Year End Lists

Despite it being four years old, I really enjoy these words from Yancey Strickler (Kickstarter) on Year End Lists. Basically, he calls bullshit on the whole ordeal and even goes as far as to dissect the mentality behind the slot selections (i.e. Always avoid number four.). It's a worthy read but I particularly enjoy this little positive spin:

At some point over the next week I’ll probably break down and post some records that I like. But I won’t expect you to like them. My taste is mine and your taste is yours. I claim no agency over what moves you - it assumes a dynamic that doesn’t actually exist.

I will likely do the same. Revisit some releases that did something for me and maybe you'll like them but I, by no means, look to rank anything as The Best.