The first eliminations

The first 32 albums were eliminated from contention in the quest to find the top 53 albums of the year. Here's an update:

*Could have been a contender: While the system is basically fair, the draw does matter. For the early rounds, I'll pick the best eliminated album, one that could have made it to the final list if given a different draw. This round: Ben Darwish's Ode to Consumerism. I'm not a jazz connoisseur at all, but this Portland jazz pianist grabbed my attention with the original title track and a cover of Green Day's "Longview."

*Purchased the album, not buying the hype: Grizzly Bear, Veckatimest.

*Check you out later: Every round I'll pick a band that didn't make the final cut but that at least piqued my interest. This round: Warpaint.