Best Albums of the 2020s (so far)

Listed below are the best albums of the 2020s (so far) as calculated from their overall rankings in over 59,000 greatest album charts. (Chart last updated: 6 hours ago).
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2020s decade summaryThe best artists of the 2020s are Black Country, New Road, The Strokes, Charli XCX, Little Simz, Magdalena Bay, Fontaines D.C., Kendrick Lamar, Big Thief, King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard and The Smile.
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"I firmly believe PinkPantheress has a bright future in music ahead of her. An amazing producer, one of the best in the game right now. Her sound is super unique and futuristic and one day will be regarded as very influential. This LP is some of her best offerings yet. Silky, nostalgic UK garage b..."  [+]  Reply
- stanchoiaz | 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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2025
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"(Quite heavy in several senses of that word, and generally pretty intense and loud and ugly. I respect it, but don't quite love it in all its brutal, abrasive charms.) Right from the jump with the opening slab of industrial metal insanity I knew I was in for some intense and sharp and abrasive an..."  [+]  Reply
- Mercury | 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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2021
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"Is this Experimental Pop? Is it Indie Folk? Is it Alternative Folk Rock? It's hard to place this album, but it was a serene and calming listen that worked perfectly for a morning walk along the river."  Reply
- Cheddar | 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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2025
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2022
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2024
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"“I Lie Here Buried With My Rings And My Dresses” has a strange juxtaposition between novelty and repetition. Lyrically, it’s very unique with Backxwash’s striking descriptions of post-colonialism, poverty, and Transphobia. “666 In Luxaxa” paints an especially vivid narrative of forced conversion ..."  [+]  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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2021
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"The album starts on an excellent high note and continues strong until about halfway through when it starts to lose itself. Really excellent lyricism throughout, and the concept of reflecting on past actions/livelihood in response to the world ending is a very intriguing way to tie the album toget..."  [+]  Reply
- ledaero | Helpful?  (Log in to vote) | +1 votes (1 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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2020
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"This wonderful band that always sailed on the edge of insignificance in the indie genre and yet released one extraordinary album after the other. And then, when you think things can't get any harder in this band's life, then bring this masterpiece! Well, I had to cry a little. I admit it"  Reply
- cronadigallina | 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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2023
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"Flitting between brilliance and obscurity, ‘NOT TiGHT’ showcases one of the most remarkable and exciting duos in jazz and it sounds as if they’re only just getting started!"  Reply
- jbentley3997 | Helpful?  (Log in to vote) | +1 votes (1 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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2022
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Best Albums of the 2020s (so far) composition

Recognised  Year Charts (2025)
1. Albums of the year 2025 by The Telegraph (2025)
2. Albums of the year 2025 by Pitchfork (2025)
3. Best Albums of 2025 by The New Yorker (2025)
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5. Albums of the year 2025 by Piccadilly Records (2025)
6. Top 50 Albums of 2025 by The Needle Drop (2025)
7. Top 100 Albums of 2025 by Louder Than War (2025)
8. Albums of the year 2025 by Crack Magazine (2025)
9. Albums of the Year 2025 by Loud And Quiet (2025)
10. Albums of the year 2025 by Stereogum (2025)