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Who’s Responsible for Apple’s Best-Albums List?


Tim Cook, One Republic stan, did not appear to have any editorial input.

“The leaders of community and movements that sparked me, the social dynamics and music scenes, both older and current at the time, that intrigued and inspired me to contribute.” Alongside Hill in the top ten were the usual suspects: Michael Jackson’s Thriller at two, the Beatles’ Abbey Road at three, Stevie Wonder’s Songs in the Key of Life at six. The list is actually made from the opinions of music-industry insiders, including artists, songwriters, and producers, according to Apple, alongside a “team of experts.” Maren Morris, Pharrell Williams, J Balvin, Charli XCX, Mark Hoppus, Honey Dijon, and Nia Archives are just some of the artists polled.

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