Chris Farren, one half of the band Antarctigo Vespucci (with Jeff Rosenstock), has put together a list of his top 10 albums of 2018, along with an introduction paragraph. Take it away, Chris...

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2018 was an incredible year for music. Some real great surprises from new and old artists alike. Pop, rock, hip hop, jazz - you name it, there were releases from almost every genre this year. My favorite way to listen to music is with headphones on. My second favorite way is with a different, slightly less expensive but sleeker pair of headphones. Third? I'm going to have to go with big speakers. My friends think I'm absolutely crazy, but I love the sound of recorded music through big speakers. My fourth favorite way to listen to music is on my laptop speakers. It's retro, it's vintage, and I feel beautiful when I do it.

2018 was also a great year for Bluetooth technology. On January 1st 2018, I sold all of my cords on Craigslist. As my head thrashes back and forth unencumbered by wire, I am finally free.

Here are my favorite records of 2018.

10. Antarctigo Vespucci - Love In The Time of E-Mail

9. Antarctigo Vespucci - Love In The Time of E-Mail

8. Antarctigo Vespucci - Love In The Time of E-Mail

7. Antarctigo Vespucci - Love In The Time of E-Mail

6. Antarctigo Vespucci - Love In The Time of E-Mail

5. Antarctigo Vespucci - Love In The Time of E-Mail

4. Antarctigo Vespucci - Love In The Time of E-Mail

3. Antarctigo Vespucci - Love In The Time of E-Mail

2. Antarctigo Vespucci - Love In The Time of E-Mail

1. Antarctigo Vespucci - Love In The Time of E-Mail