On a special mid-year episode of New Music Friday, host Stephen Thompson and a lineup of NPR Music writers and critics reflect on their favorite albums of the year so far.  Albums featured in this episode: (01:14) Album No. 1- Noah Kahan, 'The Great Divide' (07:16) Album No. 2- underscores, 'U' (14:00) Album No. 3- Cécile McLorin Salvant, 'With Every Breath I Take' (20:13) Album No. 4- Neurosis, 'An Undying Love For A Burning World' (27:18) Album No. 5- Tiffany Day, 'HALO' (33:46) Album No. 6- Metropolis Ensemble, Erik Hall & Sandbox Percussion, 'Canto Ostinato' Credits:Host: Stephen ThompsonGuests: Hazel Cills, Ann Powers, Lars Gotrich, Sheldon Pearce, Tom HuizengaAudio Producer: Noah CaldwellDigital Producer: Dora LeviteEditors: Otis Hart, Elle MannionExecutive Producer: Suraya Mohamed See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences. <a href="https://www.npr.org/about-npr/179878450/privacy-policy">NPR Privacy Policy</a>

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