Best Albums of 2022

Listed below are the best albums of 2022 as calculated from their overall rankings in over 58,000 greatest album charts. (Chart last updated: 4 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, Fontaines D.C., Beyoncé, Beach House and King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard.
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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
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"… Nice. Just nice. I’ve heard so many bands that sound like this and it’s just not clicking with me. Early reviews seem strong, though, but I’m just not on board. I’ve heard so many bands that sound just like this. Not hearing anything new."  Reply
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"Jamie comes back after a period away with his best work. You can tell some of the songs were written in an earlier era, but the best songs on the album (The Old Style Raiders/Between The Rocks/Old Republican) rank up there with Sheila and Zombie in the pantheon of his best. 50,000 Unmarked Bullet..."  [+]  Reply
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"Duster have been remarkably consistent since reforming. This surprise album continues that streak, without pushing the envelope of what makes Duster a good band much. There's some electronics and glitchy moments on a few songs, but this is subtly done. Favourites are Time Glitch and New Directions."  [+]  Reply
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