Best Albums of the 2020s (so far)
Explore the best albums of the 2020s (so far), based on over 2 million album rankings across 60,000 charts
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"* Favorite tracks: Asylum, No Hard Feelings, Wharves, Sauvage, Christine, Heavy Water, Versailles, Remorseless, Smith + Cross * Least favorite tracks: Protoevangelium * Billy’s verses are unsuspectingly layered and poetic * The production matches Billy’s tone perfectly on every song: grand when h..." Reply
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2022
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"First listen and loving it. A real return to form for one of my favourite bands. I wasn’t really a fan of the last two studio albums and although this isn’t up there with boxer or high violet, it’s on a par with alligator and that’s not bad company to keep. Album of the year so far" Reply
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2023
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"Like Scully and Regina George, Chappell will be responsible for a marked uptick in gayness. Great album!" Reply
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2023
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"(This album is so rich! The number of standout moments and songs is amazing. Owusu's willingness to dabble in so many seemingly disparate sounds and styles to get his voice across is toweringly impressive. And this is a debut! If you like Neo-Soul, funk, somewhat experimental hip hop, and also li..." Reply
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2021
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791
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"That is mix of jazz, neo soul and folk. A lyrical and musical cycle set in an almost heavenly way. Really superb to listen to. Highlight: Paper Thin" Reply
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2020
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779
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"A surprising album that never tires from the first track to the last. It exudes a futuristic cyberpunk vibe, but what's most striking is the balance between pop melody and more sophisticated electronic sounds. A crossroads of experimentalism and popular demands that leaves its mark." Reply
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2025
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"“GUTS” sees a slight maturing from Rodrigo. The theme has switched from teenage heartbreak to the classic on and off toxic relationship of one’s 20’s. Rodrigo can vividly describe all the conflicting emotions from attraction to regret to embarrassment. “bad idea right?”' catchy tongue in cheek de..." Reply
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2023
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"I don't know why, but I sort of expect more. Something more...wierd, out there. This is a nice album and it has nothing wrong with it. The expectation with Grimes is that she will do something absolutely unique." Reply
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2020
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"Probably my favorite full-length DC project. Full-sounding production, no-holds-barred bars, and killer balance of headliner and features. Maybe nothing quite grabs me as much as the best Curry songs, but it's a hell of an experience." Reply
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2022
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"The beats are choice. The lyrics are mostly simple repetition. That leaves me a whole lotta boRED." Reply
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paladisiac | Helpful? (Log in to vote) | +3 votes (4 helpful | 1 unhelpful)
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Best Albums of the 2020s (so far) composition
| Year | Albums | % | |
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| 2020 | 198 | 20% | |
| 2021 | 198 | 20% | |
| 2022 | 189 | 19% | |
| 2023 | 147 | 15% | |
| 2024 | 148 | 15% | |
| 2025 | 99 | 10% | |
| 2026 | 21 | 2% |
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| King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard | 11 | 1% | |
| Taylor Swift | 7 | 1% | |
| Nas | 5 | 1% | |
| Charli XCX | 5 | 1% | |
| Bad Bunny | 4 | 0% | |
| Maruja | 4 | 0% | |
| Black Country, New Road | 4 | 0% | |
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246 | 25% | |
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47 | 5% | |
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40 | 4% | |
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34 | 3% | |
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Best Albums of the 2020s (so far) chart changes
| Biggest climbers Biggest climbers in top 100 since last month |
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Up 7 from 77th to 70th |
Up 7 from 70th to 63rd |
Up 7 from 54th to 47th |
| Biggest fallers Biggest fallers in top 100 since last month |
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Down 7 from 65th to 72nd |
Down 3 from 51st to 54th |
Down 3 from 72nd to 75th |
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Decade Charts (2020s)
