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Best Albums of 2011 (Part 4)

Their names might both be Chris but beyond that, Atto and Mollica are total oppositsies. In part 4, Chris Mollica unabashedly declares his love for all things Justin Vernon and four other really good albums. Despite the season of good cheer, we’re still not sorry for the “boner iver” joke from Part 1.

Best Albums of 2011 (Part 2)

Here’s the thing about Ross’s favorite albums of the year: he’s only kind of into them. He heaps almost as much criticism on them as praise. I don’t understand it. Pretty good list, though. You won’t go wrong spending some serious time with any of these. [Correction. He’s actually really into them, but middle aged? I don’t … Continue reading

The Songs of 2011 (Part 4)

Yeah, bearded white dudes. Let it out. Shit’s not gonna get any better. Oh, we think it will, sure. The grand illusion, don’t you know. A New Year = a new beginning. Hogwash. At first listen, you might think Chris Mollica’s selections for songs of the year portend some idyllic new life, replete with love … Continue reading

The Songs of 2011 (Part 2)

Yeah, that’s right. Get the fuck out of my face, 2011. Dan Bejar, by the way, always looks condescendingly pissed. On stage, in press photos, at amusement parks, eating ice cream. Always. I’m actually kind of intimidated by him. His music on the other hand…also casually condescending and just a little peeved. But really good. … Continue reading