Top 100 Music Albums of 2020 by meccalecca

• Chart updated: 12/11/2023 12:15
• (Created: 01/19/2020 16:36).
• Chart size: 100 albums.

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A Steady Drip, Drip, Drip 

 Sparks

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The enigmatic duo of Ron & Russell Mael released their debut record in 1971. Here we are five decades into their run and they're somehow still making music that sounds exciting. While they've evolved from idiosyncratic rock origins into a more electronic aesthetic, Sparks remains a wryly humorous duo of oddballs. The well ran dry for the vast majority of their peers decades ago, and yet Ron & Russell really haven't lost any of that eccentricity that made them charming during their peak years in the 70s and 80s. Who would have guessed that of all the bands from the late 60s/early 70s, Sparks would be the one that continues to make great music into the 2020s. [First added to this chart: 06/25/2020]

Year of Release:

2020

Appears in:

39 charts

Rank Score:

112

Rank in 2020:

145

Rank in 2020s:

510

Overall Rank:

10,444

Average Rating:

 74 (32 votes)

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82. (=)

You Are My Friend: The Songs Of Mister Rogers 

 Daniel Knox

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Daniel Knox is the dark comedy equivalent of a songwriter. His moody piano ballads generally come carrying a twisted sense of humor. Earlier this year, he covered songs from Twin Peaks. This time he’s back with a much different set of covers. When sung Fred Rogers, by these tunes were earnest ballads to comfort children. When handled by Knox, there’s an oddly darker tone despite not losing the sentiment of the lyrics. [First added to this chart: 07/10/2020]

Year of Release:

2020

Appears in:

3 charts

Rank Score:

6

Rank in 2020:

1,794

Rank in 2020s:

6,563

Overall Rank:

68,756

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83. (=)

American Head 

 The Flaming Lips

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In the 90s and 2000s, Flaming Lips had a truly exceptional run of albums that placed the band in realm of critical success and popularity few bands will ever know. In the past decade, they've seemed lost, with their best work (The Terror and Embryonic) existing in a dark, dense claustrophobia that wasn't exactly gonna please fans of their more surrealist pop sound of the past. The collaborative tribute records were fun but not as exciting as a great Flaming Lips set of originals. Following up last year's much overlooked King's Mouth: Music and Song, American Head is a triumphant return to form for the Lips. It's loaded with the magical exploratory yearning that made Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots and The Soft Bulletin so stunning, while refusing to cheaply attempt to recreate those records. [First added to this chart: 10/01/2020]

Year of Release:

2020

Appears in:

174 charts

Rank Score:

517

Rank in 2020:

31

Rank in 2020s:

94

Overall Rank:

2,924

Average Rating:

 76 (175 votes)

Comments:

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100% Yes 

 Melt Yourself Down

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By the time London's Melt Yourself Down bursted onto the scene, the longtime rock & roll formula of guitars, bass and drums had grown rather stale. The group's 2013 self-titled debut, mixing elements of jazz, afrobeat and punk, was a desperately-needed breath of fresh air. But Melt Yourself Down is far more than just a rock band with horns instead of guitars. The forceful vocals and saxophones bring forth the explosive energy of punk, as the complex afro-beat-inspired rhythms move listeners to dance, resulting in some of the most electrifying sounds you'll find. 100% YES erupts with all of the intensity that fans have come to expect from the band, making for one of the most exciting rock records of 2020. [First added to this chart: 04/02/2020]

Year of Release:

2020

Appears in:

9 charts

Rank Score:

26

Rank in 2020:

567

Rank in 2020s:

2,066

Overall Rank:

30,569

Average Rating:

 74 (5 votes)

Comments:

0

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Mmmxtape 

 D.A. Stern

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[First added to this chart: 12/19/2020]

Year of Release:

2020

Appears in:

1 chart

Rank Score:

1

Rank in 2020:

3,942

Rank in 2020s:

15,281

Average Rating:

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86. (=)

Wake Up Calls 

 Cosmo Sheldrake

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[First added to this chart: 10/01/2020]

Year of Release:

2020

Appears in:

