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JAMES DEPAOLO’s Worst 10 Albums of 2023

November 19, 2023 James DePaolo Comments Off

Let’s face it, when we dive into a new album, we’re not doing it with the intention of hating it. It’s a journey fueled by curiosity and anticipation, a quest for those musical gems that […]

Year End Review: JAMES DEPAOLO Picks the Top 10 Albums of 2022

December 18, 2022 James DePaolo Comments Off

Honorable Mentions: Arch Enemy, Korukuma and the Yeah Yeah Yeah’s 10. The Nova Twins-Supernova 9. Veldune-Veldune 8. Machine Head-Of Kingdom and Crown 7. Wet Leg-Wet Leg 6. Venom Prison-Erebos 5. Witch Fever-Congregation 4. Darkher-The Buried […]

JAMES DEPAOLO Picks The 10 Best Albums of 2020

January 1, 2021 James DePaolo Comments Off

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Year End Review: JAMES DEPAOLO ‘The 10 Worst Albums of 2020’

December 13, 2020 James DePaolo Comments Off

10. SMASHING PUMPKINS ‘CYR‘ Listening to this album made me rethink my stance on ‘Gish’ and ‘Siamese Dream’. Music fans should be rewarded for their loyalty, not punished. This album possibly has a few moments […]

Year End Review: JAMES DEPAOLO TOP 20 ALBUMS OF 2016

December 11, 2016 James DePaolo Comments Off

Honorable Mentions— their are way too many to mention. 20. AMY PATE Ages 19. THE NAKED AND FAMOUS Simple Forms 18. THE NEGATIVE NANCYS Sorry, Not Sorry [Full Review HERE] 17. PJ HARVEY The Hope […]

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Year End Review: JAMES DEPAOLO’S TOP 15 ALBUMS OF 2015

December 27, 2015 James DePaolo Comments Off

15. BEST COAST California Nights 14. FEAR FACTORY Genexus 13. FAITH NO MORE Sol Invictus 12. KYLESA Exhausting Fire 11. LOCAL H Hey, Killer 10. NIGHT VIPER Night Viper 9. LANA DEL REY Honeymoon 8. […]