Best John Staley Derek Showerhead And David J Podcasts (2025)

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Killswitch Engage - This Consequence - Review 16:39

6d ago16:39

16:39

In what is clearly the worst-produced review that they've put out, John and Derek are wheeling their way to Tampa, FL for a Meshuggah show. The guys take the time to talk about This Consequence, the latest from metalcore vets Killswitch Engage. The review largely looks awful and sounds even worse, but hey, it is what it is. So fuel up, put your sea…

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Meshuggah - Immutable - The Indelible Edition 15:02

15d ago15:02

15:02

The Godfathers. The Powerhouse. The almighty progressive metal giants MESHUGGAH have released a remastered version of their 2022 release Immutable. With a new record label in the mix, Meshuggah took the opportunity to produce The Indelible Edition and to put a subtle coat of fresh paint on Immutable. Along with three live tracks recorded on the 202…

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Volbeat - By A Monster's Hand - Review 10:21

1M ago10:21

10:21

The jackwagons hopped in to chat about the latest single from VOLBEAT, By A Monster's Hand. Is this single the sign of a heavier album from the veteran Danish band? It feels like it! Stop by www.shittalkreviews.com for all the reviews, interviews and recipes for grandma's peanut butter and mustard cookies. #volbeat #robcaggiano #michaelpoulsen #met…

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Charley and Ryan from Doomsday - March 2025 Interview 36:40

1M ago36:40

36:40

Charley D and Ryan from Bay Area crushers DOOMSDAY stopped in for a chat with John and Derek and they got into all sorts of stuff. From the writing process and live shows to begging for endorsements, they cover a bunch of ground. DOOMSDAY is a crossover/thrash band that draws influence from the likes of Sepultura, Slayer, Iron Age, Metallica, and P…

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Stu Folsom - Spiritworld - March 2025 Interview 44:07

2M ago44:07

44:07

John and Derek had a chance to spend some time with a true renaissance cowboy: Las Vegas's own Stu Folsom. Stu is the founder of the killer crossover thrash band Spiritworld, an author and an all around great dude. They touch on Stu's early days in the rodeo, his vision for the trilogy of death-western albums, his book Godlessness and his lovely la…

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Alan Robert - Life Of Agony - Bassist, Artist, Author, Illustrator 34:25

2M ago34:25

34:25

Derek and John had the great pleasure of talking with renaissance man Alan Robert. In addition to being a founding member of Brooklyn based metal band Life Of Agony in the early 1990s, Alan is an award winning author with over 25 books to his name, he's a comic book creator, illustrator, a member of the Metal Hall Of Fame and his album River Runs R…

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King Diamond - Spider Lilly - Quickie Review 16:13

3M ago16:13

16:13

The mighty King Diamond is back with new material for 2025! Two of the three Shit Talk yahoos are long-time King Diamond fans and the other is new to the band. (We'll let you figure out which one of the guys has never heard of the band. Go ahead and take a guess. We'll wait.) If you're a fan of old school Mercyful Fate and/or any of the King Diamon…

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David Gilmour - Luck And Strange - Album Review 24:20

3M ago24:20

24:20

David Gilmour is one of those masterful songwriters and musicians who seemingly can do no wrong. His latest release, Luck And Strange is another fantastic album that seems to fit David's current station in life and includes many of his family members who all bring their own great flavors to the record. Sit down with the Shit Talk malcontents as the…

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Patriarkh - Prophet Ilja - Album Review 24:51

3M ago24:51

24:51

John and Derek were excited to get into a new kind of black metal album. Patriarkh hails from Białystok, Poland and splintered off from the band Batushka. Their first album, Prophet Ilja, is an absolutely wonderful first outing under the new band name. There are so many different facets to this album that the guys were reluctant to put them under j…

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Opeth - The Last Will And Testament - Album Review 25:23

3M ago25:23

25:23

The trifecta of yahoos finally got around to talking about the latest album from Swedish prog giants Opeth. To get right to the point, The Last Will And Testament is a monster album worthy of everyone’s time. If you already know Opeth, then you know. If you don’t know the band and you’re into killer musicianship, top shelf songwriting and concept a…

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2024 Heavy Album Of The Year 26:27

