Best Albums of 2020

Listed below are the best albums of 2020 as calculated from their overall rankings in over 58,000 greatest album charts. (Chart last updated: 5 hours ago).
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2020 year summaryThe best artists of 2020 were The Strokes, Phoebe Bridgers, Fiona Apple, Taylor Swift, Charli XCX, Jessie Ware, The Weeknd, Fleet Foxes, Run The Jewels and Tame Impala.
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"“It’s been over 10 years since JC’s last lp, 2009’s rather fine Further Complications and to paraphrase one of the new songs, something appears to be missing alright. Cos Jarvis sounds tired, very tired as any kind of semblance of fire in the belly is replaced with an overwhelming feeling of apat..."  [+]  Reply
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"Another amazing slice of work from Bill Callahan. He really as the top of his game at the moment. A superb companion piece to last years 'shepherd in a sheepskin jacket' this guy just seems to get better and better. Terriffic."  Reply
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"Decent album, good melodies, nice song ideas. It's sometimes kind of overwhelming how much is packed into a song, but it never gets mushy or that I felt lost in the song. I think this album develops with every time you hear it completely."  Reply
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"The music on this album is a real jam. Rolling Blackouts Coastal Fever have proven to be rising experts in that classic indie/punk jam rock. Reminds me a lot of Sonic Youth. I have trouble getting into their vocal melodies and lyrics, which has held me back from really loving both this album and ..."  [+]  Reply
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