Chris Farren's (Antarctigo Vespucci) very serious and not joking top 10 of 2018

Chris Farren, one half of the band Antarctigo Vespucci (with Jeff Rosenstock), has put together a list of his top 10 albums of 2018, along with an introduction paragraph. Take it away, Chris…

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2018 was an incredible year for music. Some real great surprises from new and old artists alike. Pop, rock, hip hop, jazz – you name it, there were releases from almost every genre this year. My favorite way to listen to music is with headphones on. My second favorite way is with a different, slightly less expensive but sleeker pair of headphones. Third? I’m going to have to go with big speakers. My friends think I’m absolutely crazy, but I love the sound of recorded music through big speakers. My fourth favorite way to listen to music is on my laptop speakers. It’s retro, it’s vintage, and I feel beautiful when I do it.

2018 was also a great year for Bluetooth technology. On January 1st 2018, I sold all of my cords on Craigslist. As my head thrashes back and forth unencumbered by wire, I am finally free.

Here are my favorite records of 2018.

10. Antarctigo Vespucci – Love In The Time of E-Mail
9. Antarctigo Vespucci – Love In The Time of E-Mail
8. Antarctigo Vespucci – Love In The Time of E-Mail
7. Antarctigo Vespucci – Love In The Time of E-Mail
6. Antarctigo Vespucci – Love In The Time of E-Mail
5. Antarctigo Vespucci – Love In The Time of E-Mail
4. Antarctigo Vespucci – Love In The Time of E-Mail
3. Antarctigo Vespucci – Love In The Time of E-Mail
2. Antarctigo Vespucci – Love In The Time of E-Mail
1. Antarctigo Vespucci – Love In The Time of E-Mail