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Grian Chatten of Fontaines D.C.
With the live music industry holed below water level for most of the year, music became a solitary pursuit for many people and despite or maybe because of the travails, musicians stepped up to the mark with some truly stellar work
It was a year of streamed gigs and a new sense of purpose for many new acts, but 2020 also spawned great work from music s biggest names. After already releasing a new album earlier in the year, country pop crossover sweetheart Taylor Swift announced a surprise second album in December. A sister record to the acclaimed
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If 2020 were a mixtape, it would be a little bit. well, chaotic. But eclecticism is a virtue, and considering how tumultuous the last nine months have been, hopping around between disparate genres, tones and styles was a coping mechanism unto itself. Since most of us haven t experienced live music since at least the spring, we ve disappeared into albums both new and old to fill the void. And since 2020 was a weird one, we decided to do something a little bit different and cull our individual picks for the year s best into a single list of 10 titles, with an extra hat tip to a classic artist we discovered mid-quarantine.
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The 20 best albums of 2020 by LGBTQ+ artists
It’s the unstoppable queer music talent for me.
WORDS BY ZOYA RAZA-SHEIKH
28th December 2020
2020 has been a tumultuous year for music. With a lack of live shows and those euphoric moments of yelling lyrics openly in a crowded space, it’s been a year of putting some celebrations on hold. But still, artists found strength in solitude and unveiled some incredible works of art. Whether they were lockdown saving graces or platters of pure pop escapism, queer artists across the globe pulled off some unforgettable records.
So, in true GAY TIMES style, we’ve pulled together our favourite 20 albums by LGBTQ+ artists and chucked them in alphabetical order. And, of course, a true wrap-up listicle wouldn’t be fit without a crowning glory, so we’ve given a special mention to our choice Album of the Year.