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Our critic’s picks from the past year include the Arctic Monkeys, Kendrick Lamar, Angel Olsen and Sudan Archives, as well as a surprise entry with Richard Dawson
Songs are peopled by protagonists on lonely quests or struggling to survive in hostile surroundings
The Newcastle upon Tyne singer-songwriter and the Finnish band are a well-made match
Concept album includes songs dominated by hollered vocals, well-crafted lyrics and detuned guitar chords
The theme of this event had a sociological flavour, but the music was invigorating
Richard Dawson, Ex Hex, These New Puritans, The Mastersingers of Nuremberg, Berlin Philharmonic, City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra, Troyka and McGoldrick, McCusker and Doyle
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