Best of 2021: Music
Remember this time last year when we were all like, “Oh my GOD, I can’t wait for 2021 -- everything’s going to be better then!” How is that working out for you? While the world is still an absolute mess, there is some solace to be taken in the fact that we continue to have great music to listen to even as society seemingly collapses around us. So as we bid another grueling year goodbye, the Great Pop Culture Debate wants to look back and share what we think is some of the best new music of 2021! We discuss albums from Billie Eilish, Jazmine Sullivan, ABBA, Olivia Rodrigo, Fickle Friends, Cynthia Erivo, Lil Nas X, Foo Fights, and more!
Host Eric Rezsnyak and GPCD panelists Andrea Guerrero, Gary Jackson, and Jake Pitochelli are joined by special guest Zack to discuss their individual Top 3 picks for best albums of 2021. No debate, just a pop culture show-and-tell. Did your favorite albums make the list?
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Looking for selections from each of the nominated albums? Click here for our playlist.
Andrea Guerrero Pick #1: Billie Eilish Happier Than Ever
Eric Rezsnyak Pick #1: Vincint There Will Be Tears
Gary Jackson Pick #1: Jazmine Sullivan Heaux Tales
Jake Pitochelli Pick #1: ABBA Voyage
Zack Derby Pick #1: Mammoth WVH Mammoth WVH
Andrea Guerrero Pick #2: Olivia Rodrigo Sour
Eric Rezsnyak Pick #2: Fickle Friends Weird Years
Gary Jackson Pick #2: Cynthia Erivo Ch. 1 Vs. 1
Jake Pitochelli Pick #2: Lil Nas X Montero
Zack Derby Pick #2: Foo Fighters Medicine at Midnight
BUT WAIT THERE’S MORE! For each panelist’s No. 1 picks, PLUS our honorable mentions, listen to the episode now! We absolutely saved the best for last.
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EPISODE CREDITS
Host: Eric Rezsnyak
Panel: Andrea Guerrero, Gary Jackson, Jake Pitochelli
Special Guest: Zack Derby
Producer: Mike Rapin
Editor: Jeffery Perry