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by Neph Basedow, Greg Beets, Jim Caligiuri, Kevin Curtin, Thomas Fawcett, Doug Freeman, Raoul Hernandez, Alejandra Ramirez, Kahron Spearman, Tim Stegall, Jay Trachtenberg and Libby Webster December 29, 2016September 30, 2025

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Drank the Lemonade

Poisoning 2016’s well of albums

by Raoul Hernandez December 29, 2016September 30, 2025

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Top 10 Austin Albums of 2016

The Chronicle music staff picks their favorite local records

by Greg Beets, Jim Caligiuri, Kevin Curtin, Thomas Fawcett, Doug Freeman, Alejandra Ramirez, Kahron Spearman and Libby Webster December 29, 2016September 30, 2025

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Top 10 National Albums of 2016

Our favorite picks from across the country

by Neph Basedow, Jim Caligiuri, Doug Freeman, Abby Johnston, Kahron Spearman, Tim Stegall, Michael Toland and Jay Trachtenberg December 29, 2016September 30, 2025

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