A feeling of dread washes over me annually at this time, when the professional hazard known as the year-end list falls upon me. I have a tendency to take the task too seriously, and as November rolls around I try to cram in as many records that I haven't heard yet as I can into my listening regime. Many of those records have been sitting on my shelves, waiting for some free time, but then I also go on the lookout for things I've missed.…
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