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Pixies - Head Carrier
September 30, 2016
Score
90
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PJ Harvey - The Hope Six Demolition Project
April 15, 2016
Score
90
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Umphrey's McGee - Zonkey
November 11, 2016
Score
80
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Garbage - Strange Little Birds
June 10, 2016
Score
70
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NOTE: This is not a year end list. This list is ordered by the ratings awarded albums throughout 2016.
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