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Album XIII: “Currents” (2015) - Tame Impala
What happens when time changes us before we’re ready?

I’ve been listening to Tame Impala for over a decade now—ever since I was introduced to “The Less I Know The Better.” He was one of the first artists in my adolescence to catapult me into the wide world of music that I live in now. However, his music and stories didn’t begin affecting me as profound inspirations for how I live my life until ... read more

Album XII: “Blue” (1971) - Joni Mitchell
When does emotional honesty become remorse?

If she wasn’t already there—which I doubt—Joni Mitchell has definitely made her way onto my imaginary list of living legends with this record. I wish I could count how many times my body ran cold with chills upon hearing her soft, sweet voice singing tales of love, devastation, sorrow, and hope. This is all so full of golden conversation that I feel as though it’s a chat ... read more

Album XI: “Process” (2017) - Sampha
Where does letting go even begin?

Sampha was probably the first artist here that I went into without any prior expectations. I didn’t have an idea of what it would sound like or what it would speak of, but I’m definitely glad that I added it to the list. I get a bit lost at certain points, but he always seems to help me find my way back through how he articulates himself and expresses his feelings. He seems to personify his emotions ... read more

Album X: “Tango in the Night” (1987) - Fleetwood Mac
Why does healing sometimes feel more frightening than heartbreak?

I’m absolutely in love with how they sound here. I dare say that this is their strongest record from the ones I’ve heard thus far. Their voices are godly in how they deliver and depict all that’s meant to stay with me; they’re harmonious in how they’ve created this world for all of them to flourish within. It’s that harmony that ... read more