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Hello, my name is James Acaster.

In 2017, I had a breakdown.

And to deal with that breakdown, I bought as much music from 2016 as was humanly possible.

As a result, I now own over 600 albums that came out in 2016.

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,

and each week a different guest.

This week, my guest is the comedian Joe Sutherland,

and we're talking about Teens of Denial, And each week a different guest. This week, my guest is the comedian Joe Sutherland,

and we're talking about Teens of Denial,

a fantastic indie rock album by Car Seat Headrest.

Tell my mother, I'm going home. I have been destroyed by Indie Powers.

Car Seat Headrest is an American indie rock band from Seattle, founded by Will Toledo over a decade ago, but they're only now, I would say, or with this album and then onwards,

really hitting their stride and receiving mainstream acclaim.

This was a huge, iconic album in 2016.

Many people fell in love with it.

But Will Joe Sutherland have even heard of it?

That's my question.

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