James Acaster's Perfect Sounds

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James Acaster tries to convince comedians that 2016 is the greatest year for music, ever.

For James Acaster 2016 is the greatest year for music of all time. Following a breakup James set out to rekindle his love for music by buying hundreds of new and niche releases from 2016. Now he's sharing his obsession with fellow comedians, exploring his favourite albums: from Beyoncé's internet-breaking Lemonade, to Colombian math rock fusion, and everything in between.

James Acaster's Perfect Sounds: Series 2: Aparna Nancherla & A Rich, Heavy Ethereal Blanket

Aparna Nancherla & A Rich, Heavy Ethereal Blanket

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BBC Sounds - James Acaster's Perfect Sounds, Series 2, Aparna Nancherla & A Rich, Heavy Ethereal Blanket

James introduces Aparna to the cinematic sound of Mirror Breathing by Shield Patterns.

Mirror Breathing by Shield Patterns is an electronic album of inventive melodies set in sometimes haunting soundscapes. But will Aparna Nancherla be scared or (like James) seduced?

Mirror Breathing by Shield Patterns is an electronic album of inventive melodies, set in atmospheric and sometimes haunting soundscapes. 

But will Aparna Nancherla be scared or (like James) seduced?

James Acaster's Perfect Sounds: Series 2

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