S6 – Ep 20 | Critics vs. Sales Charts, Nick Hakim & Styx in 2017

Let Us Know Your Thoughts!This week, Craig and Kevin kick things off with an interesting music-industry comparison: the most acclaimed albums versus the best-selling albums. Using a list of Time Magazine's top-rated records, the guys compare critical darlings against commercial giants and explore what separates artistic acclaim from mass appeal.From there, they dive into their featured year: 2017.Craig spotlights Green Twins by Nick Hakim, a soulful and adventurous release that blends psychedelia, R&B, and indie rock into a uniquely immersive listen. Kevin counters with The Mission by Styx, the veteran band's ambitious concept album that proves there's still plenty of creativity left in the tank decades into their career.The conversation touches on critical consensus, commercial success, musical evolution, and the different paths albums take toward finding an audience.📱 Subscribe and/or follow us on your favorite streaming platform 📩 What album would make your list of the most acclaimed—or most overlooked—of all time?  Hit us up at [email protected] the show