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10 Random Albums To Be Thankful For

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Surely, Thanksgiving is a time to reflect upon what you are truly grateful for. And family, friends and good health tend to make their way to the forefront of your mind. But what about music? Ah yes, music.
1. Local Natives - Gorilla Manor

Local Natives - "Wide Eyes"
2. Freelance Whales - Weathervanes

Freelance Whales - "The Great Estates"
3. Brazos - Phosphorescent Blues

Brazos - "Kid"
4-10 after the jump!
4. The Zolas - Tic Toc Tic

The Zolas - "The Great Collapse"
5. Mountain Man - S/T

Mountain Man - "Animal Tracks"
6. Whitley - Go Forth, Find Mammoth

Whitley - "Facades II"
7. Lusine - A Certain Distance

Lusine - "Twilight"
8. Lee Fields & The Expressions - My World

Lee Fields & The Expressions - "Ladies"
9. The Avett Brothers - I And Love And You

The Avett Brothers - "I And Love And You"
10. Taken By Trees - East of Eden

Taken By Trees - "Anna"
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