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41.

Letter To You 

 Bruce Springsteen

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"I'M ALIVE!!!! Bruce Springsteen is back on a rocking album full of nostalgia and the celebration and thrill of being alive. Recorded entirely live, a few overdubs aside, it is the sound of the E street band on stage and firing on all cylinders. "One minute you're gone" kicks off the record on a c...""I'M ALIVE!!!! Bruce Springsteen is back on a rocking album full of nostalgia and the celebration and thrill of being alive. Recorded entirely live, a few overdubs aside, it is the sound of the E street band on stage and firing on all cylinders. "One minute you're gone" kicks off the record on a contemplative note but things really get going on the title track and especially the adrenaline rush of "Burnin' train", a storming track. "Janey needs a shooter" is the first of three studio recordings of songs written pre-1973 and it's a belter. It has a feel of "Backstreets" to it. It's a brilliant song. "Last man standing" refers to Springsteen himself as he contemplates the reality of being the only surving member of his first band, The Castiles. A good track. "The Power of prayer" and "House of a thousand guitars" are also fine, albeit two of the lesser tracks, and "Rainmaker" is excellent. "If I was the priest" is the second of the old tracks and is very good, a bit Dylanish, but that was where Bruce was at in the early seventies. "Ghosts" is a powerhouse of a song, perfect for those big stadiums, if that ever happens again. Then we have "Song for Orphans". If "I was the priest" was a bit Dylanish then this one takes the crown. It honestly could be Bob in his Highway 61/Blonde on Blonde period, and it has a harmonica solo too. I was actually laughing through it because it was so Dylan. It's great by the way. The record closes with the enjoyable "I'll see you in my dreams". And there we are. It's nothing particularly new, nothing we haven't heard before from Bruce, although this one is much more personal and carries more emotional weight, but it's another solid addition to the Springsteen canon and his most rocking since "The Rising". He's still the boss. "  [+]  Reply

- garycottier | Helpful?  (Log in to vote) | +5 votes (5 helpful | 0 unhelpful) 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.

Year of Release:

2020

Appears in:

156 charts

Rank Score:

488

Rank in 2020:

41

Rank in 2020s:

190

Overall Rank:

3,125

Average Rating:

 74 (143 votes)

Comments:

9

42.

Purple Moonlight Pages 

 R.A.P. Ferreira

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"A very chill jazz rap album. I'd never listened to R.A.P. Ferreira (previous went by Milo) before now but this project left me very impressed. If you're looking for energetic bangers, this might not be for you. However, the smooth instrumentation, thought provoking lyrics make this an album worth...""A very chill jazz rap album. I'd never listened to R.A.P. Ferreira (previous went by Milo) before now but this project left me very impressed. If you're looking for energetic bangers, this might not be for you. However, the smooth instrumentation, thought provoking lyrics make this an album worth digging into. I feel like I've barely scratched the surface even after several listens. Each song invokes a feeling of nostalgia in me. It's like Ferreira is inviting me into his personal thoughts, sharing his experiences in a way that is very relatable. I can see this album growing on me as I continue to explore its narrative. Some standout tracks for me are CYCLES, Noncipher, Doldrums, and An Idea is a Work of Art."  [+]  Reply

- mjp11 | Helpful?  (Log in to vote) | +2 votes (2 helpful | 0 unhelpful) 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.

Year of Release:

2020

Appears in:

112 charts

Rank Score:

481

Rank in 2020:

42

Rank in 2020s:

192

Overall Rank:

3,176

Average Rating:

 75 (145 votes)

Comments:

4

43.

It Is What It Is 

 Thundercat

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"Jazz, soul, funk, disco, electronics. Fusion. All this merges and solidifies along what is probably the most ambitious project of Thundercat. Bass lines take you on a journey of rhythms ranging from dizzying extroversion to dark zigzagging. The Stoic title suggests a work thought under the improv...""Jazz, soul, funk, disco, electronics. Fusion. All this merges and solidifies along what is probably the most ambitious project of Thundercat. Bass lines take you on a journey of rhythms ranging from dizzying extroversion to dark zigzagging. The Stoic title suggests a work thought under the improvised control of Brunner’s jazztronic feelings. "  [+]  Reply

- patoborras | Helpful?  (Log in to vote) | +2 votes (2 helpful | 0 unhelpful) 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.

Year of Release:

2020

Appears in:

175 charts

Rank Score:

475

Rank in 2020:

43

Rank in 2020s:

195

Overall Rank:

3,212

Average Rating:

 72 (151 votes)

Comments:

6

44.

Every Bad 

 Porridge Radio

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"Keep listening. It gets better every time. A vocal performance for the ages."  Reply

- replacementlevel | Helpful?  (Log in to vote) | +1 votes (1 helpful | 0 unhelpful) 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.

Year of Release:

2020

Appears in:

147 charts

Rank Score:

469

Rank in 2020:

44

Rank in 2020s:

200

Overall Rank:

3,258

Average Rating:

 72 (124 votes)

Comments:

8

45.

Have We Met 

 Destroyer

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"Contemplative, atmospheric and even haunting at times. It's really hard for me to find the words to describe this album. Definitely my favorite release of this year so far. Favorite tracks: Crimson Tide, It Just Doesn't Happen, foolssong, Cue Synthesizer"  Reply

- DoctorPayne | Helpful?  (Log in to vote) | +3 votes (3 helpful | 0 unhelpful) 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.