4M ago26:27

26:27

2024 has been another great year for new music releases. The Shit Talk yahoos sat down to run down their top five albums of the year. There's some consistencies and some left-fielders this time around, but the conversation definitely did not result in any trips to the hospital, so they're considering it a success. Check out www.shittalkreviews.com …

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Make Them Suffer - Make Them Suffer - Album Review 22:15

5M ago22:15

22:15

The Shit Talk yahoos got into the latest self titled release from Australia's metalcore band Make Them Suffer. Their fifth album, stacked with heavy, djenty riffs and soaring melodic choruses makes for an easy listen and is packed with great production, excellent tone choices and a ton of ear-worms, guaranteed to keep you humming for days. Be sure …

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Blood Incantation - Absolute Elsewhere - Album Review 30:56

5M ago30:56

30:56

What if a group of fellas from Colorado got together and mashed together 70s era progressive rock and psychelia with death metal? You get Blood Incantation, a band who's been making waves in the heavy music scene since 2011 with their genre spanning releases. With four full length albums and three EPs released 2013, their latest release ABSOLUTE EL…

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The Barbarians Of California - And Now I'm Just Gnashing My Teeth - Album Review 24:42

6M ago24:42

24:42

At long last, two of the three buffoons that make up Shit Talk Reviews finally sat down to talk about what will be certainly considered one of the best albums of 2024: And Now I’m Just Gnashing My Teeth from new LA based powerhouse The Barbarians Of California. The album smacks of rock, metal, punk, hardcore, thrash and has a few surprises thrown i…

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Eric Stenman - The Barbarians Of California - Interview 46:47

7M ago46:47

46:47

The Shit Talk fellas had a very enjoyable chat with the super talented studio engineer, producer and mixer Eric Stenman. Eric has been working in the music industry for over 35 years, both playing bass and guitar and running studios, wearing all sorts of different hats along the way. Going back to 2011, he has worked with Aaron Bruno and Los Angele…

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Lamb Of God - Ashes Of The Wake-20th Anniversary - Review 21:52

8M ago21:52

21:52

Right around 20 years ago, Lamb Of God released Ashes Of The Wake. The reviews back then were excellent, just as the reviews of the 20th Anniversary re-release have been. And since Lamb Of God has been such a staple (and because LoG is fast becoming a heritage band within the genre) the Shit Talk yahoos wanted to talk about it. Be sure to drop by w…

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Downpour - Kill The Mind - Album Review 16:16

8M ago16:16

16:16

This week John and Derek dig into Kill The Mind, the latest EP from Downpour. Fronted by Brian Fair (Shadows Fall, Overcast,) Derek Kerswill (Unearth, Seemless,) Matt Lebreton (Frozen, Cannae,) Pete Gelles (Birch Hill Dam, Sorrowseed,) Downpour brings a delicious mix of the heavy with some metalcore, progressive metal and straight up power. We love…

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Category 7 - Category 7 - Album Review 21:17

8M ago21:17

21:17

Definition of a Super Group: noun: super-group an exceptionally successful rock group or one formed by musicians already famous from playing in other groups. Derek and John sat down to yap about the latest metal super group to hit the scene: Category 7. Made up of five power hitters, the self-titled debut album brings modern power and the nostalgia…

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Brian Fair (Shadows Fall, Overcast, Downpour) - Interview 39:18

8M ago39:18

39:18

The guys sat down this week for a chat with the legendary vocalist (and fitness guru) from Shadows Fall, Overcast and Downpour, the one and only Brian Fair. They talk about sports (with balls and discs of all shapes,) Brian’s long musical history, Derek groping Brian’s junk in years past, Phish, and the mechanics of what it takes to maintain a voic…

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Songs That Hit You Right In The Soul! 29:18

8M ago29:18

29:18

Everybody has some songs or movies that hit like a ton of bricks whenever they come on. This week the Shit Talk band of misfits talk about three of their favorite songs that still have an impact on them. Drop by https://www.shittalkreviews.com for all the reviews, interviews and other good stuff. Here are the songs that the guys zero in on: 00:00 I…

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Patriarchs In Black - Visioning - Album Review 20:34

