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The Best Albums of 2021, Part Two: #10-#1

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Our look back at 2021 concludes with the ten best albums of the year.

The Best Albums of 2021, Part One: #20-#11

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Our look back at 2021 continues with the lower half of our albums list.

The Best Singles of 2021, Part Four: #5 – #1

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The five best singles of 2021, according to three writers and an spreadsheet formula. 

The Best Singles of 2021, Part Three: #10-#6

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We enter the top ten of our year-end singles list.

The Best Singles of 2021, Part Two: #16-#11

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Let’s talk about another five standout singles from 2021.

The Best Singles of 2021, Part One: #20-#16

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Let’s have a conversation about the twenty best singles of 2021.

2021 Year-End Rodeo: The Preamble

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