#350 The Best Album of 1989, Round 2 Match #95: Fugazi vs. Nomeansno
Hey folks! Fugazi, 13 SONGS vs. Nomeansno, WRONG Today’s Best Album of 1989 match is: #11 Fugazi, 13 SONGS Listen on Spotify or YouTube vs. #75 Nomeansno,...
#349 The Best Album of 1989, Round 2 Match #94: Fine Young Cannibals vs. Tears for Fears
Hey folks! Fine Young Cannibals, THE RAW & THE COOKED vs. Tears for Fears, THE SEEDS OF LOVE Today’s Best Album of 1989 match is: #27 Fine Young Cannibals,...
#348 The Best Album of 1989, Round 2 Match #93: Nirvana vs. Blake Babies
Hey folks! Nirvana, BLEACH vs. Blake Babies, EARWIG Today’s Best Album of 1989 match is: #6 Nirvana, BLEACH Listen on Spotify or YouTube vs. #59 Blake...
#347 The Best Album of 1989, Round 2 Match #92: Neneh Cherry vs. Steve Reich
Hey folks! Neneh Cherry, RAW LIKE SUSHI vs. Steve Reich, DIFFERENT TRAINS/ELECTRIC COUNTERPOINT Today’s Best Album of 1989 match is: #19 Neneh Cherry, RAW...
#346 The Best Album of 1989, Round 2 Match #91: The Jesus and Mary Chain vs. 3rd Bass
Hey folks! The Jesus and Mary Chain, AUTOMATIC vs. 3rd Bass, THE CACTUS ALBUM Today’s Best Album of 1989 match is: #14 The Jesus and Mary Chain, AUTOMATIC...
#345 2001: My Recent Favorites
Hey folks! I’m going to assume you saw the last email that went out a few hours ago. (If not, click here.) Since right now all I’m essentially doing is...
#344 Best Album of 1989 Matches Canceled This Week (9/29-10/3)
Hey folks, In case you don’t follow me on Bluesky, I found out earlier today (Sunday 9/28) that my mom is not likely to live past this week, and maybe not...
#343 Best Album of 1989 Tournament: Week #18 Wrap-Up
Hey folks! Work is done, Bob. Pop Will Eat Itself, you been et. Indigo Girls, you’re closer to fin. You’ve been deposed, Queen. Michael, MARCH on outta here....
#342 The Best Album of 1989, Round 2 Match #90: Camper Van Beethoven vs. Michael Penn
Hey folks! Camper Van Beethoven, KEY LIME PIE vs. Michael Penn, MARCH Today’s Best Album of 1989 match is: #30 Camper Van Beethoven, KEY LIME PIE Listen on...
#341 The Best Album of 1989, Round 2 Match #89: De La Soul vs. Queen Latifah
Hey folks! De La Soul, 3 FEET HIGH AND RISING vs. Queen Latifah, ALL HAIL THE QUEEN Today’s Best Album of 1989 match is: #3 De La Soul, 3 FEET HIGH AND...
#340 The Best Album of 1989, Round 2 Match #88: Indigo Girls vs. The Wedding Present
Hey folks! Indigo Girls, INDIGO GIRLS vs. The Wedding Present, BIZARRO Today’s Best Album of 1989 match is: #23 Indigo Girls, INDIGO GIRLS Listen on Spotify...
#339 The Best Album of 1989, Round 2 Match #87: The B-52’s vs. Pop Will Eat Itself
Hey folks! The B-52's, COSMIC THING vs. Pop Will Eat Itself, THIS IS THE DAY... THIS IS THE HOUR... THIS IS THIS! Today’s Best Album of 1989 match is: #10...
#338 The Best Album of 1989, Round 2 Match #86: Bob Mould vs. Jungle Brothers
Hey folks! Bob Mould, WORKBOOK vs. Jungle Brothers, DONE BY THE FORCES OF NATURE Today’s Best Album of 1989 match is: #26 Bob Mould, WORKBOOK Listen on...
#337 Best Album of 1989 Tournament: Week #17 Wrap-Up
Hey folks! No mercy for you, Bob. Bonnie, you ran out of time. Business is closed, EPMD. This KITE has flown, Kirsty. BDP, you are O-U-T. Absolutely...
#336 The Best Album of 1989, Round 2 Match #85: The Stone Roses vs. Boogie Down Productions
Hey folks! The Stone Roses, THE STONE ROSES vs. Boogie Down Productions, GHETTO MUSIC: THE BLUEPRINT OF HIP HOP Today’s Best Album of 1989 match is: #7 The...
#335 The Best Album of 1989, Round 2 Match #84: Kate Bush vs. Kirsty MacColl
Hey folks! #18 Kate Bush, THE SENSUAL WORLD vs. #47 Kirsty MacColl, KITE Today’s Best Album of 1989 match is: #18 Kate Bush, THE SENSUAL WORLD Listen on...
#334 The Best Album of 1989, Round 2 Match #83: Madonna vs. EPMD
Hey folks! Madonna, LIKE A PRAYER vs. EPMD, UNFINISHED BUSINESS Today’s Best Album of 1989 match is: #15 Madonna, LIKE A PRAYER Listen on Spotify or YouTube...
#333 The Best Album of 1989, Round 2 Match #82: Ministry vs. Bonnie Raitt
Hey folks! Ministry, THE MIND IS A TERRIBLE THING TO TASTE vs. Bonnie Raitt, NICK OF TIME Today’s Best Album of 1989 match is: #31 Ministry, THE MIND IS A...
#332 The Best Album of 1989, Round 2 Match #81: Beastie Boys vs. Bob Dylan
Hey folks! Beastie Boys, PAUL'S BOUTIQUE vs. Bob Dylan, OH MERCY Today’s Best Album of 1989 match is: #2 Beastie Boys, PAUL'S BOUTIQUE Listen on Spotify or...
#331 Best Album of 1989 Tournament: Week #16 Wrap-Up
Hey folks! Goodbye, Beautiful South. More like so unalive, Love and Rockets. Tracy, I love you but you’re outta here. Operation Ivy? More like Operation...