Best Albums of the 2010s

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61.

Kaputt 

 Destroyer

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"The melodies and the lyrics are good, but the jazzy instrumentation is what makes this album for me. Exquisitely tasteful."  Reply

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Year of Release:

2011

Appears in:

505 charts

Rank Score:

3,750

Rank in 2011:

7

Rank in 2010s:

61

Overall Rank:

455

Average Rating:

 79 (602 votes)

Comments:

47

62.

Slowdive 

 Slowdive

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"For a period in my life, I couldn't believe that Slowdive would reunite and ever release another album. After a 22-year-long hiatus, they prove not only that they are a staple in the shoegazing genre, but also that their ambition has peaked to an unprecedented height. In comparison to the low-pro...""For a period in my life, I couldn't believe that Slowdive would reunite and ever release another album. After a 22-year-long hiatus, they prove not only that they are a staple in the shoegazing genre, but also that their ambition has peaked to an unprecedented height. In comparison to the low-profile Just for a Day and the beautiful yet depressive Souvlaki, this eponymous album witnesses their musicality unleashed in full scale. The long intro in the opening track Slomo, whose title by the way is very self-referential in terms of its song structure and the nature of the band's soundscape, is so daring to the point that during your frist listen, it keeps you wondering when or whether the vocal is going to kick in. The gentleness is well blended into the grandiose instrumentation, creating a paradoxical sense of wonder which leaves you desiring for more. But then there comes the second track, the show-stealer Star Roving, and it gets aggressive without being too blunt. These two songs pretty much sets up the foundation of the album's strong, optimistic and brave vibe wrapped betwixt certain touching and sadness-induced downers. It's as if dozens of rays of light penetrate the dark universe to guide you on a memorable journey when you listen to these songs. When it reaches the denouement, the melancholic Falling Ashes does a great job bidding you good night in an ambient sound with its crystal-clear piano serenade. For me, this is absolutely the best Slowdive album to date, and it gives me high hopes in their future work because it best bespeaks that they are reluctant to be bound by any prism of song-writing or music production. This is more than the best expectation for an evolution in the past 22 years that a fan could long for, and it's a huge step forward for shoegaze and for rock music in general in my humble opinion."  [+]  Reply

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Year of Release:

2017

Appears in:

527 charts

Rank Score:

3,698

Rank in 2017:

5

Rank in 2010s:

62

Overall Rank:

461

Average Rating:

 80 (621 votes)

Comments:

46

63.

Sunbather 

 Deafheaven

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"I held expectations that I would most likely dislike this record, but upon giving it the opportunity to impress me,I was mystified. How can something so intensely raucous and screechingly unsympathetic to the human ear (which always expects and is attuned to harmony, resolution, and, most appropr...""I held expectations that I would most likely dislike this record, but upon giving it the opportunity to impress me,I was mystified. How can something so intensely raucous and screechingly unsympathetic to the human ear (which always expects and is attuned to harmony, resolution, and, most appropriate in this context, agreeable textures) as black metal result in a euphoric response? How can this sound so beautiful, while it's still so taxing and emotionally draining to listen to? The answer is similar to that of shoegazing and dream pop -- the instrumentation, and how they combine to result in resplendent textures swirling in a lofty haze. The difference is the darker approach and heavier execution of this record, which features loud, climactic textures, strident (and impressive) drumming, and screaming vocals set upon this foundation, rather than dreamy vocals that blend into the mix, like in Cocteau Twins and My Bloody Valentine. In this way, the lyrics become even less the central focus - most of the time lyrics are indistinguishable in these tracks (although, they do exist) - and the central focus becomes the phonic experience. Deafheaven attempts to take the listener on a phonic experience never before heard by rock audiences. And though similar things have been attempted in previous years already, Deafheaven does not do a bad job of this. "  [+]  Reply

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Year of Release:

2013

Appears in:

429 charts

Rank Score:

3,633

Rank in 2013:

8

Rank in 2010s:

63

Overall Rank:

470

Average Rating:

 79 (581 votes)

Comments:

58

64.

Contra 

 Vampire Weekend

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"Stage Two of what might become the next great historically valued band of the generation. I only say this because their first album garnered well deserved attention, and then they evolved almost imaginably to make their sound even more closer to the heart with this album. The last three songs, to...""Stage Two of what might become the next great historically valued band of the generation. I only say this because their first album garnered well deserved attention, and then they evolved almost imaginably to make their sound even more closer to the heart with this album. The last three songs, to me, are as good as alternative music gets, and yet their next album after this was yet even a more focused version of this, if that was even possible. I'm kind of scared their fourth album will make my heart explode, or disappoint immensely. They're like a Pixar movie. They find a new way to reach your heart in a wholesome way and you're just waiting for them to not release something perfect."  [+]  Reply

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Year of Release:

2010

Appears in:

620 charts

Rank Score:

3,611

Rank in 2010:

12

Rank in 2010s:

64

Overall Rank:

471

Average Rating:

 77 (1,114 votes)

Comments:

69

65.

Sometimes I Sit And Think, And Sometimes I Just Sit 

 Courtney Barnett

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"Love her stream of consciousness lyrical style. All the songs sound fun on the surface but with an underlying serious message. The lyrics of Kim's Caravan are heartbreaking"  Reply

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Year of Release:

2015

Appears in:

592 charts

Rank Score:

3,597

Rank in 2015:

6

Rank in 2010s:

65

Overall Rank:

477

Average Rating:

 78 (693 votes)

Comments:

52

66.

