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The Commute 2021 Q3
October 15, 2021
Featuring albums from Billie Eilish, Lucy Dacus and Lil Nas X
Chasing After Golden Hour: A "star-crossed" Review
October 2, 2021
How the fruitless search for the love that made "Golden Hour" so special ends in a lack of catharsis... and the discovery of new light.
Certified Lover Boy, DONDA, and the Joys of Ignoring Discourse
September 11, 2021
The fight between Drake and Kanye West is a pointless waste of time, but that doesn't mean the albums themselves are as well.
Top 30 Best Community Episodes
August 26, 2021
Exploring the genius of Community's character relationships and its enormous heart an entire decade late.
"Solar Power" And Embracing Your Comfort Zone
August 20, 2021
Learning to temper expectations for your favs even if it means a weaker album.
Some Thoughts on Brooklyn 99's "The Good Ones" and "The Lake House"
August 14, 2021
Some brief thoughts on the first two episodes of Brooklyn 99's final season.
The Commute 2021: Q2 (3/3)
July 7, 2021
Featuring albums from: Lil Baby & Lil Durk, Left At London, Polo G, Emotional Oranges, Maroon 5, Alan Jackson, Backxwash, Doja Cat & Tyler The Creator.
The Commute 2021: Q2 (2/3)
July 6, 2021
Featuring albums from Shelley FKA DRAM, Morray, Miranda Lambert, J. Cole, Panopticon, Olivia Rodrigo, twenty one pilots, Dayglow, and Cole Chaney.
The Commute 2021: Q2 (1/3)
July 5, 2021
Featuring albums from: Demi Lovato, SUNDAYS, Genesis Owusu, Brockhampton, Taylor Swift, Pink Sweat$, Eric Church, Adeem The Artist, Elori Saxl, Porter Robinson, Giveon and Thomas Rhett.
Diamond In The Rough: Maroon 5
June 15, 2021
Trying to find the positives and the hidden talents of an otherwise hated artist. This episode: Maroon 5.
In Defense of Scaled and Icy
May 28, 2021
twenty one pilots make their most divisive album to date, but there's more to the album's shimmery pop sound and detached paranoia than meets the eye.
What The Kid Laroi Taught Me About Teenage Melodrama Through The Eyes of a Growing Adult
May 12, 2021
AKA why I like "WITHOUT YOU" when I probably shouldn't
Best Albums of 2020 (3-1)
April 18, 2021
My three favorite albums of the year. So much so I had more to say about them than any other album thus far.
Best Albums of 2020 (15-4)
April 18, 2021
Some of the crowning jewels of 2020. Must-listen to albums regardless of what your music preference is.
Best Albums of 2020 (30-16)
April 17, 2021
Some more of the best albums of the year.
Best Albums of 2020 (100-31)
April 16, 2021
Part one of my favorite albums of the year
The Commune 2021: Q1 (January-March)
April 5, 2021
Featuring albums from Morgan Wallen, Tenant From Zero, Trippie Redd, Grandbrothers, YOASOBI, Nick Cave & Warren Ellis, Jetty Bones, Selena Gomez, Benny The Butcher & Harry Fraud, AJR, Rod Wave & more!
Global Excl. US Top 20 Ranked (April Fools)
April 1, 2021
It's tradition!
Diamond In The Rough: AJR
March 29, 2021
Trying to find the positives and the hidden talents of an otherwise hated artist. This episode: AJR.
MWE Week Four: Poets of the Fall, MF DOOM, and Gorillaz
March 1, 2021
The theatrical romance of Poets of the Fall,
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