Episode 45: Best Songs and Albums of 2021

<p>It's the first annual Michael's Record Collection awards! For this episode, you're stuck with just me (no guests) as I walk through the songs and albums that stood out to me over the 2021 calendar year. Play along at home and tell me what I got right and wrong. I have a list of albums and songs below in case you want to check out any you're not familiar with, so if you don't want to be spoiled about the podcast, stop reading after the next two paragraphs.</p> <p>Reminder: You can support independent podcasting by becoming a Michael's Record Collection Patreon subscriber starting at only $2 per month (50 cents an episode...or less!) at <a href='https://www.patreon.com/michaelsrecordcollection'>the MRC Patreon page</a>. Supporter benefits escalate at each level, providing more value the more you support the show. For example, you will know about interviews in advance and some levels can submit questions for the artists, come on the show to co-host, enter prize drawings, and more.</p> <p>Please hit the like button and leave a rating/review on Apple Music or the Goodpods app if you consume this podcast on those platforms. You can read my Michael's Record Collection newsletter for free by <a href='https://michaelsrecordcollection.substack.com/'>signing up at michaelsrecordcollection.substack.com</a>. Follow MRC <a href='https://twitter.com/MikesRecords'>on Twitter</a> (@MikesRecords), like us <a href='https://www.facebook.com/MichaelsRecordCollection'>on Facebook</a>, and check us out <a href='https://www.instagram.com/michaelsrecordcollection/'>on Instagram</a>. Have questions or comments or want to suggest a topic? Hit me up at <a href='mailto:michaelsrecordcollection@gmail.com'>michaelsrecordcollection@gmail.com</a>.</p> <p>Albums discussed in this episode:</p> <ul><li>Plush - Plush</li> <li>Mason Hill - Against the Wall</li> <li>Wildstreet - III</li> <li>CHVRCHES - Screen Violence</li> <li>Inglorious - Heroine</li> <li>Chantel McGregor - Shed Sessions Volume One and Volume Two</li> <li>Laura Meade - T