OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCES
true feats of audio greatness.
WINNER: The Autobiography of Malcolm X
Performed by Laurence Fishburne
It's a tricky exercise to nail down the best performances amid a Best of the Year collection that is—by definition—awash in great performances. So we tried to home in on listens where the voice is the star, the thing that makes this list unmissable. We felt this in the chemistry that twinkles between Ryan Sampson and Sian Polhill Thomas in Miscellaneous 0125, and Grace Gummer's raw portrayal of a young woman in crisis in My Dark Vanessa was a perpetual punch to the gut. The powerful cast behind In Love and Struggle made that struggle capital-R Real, and what can we say but Alanis Morissette transported us Gen-X women to a previous time. But it was Laurence Fishburne's rendition of The Autobiography of Malcolm X that resonated the most for us, this year of all years. His performance brings a new reverence and urgency to the ever-relevant 1965 classic.
Outstanding Performances: Four More
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Alanis Morissette
- Words + Music, Vol. 8
- De: Alanis Morissette
- Narrado por: Alanis Morissette
- Duración: 1 h y 31 m
- Grabación Original
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General4,379
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Narración:3,879
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Historia3,857
A down-to-earth global pop star. A deeply spiritual, cerebral powerhouse. A famously outspoken introvert. For her millions of fans, and the few unacquainted, defining rock luminary Alanis Morissette is an exercise in dichotomies and nuance. And though her most formidable traits are seemingly at odds with one another, they are, oddly enough, completely emblematic of all of us: complex, conflicting, and, most importantly, ever evolving. With her striking command of language and profound emotional fluency, the 46-year-old covers an enormous amount of personal ground with listeners.
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Music x Words
- De Patrick en 23-10-20
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My Dark Vanessa
- A Novel
- De: Kate Elizabeth Russell
- Narrado por: Grace Gummer
- Duración: 16 h y 3 m
- Versión completa
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General4,041
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Narración:3,363
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Historia3,355
ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY’S BREAKOUT AUTHOR TO WATCH IN 2020 “Brilliant and stunning . . . an absolute must read.” – GILLIAN FLYNN “A well-constructed package of dynamite.” – STEPHEN KING A most anticipated book by The New York Times USA Today Entertainment...
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I apologize
- De Judy George en 13-03-20
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Miscellaneous 0125
- De: Berri George
- Narrado por: Ryan Sampson, Sian Polhill Thomas
- Duración: 1 h y 51 m
- Grabación Original
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General629
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Narración:575
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Historia572
A spirited factory worker on a mission. A nerdy manager with a propensity for puzzles. An unexpected adventure. Charmingly British and off-beat, Miscellaneous 0125 is a story about following your dreams, healing past traumas, and the joy of truly being understood.
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Unique, entertaining, and surprisingly moving
- De Isabella en 02-09-20
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In Love and Struggle
- De: The Meteor
- Narrado por: Full Cast
- Duración: 1 h y 42 m
- Grabación Original
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General405
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Narración:358
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Historia358
In Love and Struggle brings together a group of prestigious women of color to share their stories during this unique calendar moment, a leap year which serves as a bridge, uniting Black History Month and Women's History Month. A slate of participants includes actor Sarah Jones, law professor Anita Hill, commentator Brittany Packnett Cunningham, model and speaker Aaron Philip, poet Mahogany L. Browne, writer Bassey Ikpi, scholar Salamishah Tillet, author Jodie Patterson, and hip-hop artist Mumu Fresh.
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Stop and listen to these women. You will not regret it.
- De Anónimo en 13-06-20
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Alanis Morissette
- Words + Music, Vol. 8
- De: Alanis Morissette
- Narrado por: Alanis Morissette
- Duración: 1 h y 31 m
- Grabación Original
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General4,379
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Narración:3,879
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Historia3,857
A down-to-earth global pop star. A deeply spiritual, cerebral powerhouse. A famously outspoken introvert. For her millions of fans, and the few unacquainted, defining rock luminary Alanis Morissette is an exercise in dichotomies and nuance. And though her most formidable traits are seemingly at odds with one another, they are, oddly enough, completely emblematic of all of us: complex, conflicting, and, most importantly, ever evolving. With her striking command of language and profound emotional fluency, the 46-year-old covers an enormous amount of personal ground with listeners.
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Music x Words
- De Patrick en 23-10-20
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My Dark Vanessa
- A Novel
- De: Kate Elizabeth Russell
- Narrado por: Grace Gummer
- Duración: 16 h y 3 m
- Versión completa
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General4,041
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Narración:3,363
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Historia3,355
ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY’S BREAKOUT AUTHOR TO WATCH IN 2020 “Brilliant and stunning . . . an absolute must read.” – GILLIAN FLYNN “A well-constructed package of dynamite.” – STEPHEN KING A most anticipated book by The New York Times USA Today Entertainment...
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I apologize
- De Judy George en 13-03-20
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Miscellaneous 0125
- De: Berri George
- Narrado por: Ryan Sampson, Sian Polhill Thomas
- Duración: 1 h y 51 m
- Grabación Original
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General629
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Narración:575
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Historia572
A spirited factory worker on a mission. A nerdy manager with a propensity for puzzles. An unexpected adventure. Charmingly British and off-beat, Miscellaneous 0125 is a story about following your dreams, healing past traumas, and the joy of truly being understood.
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Unique, entertaining, and surprisingly moving
- De Isabella en 02-09-20
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In Love and Struggle
- De: The Meteor
- Narrado por: Full Cast
- Duración: 1 h y 42 m
- Grabación Original
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General405
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Narración:358
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Historia358
In Love and Struggle brings together a group of prestigious women of color to share their stories during this unique calendar moment, a leap year which serves as a bridge, uniting Black History Month and Women's History Month. A slate of participants includes actor Sarah Jones, law professor Anita Hill, commentator Brittany Packnett Cunningham, model and speaker Aaron Philip, poet Mahogany L. Browne, writer Bassey Ikpi, scholar Salamishah Tillet, author Jodie Patterson, and hip-hop artist Mumu Fresh.
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Stop and listen to these women. You will not regret it.
- De Anónimo en 13-06-20