Top 100 Music Albums of 2020
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LedZep 
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- (Created: 01/04/2020 13:25).
- Chart size: 100 albums.
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Lo-Fi Indie, Indie Folk, Avant-Folk, Singer/Songwriter, Drone
Meditative [First added to this chart: 08/31/2020]
Meditative [First added to this chart: 08/31/2020]
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2020
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853
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Experimental Hip Hop, Abstract Hip Hop, East Coast Hip Hop, Jazz Rap
The best work by both of these incredible artists. And that's saying a lot. [First added to this chart: 12/28/2020]
The best work by both of these incredible artists. And that's saying a lot. [First added to this chart: 12/28/2020]
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Technical Death Metal, Avantgarde Death Metal
Better of the 2 Ulcerate albums I've heard so far. Their debut is less melodic and even more chaotic, but let's be honest, the songwriting on Stare Into Death And Be Still is on another level. That along with the incredible atmosphere makes a 58 minute behemoth sound fresh and interesting every second of its runtime. Insane drum work by Jamie Saint Merat (as always), and Dissolved Orders might be the best recent metal song I've heard. [First added to this chart: 05/06/2020]
Better of the 2 Ulcerate albums I've heard so far. Their debut is less melodic and even more chaotic, but let's be honest, the songwriting on Stare Into Death And Be Still is on another level. That along with the incredible atmosphere makes a 58 minute behemoth sound fresh and interesting every second of its runtime. Insane drum work by Jamie Saint Merat (as always), and Dissolved Orders might be the best recent metal song I've heard. [First added to this chart: 05/06/2020]
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Hyperpop, Bubblegum Bass
[First added to this chart: 05/20/2020]
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2020
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1,810
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Funeral Doom Metal
Atmospheric subaquatic masterpiece [First added to this chart: 06/07/2020]
Atmospheric subaquatic masterpiece [First added to this chart: 06/07/2020]
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(Avantgarde) Black Metal
Out on my birthday! The best EP I've heard in a while. It's a progression of their sound showcased on Mirror In Darkness, which was one of my favourite albums of last year (and decade). This one's only 21 minutes long, but equally dark, aggressive, chaotic and intense. Maybe even more so, 'cause the production is a bit rawer, which was my only complaint about Mirror in Darkness, it sounded too clean. If this was a proper album, it'd easily be a contender for album of the decade, but even as an EP it's incredible.
Kathodos (there's no point in having both in the top 30 or so):
The new LP from SC is... slightly disappointing? The songs are too repetitive. I also preferred the production and overall sound on their 2020 EP, Endless Detainment, and I preferred the songwriting on 2019's Mirror In Darkness. The middle is a bit cluttered with several shorter instrumentals. However that's all nitpicking, and this is another strong release from one of my favourite current metal bands. Where Kathodos truly excels is the uniqueness. They've added even more elements to their genre palette: noise, atmospheric synths, even more avant-garde elements (on Dereliction), a 9-minute repetitive clean guitar riff on the closer and even a fuzzy guitar solo on Offering Of Tongues. The interludes and intros/outros are surprisingly quiet and moody too. But make no mistake, this is just as much of a chaotic black metal nightmare as anything they've done. I still prefer Endless Detainment. [First added to this chart: 03/20/2020]
Out on my birthday! The best EP I've heard in a while. It's a progression of their sound showcased on Mirror In Darkness, which was one of my favourite albums of last year (and decade). This one's only 21 minutes long, but equally dark, aggressive, chaotic and intense. Maybe even more so, 'cause the production is a bit rawer, which was my only complaint about Mirror in Darkness, it sounded too clean. If this was a proper album, it'd easily be a contender for album of the decade, but even as an EP it's incredible.
