Throughout December, CHIRP Radio presents its volunteers’ top albums of 2016. Our next list is from DJ Mauricio Reyes.

I miss Prince.

#1   We Got It From Here… Thank U 4 Your Service  by A Tribe Called Quest (Epic)
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This album saved me from totally losing my mind after November 8th.

#2   The Life of Pablo by Kanye West (Def Jam)
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A Heart Breaking Work of Staggering Genius. Hate Kanye all you want but I think it's extremely difficult to put out 7 albums in a row that range from very good to classic. Too bad he's lost his mind in the process. Also. DEBARGE!!!

#3   Spiritual Songs For Lovers To Sing  by Lost Under Heaven (Mute)
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I have a thing for bands from Manchester ¯\_(?)_/¯

#4   Blonde by Frank Ocean (Self-Released)
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Like you're at a giant waterpark floating down a lazy river but you're the only one there.

#5   Light Upon the Lake by Whitney (Secretly Canadian)
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Timeless.

#6   Moth by Chairlift (Columbia)
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R.I.P.

#7   iiiDrops by Joey Purp (Self-Released)
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Purple Rain.

#8   The Odd Tape by Oddisee (Mello Music Group)
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Sometimes you don't need words.

#9    Tender Madness by Jenny Besetzt (Friends Records)
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Best Mancunian band from North Carolina.

#10   Coloring Book  by Chance the Rapper (Self-Released)
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The sound of Chicago in the summertime. He could run for mayor and probably win.

Honorable Mentions:
11. David Bowie-Blackstar
12. Basia Bulat-Good Advice
13. Radiohead- A Moon Shaped Pool
14. Anderson Paak-Malibu
15. Johann Johannsson-Orphee
16. Flesh Panthers- Willows Weep
17. Drake-Views
18. Twin Peaks- Down In Heaven
19. Touche Amore- Four
20. Noname-Telephone
21. Pixies- Head Carrier
22. Warpaint-Heads Up
23. Guerilla Toss- Eraser Stargazer
24. Kweku Collins- Nat Love
25. Hamilton Leithauser + Rostam- I Had A Dream That You Were Mine

Favorite EPs:
Sheer Mag-III
The Walters-Young Men

Favorite Track: Never Gonna Die- CC Dust