9M ago20:34

20:34

The trifecta of Shit Talk procrastination finally sat down to talk about Visioning, the latest album from Patriarchs In Black. In their third full length release, the duo of Dan Lorenzo (CASISUS KING, DAN LORENZO SOLO BAND, HADES, VESSEL OF LIGHT, NON-FICTION, THE CURSED) and Johnny Kelly (TYPE O NEGATIVE, DANZIG and A PALE HORSE NAMED DEATH among …

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Blake Ibanez (of Power Trip and Fugitive) - Interview 42:49

9M ago42:49

42:49

The guys were psyched to chat with one of the top riff and songwriters in the metal game today: Blake Ibanez of Power Trip and Fugitive. With a right hand like Papa Hetfield and a songwriting pen like Mustaine, Blake's work keeps the metal genre strong with killer playing and songcraft. Drop in on the conversation and see what's happening in Blake'…

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P.O.D. - Veritas - Album Review 22:16

9M ago22:16

22:16

Numetal mainstays P.O.D. have dropped their 11th album Veritas on May 3rd and John and David J finally got around to talking about it. If you’re looking for an ethereal journey through space and time, this might not be the album for you. But if you’re looking to swing to some familiar and comfortable rock rap, you’re going to dig this record. Be su…

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Cavalera Conspiracy - Schizophrenia - Album Review 27:39

10M ago27:39

27:39

This episode the Shit Talk triumvirate yak about Schizophrenia, the latest album from Cavalera Conspiracy. Of course, as the majority of the content on the record was first released in 1987 by Sepultura, one could be forgiven for saying it’s technically a Sepultura album. In any case, the Brothers Cavalera have dropped a freshly re-recorded version…

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Boundaries - Death Is Little More - Album Review 29:00

10M ago29:00

29:00

This episode the guys talk about Death Is Little More, the super powerful new album from Hartford based crushers Boundaries. If you’re down with high octane dissonance, bruising riffs and heartfelt lyrics, this is absolutely an album worth checking out. It’s a wonderful bit of music. In discussing the album and the powerful lyrical content, the guy…

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Dan Lorenzo and Johnny Kelly - Patriarchs In Black - Podcast Interview 50:54

10M ago50:54

50:54

The STR guys were happy to have a few visitors in the house for a chat this week! Dan Lorenzo (Hades, Non Fiction) and Johnny Kelly (Type O Negative, Danzig, Quiet Riot) joined the fray for a conversation about Patriarchs In Black’s new album Visioning, working remotely, songs named Robert, writing flows and relationships. If you want to donate to …

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Wheel - Charismatic Leaders - Podcast Album Review 18:45

10M ago18:45

18:45

This time around Derek got progged over the head. And he liked it! Charismatic Leaders is the third release from Finland’s progmetal gurus Wheel. As the resident Shit Talk prog guy, John wanted to bring it to the table. The album is great and is covered with just enough frosting for Derek (the resident thrash guy) to dig it too; the consensus is th…

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Kerry King - From Hell I Rise - Album Review 19:28

11M ago19:28

19:28

John and Derek sat down this time around to do the Devil’s Work. (Or rather, to chat about Kerry King’s new album From Hell I Rise.) It’s all Kerry King, but with enough touches of the Slayer to keep the diehard fans into it. It’s got so much power that Derek wants to run back to the woods in Vermont and start throwing beer kegs around if that’s an…

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Death Lens - Cold World - Album Review 17:36

11M ago17:36

17:36

It’s a “West-Coast-reverbed-out-surf-punk-with-tight-and-bouncy-Britrock” kind of week as the guys talk about Cold World, the latest release from L.A. based Death Lens. An album filled with ear worms, great production and big energy, the Shit Talk triumvirate get into it. You know where the STR site is, but we’re gonna remind you again anyway: http…

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Gwyn Strang - Frayle - Podcast Interview 26:48

11M ago26:48

26:48

On this episode of Shit Talk Reviews Derek and John have a chat with Gwyn Strang, the celestial frontwoman from Cleveland based doom band Frayle. Pull up a chair, light a candle and spend some time with them. The interview is up now on YouTube and on all streaming platforms. Links in bio. 0:00 Welcome to Shit Talk Reviews 0:33 Hi Gwyn! 1:00 Influen…

