08-22-2019, 07:51 PM
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-49278814
What was the greatest year for music of all time? Many of us, when asked, would probably choose an era from our own youth.
Certain songs or albums which remind you of school, your rebellious teenage years or college and university are the ones most people would choose to return to again and again.
But not James Acaster.
In his new book, Perfect Sound Whatever, the comedian argues 2016 was the greatest ever year for music. And, to be fair, he puts forward a compelling case.
Some of the albums he highlights were both groundbreaking and hugely successful. Beyonce's Lemonade, for example, or Frank Ocean's critically-acclaimed Blonde. Kanye West and Radiohead are also namechecked, as is David Bowie's final studio album Blackstar, released days before his death.
Well, that's a bold claim, and not one that I expect many people to agree with (I don't think I do, although I'm not sure which year I would nominate instead!)
So, how would you say that 2016 compares to other recent years music-wise - and, indeed, to other years further in the past?
What was the greatest year for music of all time? Many of us, when asked, would probably choose an era from our own youth.
Certain songs or albums which remind you of school, your rebellious teenage years or college and university are the ones most people would choose to return to again and again.
But not James Acaster.
In his new book, Perfect Sound Whatever, the comedian argues 2016 was the greatest ever year for music. And, to be fair, he puts forward a compelling case.
Some of the albums he highlights were both groundbreaking and hugely successful. Beyonce's Lemonade, for example, or Frank Ocean's critically-acclaimed Blonde. Kanye West and Radiohead are also namechecked, as is David Bowie's final studio album Blackstar, released days before his death.
Well, that's a bold claim, and not one that I expect many people to agree with (I don't think I do, although I'm not sure which year I would nominate instead!)
So, how would you say that 2016 compares to other recent years music-wise - and, indeed, to other years further in the past?
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