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Peter Zimmerman writesCHIRP Radio Best of 2020: Pete Zimmerman
Throughout December, CHIRP Radio presents its volunteers’ top albums of 2020. Our next list is from DJ (Saturdays 3pm - 6pm) Pete Zimmerman.
On Wednesday, March 11th I was with my wife at SPACE in Evanston to take in a show by singer-songwriter Tyler Ramsey. While we were waiting for the show to start, I received a notification on my phone that said the NBA would be canceling the remainder of the season. Little did I know that that Tyler Ramsey show would be the last concert I would attend in 2020.
As the months progressed and we spent most of our time at home, I found myself listening to the music that was made closest to our home. Support local music and support your local record store.
Joe Held: Rebellious Jukebox writesCHIRP Radio Best of 2020: Joe Held
Throughout December, CHIRP Radio presents its volunteers’ top albums of 2020. Our next list is from DJ and Record Donations Co-Manager Joe Held.
Even though 2020 was a difficult year in many ways, there was a wealth of great music released! Here are ten albums I liked a lot.
algabor writesCHIRP Radio Best of 2020: Al Gabor
Throughout December, CHIRP Radio presents its volunteers’ top albums of 2020. Our next list is from volunteer Al Gabor.
Matt Barr writesCHIRP Radio Best of 2020: Matt Barr
Throughout December, CHIRP Radio presents its volunteers’ top albums of 2020. Our next list is from DJ Matt Barr.
Alongside all the stress and heartbreak, 2020 delivered huge helpings of good music. I found myself buying and listening to more new records (and Bandcamp downloads) this year than ever before. And yet, there are still so many 2020 releases I haven’t gotten to yet, or didn’t have time to fully absorb.
In the end, I’ve listed the albums that pleased me the most...so far.
Mike Bennett writesCHIRP Radio Best of 2020: Mike Bennett
Throughout December, CHIRP Radio presents its volunteers’ top albums of 2020. Our next list is from DJ and Board member emeritus Mike Bennett.
Staying at home, and thus losing so many social activities, meant I listened to more music than ever. And once I took on a second DJ shift, I doubled up my efforts to listen to new music, and I'm sure I've never come close to listening to as many new releases in a year as I have in 2020.
And there was so much good music, of all sorts, some of it directly inspired by artists taking this down time and doing something with it. This year only drove home how music can bring us together, even when he have to be apart, providing connection, and, even more importantly, comfort.
A lot of my favorite records this year simply made me feel a better in a time where things often felt hopeless. I rank albums because it appeals to my sense of order, but below my honorable mentions are 40-60 records that are just about as good.
And thanks to everyone who tuned in this year - going to the studio to do shows was more of a treat than ever, and hearing from so many of you made it really uplifting for me.