to mind but my first thought was “Memphis.” Which of course leads directly to Springfield.

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No Fences Review's avatar

Yes!!! That's a great connection.

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Bruce Warren's avatar

excellent choices.

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Phillip Overeem's avatar

I've been patiently waiting for someone to appropriately praise Safiya's album. I feel exactly the same way. It is VERY Memphis in a way I haven't heard in awhile. And Lynne's album is also a little underpraised! Thanks for the tips along the way this year!

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