Kathodos (there's no point in having both in the top 30 or so):
The new LP from SC is... slightly disappointing? The songs are too repetitive. I also preferred the production and overall sound on their 2020 EP, Endless Detainment, and I preferred the songwriting on 2019's Mirror In Darkness. The middle is a bit cluttered with several shorter instrumentals. However that's all nitpicking, and this is another strong release from one of my favourite current metal bands. Where Kathodos truly excels is the uniqueness. They've added even more elements to their genre palette: noise, atmospheric synths, even more avant-garde elements (on Dereliction), a 9-minute repetitive clean guitar riff on the closer and even a fuzzy guitar solo on Offering Of Tongues. The interludes and intros/outros are surprisingly quiet and moody too. But make no mistake, this is just as much of a chaotic black metal nightmare as anything they've done. I still prefer Endless Detainment. [First added to this chart: 03/20/2020]
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East Coast Hip Hop, Abstract Hip Hop
Easily the best underground rap I've heard this year. I mean it has the smoothest, trippiest production of the year, the lyrics are fantastic and make for a loose but very cool concept. It also contains some of the most heartfelt hip hop songs I've ever heard. That's usually not a quality I expect (or like) in my hip hop, but Ka managed to floor me with every song here, no matter the mood, theme or producer. These songs are all winners. [First added to this chart: 05/09/2020]
Easily the best underground rap I've heard this year. I mean it has the smoothest, trippiest production of the year, the lyrics are fantastic and make for a loose but very cool concept. It also contains some of the most heartfelt hip hop songs I've ever heard. That's usually not a quality I expect (or like) in my hip hop, but Ka managed to floor me with every song here, no matter the mood, theme or producer. These songs are all winners. [First added to this chart: 05/09/2020]
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Horrorcore, Industrial Hip Hop, Experimental Hip Hop, Dark Ambient, Noise
"He run the motherfucking city, yeah, they know
But he check the lock every time he walk by the door"
is something straight out of Miller's Crossing [First added to this chart: 10/19/2020]
"He run the motherfucking city, yeah, they know
But he check the lock every time he walk by the door"
is something straight out of Miller's Crossing [First added to this chart: 10/19/2020]
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Experimental, Ambient, Tape, Modern Classical, Drone, Choral
Otherworldly [First added to this chart: 06/01/2020]
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Jungle, Atmospheric Dnb, Darkside
[First added to this chart: 03/14/2025]
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Top 100 Music Albums of 2020 composition
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| Charli XCX | 1 | 1% | |
| Fluisteraars | 1 | 1% | |
| Thy Catafalque | 1 | 1% | |
| Strahinja Arbutina | 1 | 1% | |
| Protomartyr | 1 | 1% | |
| Yousuke Yukimatsu | 1 | 1% | |
| Clouds (RO) | 1 | 1% | |
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14 | 14% | |
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Top 100 Music Albums of 2020 chart changes
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| Up 2 from 4th to 2nd Brass by Moor Mother & Billy Woods |
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| Down 2 from 2nd to 4th How I'm Feeling Now by Charli XCX |
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| ! | 07/28/2025 20:08 |  HoldenM | 480 | 95/100 |
| ! | 12/11/2023 18:51 | Johnnyo | 2,561 | 80/100 |
| ! | 12/11/2023 18:12 |  Tamthebam | 649 | 85/100 |
| ! | 01/07/2022 00:07 |  Rhyner | 1,457 | 99/100 |
| ! | 01/06/2022 10:59 |  DommeDamian | 1,004 | 89/100 |
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From HoldenM 07/28/2025 20:08 | #310332
HoldenM 07/28/2025 20:08 | #310332
Lots to circle back around to!
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EyeKanFly 01/05/2021 16:37 | #263860
EyeKanFly 01/05/2021 16:37 | #263860
Great chart! A few I loved, and a few I couldn't stand (ugh that Code Orange record...not for me). 26 in common, including quite a few which are deeper cuts (Ulcerate was great, as was the Backxwash album). Probably my favorite 2020 chart I've seen so far, I'll have to dig through your year charts for other eras.
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From Luigii 10/10/2020 03:12 | #259157
Glad you enjoyed it.
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From LedZep 10/04/2020 14:15 | #258994
LedZep 10/04/2020 14:15 | #258994
It’s in the queue, might get a chance to play it tomorrow. The difference is that I know a few of the older Roisin/Moloko songs, so I kind of know what to expect. Or not?
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From Luigii 10/03/2020 02:02 | #258936
So I was reading the intro for your pick for Jessie Ware, and I think it might happen with Roisin Machine.
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Purplepash 09/09/2020 12:14 | #257953
Purplepash 09/09/2020 12:14 | #257953
A decent number in common, and definitely quite a few that have piqued my interest and will join my to do list (even a couple of metal ones ;))
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From LedZep 03/19/2020 16:38 | #248868
LedZep 03/19/2020 16:38 | #248868
Thanks Luigii! It was an interesting birthday in quarantine lol.
Gotta listen to Squarepusher and AAL, thanks for reminding me with your 2020 chart :)
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From Luigii 03/19/2020 15:48 | #248865
Happy belated birthday Led. Also gonna use this to dent a little more of 2020.
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From LedZep 03/17/2020 14:28 | #248812
LedZep 03/17/2020 14:28 | #248812
Thanks Tilly! Gotta say that the feeling is mutual, I've been browsing your chart a lot, but my queue is full atm. Hope I'll find some time for The Innocence Mission, Basic Plumbing, Tennis and Godthrymm at the very least.
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Repo 03/17/2020 12:15 | #248810
Repo 03/17/2020 12:15 | #248810
Dude! This just keeps getting better & better! Great work. My favorite chart of 2020. Keep it up!
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