The ArchAndroid 

 Janelle Monáe

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"Underrated neo-soul / funk with a psychedelic twist and great guitar sounds. So much good music on this at such a high level of output. Riding on the wings of Stevie Wonder, George Clinton, MJ, James Brown, Outkast, Lauryn Hill and Missy Elliot, she was able to do what a bit of what St. Vincent, ...""Underrated neo-soul / funk with a psychedelic twist and great guitar sounds. So much good music on this at such a high level of output. Riding on the wings of Stevie Wonder, George Clinton, MJ, James Brown, Outkast, Lauryn Hill and Missy Elliot, she was able to do what a bit of what St. Vincent, FKA Twigs, Beyonce, Solange, Grimes, and Kendrick have all been since intensely praised for, yet half a decade earlier. It's as good as anything that's out this decade in this genre."  [+]  Reply

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Year of Release:

2010

Appears in:

513 charts

Rank Score:

3,500

Rank in 2010:

13

Rank in 2010s:

66

Overall Rank:

490

Average Rating:

 80 (628 votes)

Comments:

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67.

Piñata 

 Freddie Gibbs & Madlib

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"One of my favorite producers, Madlib, and one of the best gangsta rappers of his generation, Freddie Gibbs, collaborate on one of the best old school albums of the decade. We agree, "Piñata" does not represent a revolution in rap, we can even call this album nostalgic. Nostalgic of the time when ...""One of my favorite producers, Madlib, and one of the best gangsta rappers of his generation, Freddie Gibbs, collaborate on one of the best old school albums of the decade. We agree, "Piñata" does not represent a revolution in rap, we can even call this album nostalgic. Nostalgic of the time when we wore a pair of Jordans, where we did not have a cell phone and where Biggie was alive. But "Piñata" remains a very successful record, both in terms of production and performance of Freddie Gibbs. The duo works very well, even if listening to Piñata does not manage to forget the association of Madlib with DOOM on "Madvillainy", or Jaylib and his "Champion Sound". This album is perfect for fans of Madlib (like me) who will have the opportunity to put in the mouth of all new beats of the Loopdigga, but it will also satisfy listeners looking for a gangsta rap quality. As Gibbs himself says in opening of "Thuggin": "Niggas be like" Fred, you're not never lied ", Fuck the rap shit my gangsta been solidified, Still do my business on the side".   9/10 Best track: "Deeper" "  [+]  Reply

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Year of Release:

2014

Appears in:

439 charts

Rank Score:

3,494

Rank in 2014:

6

Rank in 2010s:

67

Overall Rank:

491

Average Rating:

 80 (498 votes)

Comments:

37

68.

St. Vincent 

 St. Vincent

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"Annie Clark has delivered her masterpiece. Every song on here is excellent and the album has an overall fun, raunchy, yet beautiful vibe. Very high replay value. Outstanding. Favorite tracks: "Birth In Reverse", "Huey Newton", "Regret", "Psychopath", "Severed Crossed Fingers""  Reply

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Year of Release:

2014

Appears in:

578 charts

Rank Score:

3,489

Rank in 2014:

7

Rank in 2010s:

68

Overall Rank:

493

Average Rating:

 79 (803 votes)

Comments:

60

69.

The Seer 

 Swans

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"In the future filmakers who make war movies are totally going to use these songs for their soundtracks. Haunting, rough, and downright scary, this is definitely the best art rock album to emerge from 2012."  Reply

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Year of Release:

2012

Appears in:

493 charts

Rank Score:

3,436

Rank in 2012:

9

Rank in 2010s:

69

Overall Rank:

501

Average Rating:

 81 (666 votes)

Comments:

47

70.

We Got It From Here... Thank You 4 Your Service 

 A Tribe Called Quest

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"One could argue that this is A Tribe's best record. I'd still put The Low End Theory first but this is undoubtedly a powerful, emotional, and worthy final outing from one of the greatest rap groups of all time. Highlights for me are Whateva Will Be, Space Program, We The People..., and Dis Genera...""One could argue that this is A Tribe's best record. I'd still put The Low End Theory first but this is undoubtedly a powerful, emotional, and worthy final outing from one of the greatest rap groups of all time. Highlights for me are Whateva Will Be, Space Program, We The People..., and Dis Generation. There isn't a bad track on this album. The fact that this is ranked at number 9 for 2016 is crazy and really just goes to show what an amazing year 2016 was for music. "  [+]  Reply

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Year of Release:

2016

Appears in:

526 charts

Rank Score:

3,407

Rank in 2016:

10

Rank in 2010s:

70

Overall Rank:

509

Average Rating:

 82 (573 votes)

Comments:

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Best Albums of the 2010s composition

Top 1,000 Top 500 Top 250 Top 100

Year	Albums	%
2010	91	9%
2011	122	12%
2012	103	10%
2013	115	12%
2014	94	9%
2015	106	11%
2016	85	9%
2017	116	12%
2018	91	9%
2019	80	8%

Artist	Albums	%
King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard	8	1%
Drake	6	1%
Lana Del Rey	6	1%
Death Grips	6	1%
Julia Holter	5	0%
Brockhampton	5	0%
Kendrick Lamar	5	0%
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Country	Albums	%
	560	56%
	214	21%
	70	7%
	32	3%
	29	3%
	20	2%
	11	1%
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Compilation?	Albums	%
No	992	99%
Yes	11	1%

Live?	Albums	%
No	997	99%
Yes	6	1%

Soundtrack?	Albums	%
No	997	99%
Yes	6	1%