When it comes down to it, was 2020 really a good year for anything? The most positive spin you could put on the year is that it gave some people more time to work on projects that meant something to them while the rest of their lives were on hold.
Music, like many creative pursuits, continued seemingly unabated through 2020. That certainly was the case in Lancaster County as musicians poured their hearts out into a variety of different albums and songs. Perhaps the worst aspect of a list like this is the stark reminder that many of these artists havenât yet been able to perform these songs in front of an audience. Live music â that is, where your eyes can meet the performersâ and you can breathe the same air, and itâs not on a laptop or smart phone â is deeply missed.
If there’s one primary focus that will define 2020, it won’t be music. It will be the word
pandemic. The world stood still for months on end as anxiety crested, humans recessed into homes, and physically going outside began to feel foreign and poisonous. Thankfully, artists thrive when their backs are against the wall, with some of the best music ever created coming as an outpouring of the soul when the deck was stacked.
2020 felt no different. With a never-before-seen mutating human virus; a nation of millions in discontent and unrest; a flood of powerful, sustained protests in the wake of George Floyd’s death; and a climate that is revolting exponentially, the musicians of the world were not in want for motive. As a result, the themes of this year’s best albums were rooted in deliberation, intent, ration, purpose, and reason. In 2020, it’s – dare we say – refreshing to hear albums that candidly represented the sensibilities of a world at odds with itself. After al
holiday season, we’re all eagerly searching for that
perfect gift for the
music lover in our lives. Concert tickets are obviously out of the question unless you want to plan far in advance. And
merch can be hit or miss, especially if you aren’t too sure of your loved one’s personal style. Luckily, with the resurgence of
vinyl records in recent years, we’ve compiled a
list of 2020 vinyl releases for those looking to mix it up.
Your peers may not have seen their favorite bands live in 2020, but at least you can still bring a piece of their discography to them. Take a peek to see which essential 2020
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