1 chart

Rank Score:

1

Rank in 2020:

3,977

Rank in 2020s:

15,436

Average Rating:

 71 (1 vote)

Comments:

0

87. (=)

Whole New Mess 

 Angel Olsen

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Recorded prior to last year's All Mirrors but not released until now, Whole New Mess presents the same tracks in a more intimate context than the string-accompanied versions released a year ago. The stripped down presentations are more achingly melancholy than their more hopeful, stunning counterparts. Where All Mirrors was an album that pushed Olsen into new territory, this is more in line with the her early records Strange Cacti and Halfway Home, which some fans like myself may actually prefer. [First added to this chart: 09/20/2020]

Year of Release:

2020

Appears in:

54 charts

Rank Score:

90

Rank in 2020:

182

Rank in 2020s:

682

Overall Rank:

12,646

Average Rating:

 71 (48 votes)

Comments:

2

88. (=)

Song For Our Daughter 

 Laura Marling

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At just age 18, Laura Marling released her debut album, setting off a whirlwind of hype. She appeared to be the next great songwriter, earning numerous comparisons to Joni Mitchell. Most young musicians would collapse under the lofty expectations placed upon Marling, but she's handled it all incredibly. Over a decade later, she's arguably making the best music of her career, and proving that she was deserving of all the hype. Oddly enough, her gorgeous 7th studio LP Song For Our Daughter isn't getting nearly as much love as it deserves. The music media loves shiny and new, but quickly loses their excitement. It's a shame, because this is a beautiful record. [First added to this chart: 05/03/2020]

Year of Release:

2020

Appears in:

213 charts

Rank Score:

812

Rank in 2020:

18

Rank in 2020s:

52

Overall Rank:

2,041

Average Rating:

 78 (193 votes)

Comments:

14

89. (=)

What’s Tonight To Eternity 

 Cindy Lee

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[First added to this chart: 12/19/2020]

Year of Release:

2020

Appears in:

27 charts

Rank Score:

58

Rank in 2020:

313

Rank in 2020s:

1,115

Overall Rank:

18,175

Average Rating:

 73 (24 votes)

Comments:

0

90. (=)

The Day You Flew Away 

 Mr. Gnome

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[First added to this chart: 12/19/2020]

Year of Release:

2020

Appears in:

2 charts

Rank Score:

1

Rank in 2020:

4,097

Rank in 2020s:

15,953

Average Rating:

 Not enough data

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Top 100 Music Albums of 2020 composition

Artist	Albums	%
The Heliocentrics	2	2%
Son Lux	2	2%
Deerhoof	2	2%
Sault	2	2%
The Flaming Lips	1	1%
The Microphones	1	1%
Baxter Dury	1	1%
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Country	Albums	%
	63	63%
	15	15%
	6	6%
	3	3%
	3	3%
	2	2%
	2	2%
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Top 100 Music Albums of 2020 chart changes

Biggest climbers
Up 17 from 33rd to 16th The Neon Skyline by Andy Shauf
Up 4 from 30th to 26th There Is No Year by Algiers
Up 1 from 16th to 15th Dreamboat by Luluc

Biggest fallers
Down 4 from 25th to 29th All Things Being Equal by Sonic Boom
Down 3 from 14th to 17th RTJ4 by Run The Jewels
Down 2 from 26th to 28th Remote by Hamerkop

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90/100	12/17/2020 10:39	Arthurknight	361	89/100
90/100	12/07/2020 21:56	scwrlw	67	88/100
100/100	08/25/2020 09:09	Patman360	73	100/100
100/100	08/25/2020 07:37	ledaero	4	91/100
95/100	07/11/2020 19:27	LedZep	1,079	84/100

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From Hayden 02/27/2020 16:19

I'm just diving into Bandcamp this year. #1 source. I've heard some duds for sure, but it's been rewarding. I'm finding a lot of publications being overly negative and a little boring as of late and I'm not sure why... straying away from them for the time being. The slate for the spring looks crazy packed too, I'm sure you won't have any problems finding yourself buried underneath an unending queue.

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Great reviews, brother!!!

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