This week we are joined by music journalist Michael Brooks. We talked about new releases from Marika Hackman, WHY?, and Maneka. As we approach the 2020’s, we use the framing device of forthcoming “Best of the Decade” lists to debate the 2010 releases of Kanye West, and ponder whether his public persona will have an effect on how he stacks up. Plus, we mourn the losses of David Berman of Silver Jews, and Purple Mountains, and Phil Haggerty of Somos.