Year of Release:

2020

Appears in:

133 charts

Rank Score:

466

Rank in 2020:

45

Rank in 2020s:

203

Overall Rank:

3,274

Average Rating:

 73 (186 votes)

Comments:

8

46.

I Disagree 

 Poppy

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"Not a bad album at all. I quite enjoyed it. I wouldn't call it amazing, but I'd listen to it again!"  Reply

- Magcelick | Helpful?  (Log in to vote) | +4 votes (4 helpful | 0 unhelpful) 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.

Year of Release:

2020

Appears in:

86 charts

Rank Score:

446

Rank in 2020:

46

Rank in 2020s:

209

Overall Rank:

3,377

Average Rating:

 75 (149 votes)

Comments:

6

47.

Róisín Machine 

 Róisín Murphy

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"My favourite of this year's set of 80s style throwback albums. The modern twist on 80s disco aesthetics is so intoxicating, especially on some of the longer cuts on the regular album and the extended versions on the deluxe edition. The vocals are mixed in pretty much perfectly to flow with the re...""My favourite of this year's set of 80s style throwback albums. The modern twist on 80s disco aesthetics is so intoxicating, especially on some of the longer cuts on the regular album and the extended versions on the deluxe edition. The vocals are mixed in pretty much perfectly to flow with the repetitive instrumentals and the vocals almost always match the mood of the track, whether it's the more abstract lyrics on 'Simulation' or the more personal ones on 'Murphy's law'. The basslines here really hit, making for addictive tracks that I feel like I could listen to forever, I think this makes me lean towards the extended takes on the deluxe version of the album which do away with some of the weaker tracks and give the best ones the full space to breath. The album really goes out with a bang. The mix of the strings and bass at the start of 'Narcissus' are so exhilarating and become more so when the multi tracked vocals enter but it's one upped by closer 'Jealousy' which features my favourite vocals across the project along with a killer guitar line."  [+]  Reply

- JamesMowbray | Helpful?  (Log in to vote) | +3 votes (3 helpful | 0 unhelpful) 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.

Year of Release:

2020

Appears in:

145 charts

Rank Score:

436

Rank in 2020:

47

Rank in 2020s:

216

Overall Rank:

3,436

Average Rating:

 75 (100 votes)

Comments:

6

48.

Reunions 

 Jason Isbell And The 400 Unit

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"Humdrum country record. Didn't really hold my attention"  Reply

- meltchett | Helpful?  (Log in to vote) | +1 votes (1 helpful | 0 unhelpful) 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.

Year of Release:

2020

Appears in:

129 charts

Rank Score:

427

Rank in 2020:

48

Rank in 2020s:

222

Overall Rank:

3,505

Average Rating:

 75 (91 votes)

Comments:

2

49.

Un Canto Por México, Vol. 1 

 Natalia Lafourcade

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""Un Canto Por México, Vol. 1" is a powerhouse of everything Mexican folk has to offer. Natalia Lafourcade's voice is rich and sweet, she uses it to full capacity on every track. The backing vocals and instrumentals are dripping with energy. In particular, the horns are pleasure on each song. "Un ..."""Un Canto Por México, Vol. 1" is a powerhouse of everything Mexican folk has to offer. Natalia Lafourcade's voice is rich and sweet, she uses it to full capacity on every track. The backing vocals and instrumentals are dripping with energy. In particular, the horns are pleasure on each song. "Un Derecho De Nacimiento" is the standout track with Panteón Rococó's passionate vocals. My only major criticisms are the album only has one real style(a fantastic one however) and the album should have ended with "Mi Tierra Veracruzana". "  [+]  Reply

- titansaurs28 | Helpful?  (Log in to vote) | +1 votes (1 helpful | 0 unhelpful) 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.

Year of Release:

2020

Appears in:

95 charts

Rank Score:

413

Rank in 2020:

49

Rank in 2020s:

231

Overall Rank:

3,598

Average Rating:

 76 (95 votes)

Comments:

3

50.

Homegrown 

 Neil Young

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"Why he didn't release this sooner will always be a mystery to me. It's kind of a masterpiece. Separate Ways, the title track, and White Line are great. Florida is fine, but it sticks out like a sore thumb on an album like this."  Reply

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Year of Release:

2020

Appears in:

123 charts

Rank Score:

412

Rank in 2020:

50

Rank in 2020s:

232

Overall Rank:

3,603

Average Rating:

 75 (153 votes)

Comments:

10

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Best Albums of 2020 composition

Top 1,000 Top 500 Top 250 Top 100

Artist	Albums	%
King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard	4	0%
Adrianne Lenker	3	0%
Bad Bunny	2	0%
Drive-By Truckers	2	0%
Navy Blue	2	0%
Four Tet	2	0%
Old Man Gloom	2	0%
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Country	Albums	%
	470	47%
	197	20%
	57	6%
	33	3%
	31	3%
	27	3%
	20	2%
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Compilation?	Albums	%
No	984	98%
Yes	17	2%

Live?	Albums	%
No	970	97%
Yes	31	3%

Soundtrack?	Albums	%
No	995	99%
Yes	6	1%