[baystateoftheart]

Seed #10:

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Untitled (Black Is) by Sault

Nominated by: RoundTheBend
Genres [RYM]: Neo-Soul, Trip Hop

Seed #28:

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Chance by Henri Texier

Nominated by: Fischman
Genres [RYM]: Post-Bop

Instructions:

If you have not already, please listen to both albums in full before voting. Share your thoughts and/or your vote in this thread. This poll will be tallied in seven days. See Tournament Spreadsheet for the full bracket.
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[EyeKanFly]

I'm glad both of these albums made it this far. Both great in their own right.

Had to go with Sault, though Texier puts together a great album.
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[Hayden]

Texier.

(Who, I'm surprised has made it this far). His 70s/80s/90s works are better btw, if anyone wants to check those out.
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[kokkinos]

Man, these are my two favourite albums out of the final eight and they are pitted against each other.
My first reaction is to vote for Chance, but I'll have to give both of them one extra listen before making up my mind.
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[LedZep]

Texier, easy. Underwhelming matchup for a final 8 imo, although I really do enjoy Chance.
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[baystateoftheart]

This is where I diverge from supporting the Cinderella story and go with Sault.
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[baystateoftheart]

Chance defeats Untitled (Black Is) 9-6 to advance to the final four.
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[RoundTheBend]

Well if I were to lose, I couldn't pick a better album.

Also ya'll racist af. hehe just kidding. I do think this ode to loving being black (amongst other things) is beautiful.