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DVNE - Voidkind - Album Review 23:34

11M ago23:34

23:34

This time around the fellas are chatting about VOIDKIND, the new release from Scottish prog sludge band DVNE. It’s a strong record and the guys have plenty to say about it. Grab yourself some snacks and a cold one (we’d recommend some haggis with cracked pepper crisps and a Harviestoun…) and drop in for the convo! The video version is up now on You…

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Daniel Freyberg - Crownshift - Podcast Interview 27:51

12M ago27:51

27:51

Daniel Freyberg is a monstrous guitar player and songwriter who has played with Naildown, Norther, Children Of Bodom and Crownshift. Crownshift's debut album was released on May 10 2024 and it's absolutely killer. Derek and John had the chance to talk with him about all things Daniel, Crownshift, gear and some of Crownshift's future plans. Grab you…

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Cavalera Conspiracy - Escape To The Void - Podcast Quickie 12:18

12M ago12:18

12:18

The Cavaleras and crew return with another re-recording of a vintage ripper and the Shit Talk guys are all about it. Max and Igor remain in top form with the first single from the upcoming rerelease of Schizophrenia. Drop in on the fellas as they get into it. Nostrildamus makes his predictions for the future of Cavalera/Sepultura, David J bemoans m…

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Melvins - Tarantula Heart - Album Review 16:04

12M ago16:04

16:04

For fans of the wild, sludgy, trudge, awesomeness that is MELVINS, it’s a great week with the release of their new album Tarantula Heart. It’s a beast of a record and the guys were psyched to talk about it. Grab yourself a glass of some of the world’s best lemonade (Country Time Lemonade; It’s not just for the summer, it’s good ALL YEAR ROUND…) and…

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Motley Crue - Dogs Of War - Podcast Quickie Review 14:22

12M ago14:22

14:22

Ohhh boy… The Shit Talk Reviews crew had to talk about Motley Crue’s latest single Dogs Of War. Obviously the guys all have their own opinion about the track, but the conversation seems to leave more questions than answers. For instance, did the band write track or was it composed by the great wizard behind the AI curtain? We’ll all find out at som…

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Crownshift - Crownshift - Podcast Album Review 21:50

1y ago21:50

21:50

It’s a lovefest this week as the guys get into the debut release from Crownshift. With members from Nightwish, Children Of Bodom, Fintroll and Wintersun, this album is expansive, grandiose and is destined to go down as one of the year’s best progressive metal records. Grab yourself a tasty beverage and some snacks and hang out with the Shit Talk gu…

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Vltimas - Epic - Album Review 20:32

1y ago20:32

20:32

This time around two of the three idiots (who make up this podcast trifecta of ineptitude) have a chat about Epic, the new album from supergroup Vltimas. The multinational band of powerhouse performers came together again to bring nine new tracks of the heavy. Also, John is a complete dink who may likely be forever haunted and Derek wants Lars to g…

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DragonForce - Warp Speed Warriors - Podcast Album Review 14:55

1y ago14:55

14:55

It's all about Taylor Swift this week! (Ok, not ALL about Taylor Swift...) This week David J and John sit down and yammer on about Warp Speed Warriors, the new album from DragonForce. A killer, super fast album packed full of powerful performances. As Derek was yachting in the French Riviera he wasn't able to attend the chat, but David and John are…

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Bruce Dickinson - The Mandrake Project - Podcast Album Review 32:22

1y ago32:22

32:22

This episode the yahoos talk about Bruce Dickinson's new solo album The Mandrake Project. Do Bruce's projects stand up to the high water mark set by his work with Iron Maiden? Should Bruce cut ties with Maiden and stick to a straight solo career? Should Dave take Bruce or Wolfie to the secluded island to repopulate the planet? Tune in to find out. …

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Enterprise Earth - Death: An Anthology - Podcast Album Review 25:16

1y ago25:16

25:16

The guys plop down and dig into the monstrous new album from Enterprise Earth. It's a beast of an album with enough meat on the bone to feed a country or two. Join in the frivolities and witness the majesty of David not knowing who Bruce Dickenson's studio band is, John speaking way out of turn and Derek falling prey to his own innards. Check out a…

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Judas Priest - Invincible Shield - Podcast Album Review 29:49

