Thanks Richard. The end of year poll is probably my favourite

Absolutely. At times, I think it's my favourite TFC album. But then I also think that about Bandwagonesque, SFNB etc

I love the Howdy! pick. It makes my list too.

A fine list, though a few I'll need to explore. Essex Honey my no 1 and The Clearing no 3.
Can I recommend the #5albums polls run by @richards7370.bsky.social
Lots of chat currently on 2025 and also been enjoying his debut album polls.

Thanks for doing the pod! It has become a favourite listen of mine over the last couple of years. Discovered some great albums and artists like Japanese Breakfast and Julie Byrne.

Chuffed that it made number two! My favourite album of the year is Essex Honey. It has just kept growing on me. Such a beautiful, poignant piece of work. Looking forward to what the pod has to offer in 2026. Thanks Guy.

Great choice. I'm a big fan

Merry Christmas - thanks so much for your efforts. I have a life-limiting chronic illness but listening to music is one thing I can still do. And your polls have provided a wonderful focus for that.

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