Best Albums of 2017

Listed below are the best albums of 2017 as calculated from their overall rankings in over 58,000 greatest album charts. (Chart last updated: 8 hours ago).
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2017 year summaryThe best artists of 2017 were Kendrick Lamar, Lorde, Brockhampton, Tyler, The Creator, The War On Drugs, King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard, Slowdive, Mount Eerie, Phil Elverum and The National.
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"A bewitching and wholly misunderstood record from The Flaming Lips who are putting out confounding quality music 30 years into their career. The stellar, offbeat production and transporting lyrics concoct a unique experience akin to falling ever so slowly down the rabbit hole. "Oczy Mlody" is not..."  [+]  Reply
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"Little known solo release from the 90’s alternative rock icon hooks up with Rick Ruben and strips away the OTT BS and replaces it with acoustic guitars, pianos and strings for a down to earth and humble album that is surprisingly good despite the awful and completely made up word ‘Ogilala’ title ..."  [+]  Reply
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"On last year’s Ears, Smith brilliantly echoed the accomplishments of Laurie Spiegel in drawing the sweet, familiar sounds of nature from synths, and The Kid ups the ante even further by making you forget where any of these sounds came from. This could almost be the music the citizens of Björk’s u..."  [+]  Reply
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"Morby impressed on his last album and this one confirms his knack for infectious, breezy melodies. It's unwaveringly retro once again, for the most part sounding like Morby's record collection consists entirely of Rubber Soul and Blond on Blond (except for an uncharacteristic Ramones tribute). I ..."  [+]  Reply
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"Another great album from Jens, easily on a par with his last offering, even if not quite as thrillingly uplifting and beautiful as his first two records. Interesting arrangements and unconventional song structures make his already great songwriting even more compelling."  Reply
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