At the risk of revealing my completely neurotic taste in music to the world, here is my best-of for 2021. This was tricky, as there are probably 50 or so records I considered that didn’t make the list, but I think these are all albums that will fill a very specific niche in my listening habits for years, not just this year. From musicians I’ve been following since day one to new discoveries I somehow slept on, this is what I’ve been spinning on repeat every since it came out. 10. Wolves in the Throne Room – Primordial Arcana (Relapse Records) The new Wolves in the Throne Room is really, really good. The only reason this isn’t at the top of my list is because a lot of it is more atmospheric mood music. So, while it’s not as much of a ripping black metal...
