
Rob Sheffield’s Top 20 Albums of 2020
Folklore, Fetch the Bolt Cutters, and more
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In a year that was most notably marked by isolation, self-quarantine, and feelings of loneliness, it’s essential to celebrate how talented artists found ways to collaborate that brought us some some great vibes and legit moods to get us through 2020. This roundup of bangers and bops spans all genres — rap and reggaeton, country […]
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