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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 Thompson
Guests: Hazel Cills, Ann Powers, Lars Gotrich, Sheldon Pearce, Tom Huizenga
Audio Producer: Noah Caldwell
Digital Producer: Dora Levite
Editors: Otis Hart, Elle Mannion
Executive Producer: Suraya Mohamed
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