1y ago29:49

29:49

Judas Priest is back! (But did they ever really leave? No, they didn't...) The new album is solid so the fellas had to chat about it. Join the idiots for some Priestly conversation. David J sits in the dark, Derek is fully tomatoed and John admits his shortcomings when it comes to heritage metal. Hit up the STR website at https://www.shittalkreview…

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Ministry - Hopiumforthemasses - Podcast Album Review 25:43

1y ago25:43

25:43

This time around John, Derek "Ackbar" Showerhead and David J get into the latest offering from Ministry: Hopiumforthemasses. All of the guys were excited to chat about this album because, well, it's Ministry. (It's hard to go wrong with Al...) Grab some snacky cakes, a tasty beverage and settle in. Swing by https://www.shittalkreviews.com for all t…

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Lord Dying - Clandestine Transcendence - Podcast Album Review 23:18

1y ago23:18

23:18

The guys cop a squat and chat about the killer new release from Lord Dying - Clandestine Transcendence. The doom/sludge/metal outfit have graced us all with a monster album that scratches all kinds of itches. Be sure to drop by https://www.shittalkreviews.com to see all the podcasts, reviews, merch drops and instructions on how to drift your grandm…

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Alluvial - Death Is But A Door - Podcast Album Review 23:29

1y ago23:29

23:29

The guys were excited to sit down and talk about the latest EP from Alluvial: Death Is But A Door. (Well, initially only John was fired up, but he managed to drag Derek and David J into his fandom for the band...) The newest album from the Atlanta quartet is another amazing release and continues down the same road that was set by the previous two r…

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A Day To Remember - For Those Who Have Heart - Podcast Album Review 23:22

1+ y ago23:22

23:22

The fellas stepped back to 2007 to talk about the 2023 reissue of A Day To Remember’s album For Those Who Have Heart. David J espouses his love for Blink 182, Derek espouses his love for Dark Souls and John stays non-committal, outside of his love for Alluvial. Swing by https://www.shittalkreviews.com to check out all the reviews, podcasts and you …

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Witchsnake - Deathcult Of The Snake - Podcast Album Review 23:01

1+ y ago23:01

23:01

Happy New Year everybody! The dimwitted nimrods are kicking off 2024 with a swim in the Italian doom scene with a chat about Witchsnake’s new release Deathcult Of The Snake. Hang around for a bit as Derek grades David J’s grading, John hoards blackmail fodder and David J sports a sporty hat that’s of a sporting variety. Oh yeah, somehow, someway, t…

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THE FINALISTS! Top 10 Heavy Metal Albums of 2023 4:17

1+ y ago4:17

4:17

All the lists are up, the fighting has finally ended and all the blood has been mopped up. What does that REALLY mean? That it’s time to squish all the guys’ lists together into one big ‘ole master Top 10 Heavy Albums of 2023! Needless to say, as David J is at the center of the universe and everything revolves around him, he believes that all of hi…

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Top 10 Heavy Metal Albums Of 2023 - John Edition 24:19

1+ y ago24:19

24:19

It's John's week to educate Derek and David J on which albums made the Top 10 list for 2023. (Spoiler Alert: Apparently there are headbutts incoming for John...) Be sure to tune in next week for the knock-down, drag out, free for all as the idiots fight each other for the ultimate album of the 2023! In the meantime, head on over to https://www.shit…

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Top 10 Heavy Metal Albums of 2023 - Derek Edition 27:08

1+ y ago27:08

27:08

It's a tall pile of heavy albums this week! Strap in as the Shit Talk Reviews knuckleheads walk through Derek's Top 10 Heavy Metal Albums of 2023. Does David J call every single albums on Derek's list? Only time will tell. Grab yourself a tasty beverage and join the fellas as Derek waxes ecstatic over 2023's best heavy albums. Put on your showshoes…

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Top 10 Heavy Metal Albums Of 2023 - David J Edition 17:03

1+ y ago17:03

17:03

Since we're nearing the end of the year we're starting up the tanks and troop carriers and rolling into battle! What could these three buffoons have to fight about? Why, the best album of the year, of course. The (and we use this term lightly) brain trust are each taking turns with their top 10 albums of the year with David J taking the lead. He sn…

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