Mike Scales writesCHIRP Radio Best of 2020: Mike Scales

Throughout December, CHIRP Radio presents its volunteers’ top albums of 2020. Our next list is from CHIRP Metal Detector Mike Scales.

10 Favorites of 2020 and Some Honorable Mentions in No Particular Order

Inlet by Hum (Polyvinyl)

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https://humband.bandcamp.com/album/inlet

Ultimate Success Today by Protomartyr (Domino)

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https://protomartyr.bandcamp.com/album/ultimate-success-today

High Risk Behaviour by The Chats (Bargain Bin)

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https://thechatslovebeer.bandcamp.com/album/high-risk-behaviour-2

Poverty Metal by Henrik Palm (Svart)

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https://henrik-palm.bandcamp.com/album/poverty-metal

Purple Moonlight Pages by R.A.P. Ferreira (Ruby Yacht)

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https://afrolab9000.bandcamp.com/album/purple-moonlight-pages

None of Us Are Getting Out of This Life Alive by The Streets (Island)

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It is What it Is by Thundercat (Brainfeeder)

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https://thundercat.bandcamp.com/album/it-is-what-it-is

Ohms by Deftones (Reprise)

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May You Be Held by Sumac (Thrill Jockey)

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https://sumac.bandcamp.com/album/may-you-be-held

Extraterrestrial by The Hÿss (self-released)

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https://thehyss.bandcamp.com/

Honorable Mentions:

Midnight - Rebirth By Blasphemy (Metal Blade)
Wailin' Storms - Rattle (Gilead Media)
Maggot Heart - Mercy Machine (Rapid Eye)
LIP - LIP I (self-released)
Serengeti - Ajai (self-released)