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 & Freetown Sound

Aparna Nancherla & Freetown Sound

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Blood Orange's 2016 album means so much to James, he worries he might burst into tears.

Freetown Sound by Blood Orange is such an "immaculate" album that James worries he might burst into tears just talking about it. Here's hoping Aparna feels the same.

Freetown Sound by Blood Orange is such an "immaculate" album that James worries he might burst into tears just talking about it. 

Here's hoping Aparna feels the same, otherwise trouble could be afoot.

James Acaster's Perfect Sounds: Series 2

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