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James Acaster here, comedian and music fan, and in 2017, I had a breakdown.

I dealt with that breakdown, but by as much music from 2016 as I possibly could.

As a result, I now own over 700 albums that came out in 2016 and I'm

convinced it's the greatest year for music of all time. But it's not enough me being convinced.

I also want to convince each and every single one of you, plus a guest every week. I'm going to

send them an album in advance. They're going to come on the podcast. We're going to talk about

that album. This week, my guest is Jen Ives, and I've sent her, Splendor and Misery by Clipping.

Clipping are an experimental rap trio, consisting of David Diggs, William Hudson and Jonathan Snipes.

DeVid Diggs is the emcee. A lot of you might have been familiar with DeVid Diggs from his acting work.

He's the lead in the Netflix series Snowpiercer.

Also, he was one of the OG cast members of Hamilton.

Now, you've all heard of Hamilton, right?

He won a Tony Award for his performance in that.

And yet, if you liked David Diggs in Hamilton,

and then you came to this album,

maybe it wouldn't be exactly what you would expect.

But that doesn't mean there's not stuff for you

because this is a concept album.

Just like Hamilton, it tells a story through rap music.

Look how he flexes in the mirror.

So vain, he probably thinks this song is about him.

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