Best Albums of 2022

Listed below are the best albums of 2022 as calculated from their overall rankings in over 59,000 greatest album charts. (Chart last updated: 3 hours ago).
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2022 year summaryThe best artists of 2022 were Black Country, New Road, Big Thief, Kendrick Lamar, Alvvays, Black Midi, The Smile, Beach House, Fontaines D.C., Beyoncé and King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard.
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"I never in a million years thought that I would have a Carly Rae Jepsen record in my Album of the Year watch. The songwriting, production, instrumentation choices, Rufus-collab, all of it is so surprisingly good."  Reply
- toast223 | Helpful?  (Log in to vote) | +4 votes (4 helpful | 0 unhelpful) Help A maximum of 5 top-voted qualifying comments are selected for each album. To provide the best experience for visitors, comments are excluded if they refer to data corrections, contain excessive profanity, are written in all caps, are non-English, are too short, consist of conversations between users, or contain lists of best tracks etc.
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"Though much more musically challenging than any of the other KGLW releases so far this year (or even just this MONTH), Changes still manages to hit its hardest with its more traditional shorter, groovier numbers like "Hate Dancin'", "Astroturf", and "Gondii". I've seen this album be referred to a..."  [+]  Reply
- spigelwii | Helpful?  (Log in to vote) | +4 votes (4 helpful | 0 unhelpful) Help A maximum of 5 top-voted qualifying comments are selected for each album. To provide the best experience for visitors, comments are excluded if they refer to data corrections, contain excessive profanity, are written in all caps, are non-English, are too short, consist of conversations between users, or contain lists of best tracks etc.
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"Okay so when Fleshwater, a Vein.fm post-hardcore/alternative metal side project, dropped "demo" I was ecstatic. The demo version of "Linda Claire" sounded like the perfect merge of 90s hardcore and late 2010s indie female vocals. With enough DIY muddiness in the mix that it sounded unique and com..."  [+]  Reply
- Arthurknight | Helpful?  (Log in to vote) | 0 votes (0 helpful | 0 unhelpful) Help A maximum of 5 top-voted qualifying comments are selected for each album. To provide the best experience for visitors, comments are excluded if they refer to data corrections, contain excessive profanity, are written in all caps, are non-English, are too short, consist of conversations between users, or contain lists of best tracks etc.
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"“Bronco” is elevated by Peck’s rich and endearing voice. His croons add a lot of life to the songs. The lyricism can feel a bit generic with topics sounding like they were pulled from a country encyclopedia. Still, the album lacks any real groaners of lines and his vocals pretty them up. Instrume..."  [+]  Reply
- titansaurs28 | Helpful?  (Log in to vote) | 0 votes (0 helpful | 0 unhelpful) Help A maximum of 5 top-voted qualifying comments are selected for each album. To provide the best experience for visitors, comments are excluded if they refer to data corrections, contain excessive profanity, are written in all caps, are non-English, are too short, consist of conversations between users, or contain lists of best tracks etc.
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"Here on tenth album into a stellar career I’m happy to report that Stuart Murdoch STILL gets it with his magic ability to write the perfect three minute pop ditty with perfect hooks and melody. Mr Murdoch you are a genius my friend"  Reply
- Brad1770 | Helpful?  (Log in to vote) | +2 votes (2 helpful | 0 unhelpful) Help A maximum of 5 top-voted qualifying comments are selected for each album. To provide the best experience for visitors, comments are excluded if they refer to data corrections, contain excessive profanity, are written in all caps, are non-English, are too short, consist of conversations between users, or contain lists of best tracks etc.
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