Best Albums of the 2020s (so far)

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111.

First Two Pages Of Frankenstein 

 The National

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"I had quite a bit of trepidation going into FTPoF. The singles were a bit mixed for me, and even my favorite of the bunch ("Your Mind Is Not Your Friend") probably wouldn't crack my top 15 or 20 National songs. Not to mentoin the early reception for this one has been somewhat tepid. So, I'm happy...""I had quite a bit of trepidation going into FTPoF. The singles were a bit mixed for me, and even my favorite of the bunch ("Your Mind Is Not Your Friend") probably wouldn't crack my top 15 or 20 National songs. Not to mentoin the early reception for this one has been somewhat tepid. So, I'm happy to report that I'm quite won over by this. FTPoF is fueled by a nakedness and fragility that we haven't really seen before from the band. It's far less hopeless and angry than is typical for The National. It's a warm and longing record whose stakes are so much more introspective--complemented further by how comparatively stripped down this one is, although it's not without its louder moments. Yeah, it's sardonic and searching as you might expect, but also loaded with sentimentality. It's taken a few listens, the songs released in the lead-up are much easier to enjoy in context with the album, and I have yet to really find the ceiling, but I love this record. FTPoF may very well be the weakest record the band has made in about 20 years, but that mainly speaks to the consistency and high quality of The National's work up to this point."  [+]  Reply

- HoldenM | 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:

2023

Appears in:

167 charts

Rank Score:

802

Rank in 2023:

12

Rank in 2020s:

111

Overall Rank:

2,077

Average Rating:

 75 (177 votes)

Comments:

12

112.

The Ballad Of Darren 

 Blur

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"Probably the Narcissist is the best single of 2023."  Reply

- Juneof44 | 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:

2023

Appears in:

223 charts

Rank Score:

801

Rank in 2023:

13

Rank in 2020s:

112

Overall Rank:

2,079

Average Rating:

 74 (187 votes)

Comments:

9

113.

Smiling With No Teeth 

 Genesis Owusu

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"Highly promising debut album, there are some instances where he's given more than he can handle, but that's always a danger when going all out on diversity. His acrobatics moving so effortlessly across different styles are nothing short of spectacular. Anyone can find something appealing here. If...""Highly promising debut album, there are some instances where he's given more than he can handle, but that's always a danger when going all out on diversity. His acrobatics moving so effortlessly across different styles are nothing short of spectacular. Anyone can find something appealing here. If I had to pick a standout moment, it would probably be No Looking Back, but this is an album that deserves multiple repeats and my opinion is subject to change at any given moment."  [+]  Reply

- kokkinos | 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:

2021

Appears in:

171 charts

Rank Score:

789

Rank in 2021:

32

Rank in 2020s:

113

Overall Rank:

2,107

Average Rating:

 77 (149 votes)

Comments:

10

114.

Whole Lotta Red 

 Playboi Carti

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"What an addicting album... swear I haven’t stopped listening to it since the night of its release. I was hooked on my first listen. Carti is surely evolving as an artist. Even if you dislike the project, there is no way you can deny that. The entire project features some new musical direction and...""What an addicting album... swear I haven’t stopped listening to it since the night of its release. I was hooked on my first listen. Carti is surely evolving as an artist. Even if you dislike the project, there is no way you can deny that. The entire project features some new musical direction and some old. Tracks like rockstar made, over and stop breathing is everything carti was made to make. You can feel the emotion in his voice through these tracks, which embody his new persona. Tracks like new neon and place all feature the carti we’ve all known and love. Die4guy is a song that just has you hyped with its bright beat. Metamorphosis is all sorts of braggadocio, a song perfect to play with your crew late at night when you feel like you’re on top of the world. Album is a classic to me. Of course, I won’t say “keep listening, it’ll grown on you”. But, I believe over time the general consensus will shift. 9/10. "  [+]  Reply

- lonerism | 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:

80 charts

Rank Score:

786

Rank in 2020:

28

Rank in 2020s:

114

Overall Rank:

2,117

Average Rating:

 68 (113 votes)

Comments:

16

115.

Eusexua 

 FKA Twigs

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"Best FKA TWIGS album, creative, with a unique voice, this album makes me feel with good energy."  Reply

- StreakyNuno | Helpful?  (Log in to vote) | +4 votes (6 helpful | 2 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:

2025

Appears in:

183 charts

Rank Score:

783

Rank in 2025:

4

Rank in 2020s:

115

Overall Rank:

2,120

Average Rating:

 76 (212 votes)

Comments:

6

116.

Miss Anthropocene 

 Grimes

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"This album makes Art Angels look like an outlier in her discography cuz this feels like a closer sonic successor to Visions. It pulls back on a lot of the bombast of Art Angels, for better or worse, but its not necessarily a decline in quality. But that also makes it easier to explore, fall in lo...""This album makes Art Angels look like an outlier in her discography cuz this feels like a closer sonic successor to Visions. It pulls back on a lot of the bombast of Art Angels, for better or worse, but its not necessarily a decline in quality. But that also makes it easier to explore, fall in love with, and then eventually outgrow the initial rush. This is my opinion so far. I can stil listen to Art Angels any day and it sounds how it did that first month i listened to (and died over) it, but I feel like Miss_Anthropocene won't have the same longevity. Its still a solid album throughout though. Grimes is a crazy person and I love it! It takes a crazy person to make fucking 4aem (my favourite off the album), Darkseid and My Name Is Dark. Bottom line: A great piece of work. Art Angels remains untouched."  [+]  Reply

- Vatsal | Helpful?  (Log in to vote) | +7 votes (8 helpful | 1 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:

232 charts

Rank Score:

781

Rank in 2020:

29

Rank in 2020s:

116

Overall Rank:

2,123

Average Rating:

 74 (315 votes)

Comments:

20

117.

Manning Fireworks 

 MJ Lenderman

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""Manning Fireworks" has vivid vignette storytelling in the lyrics. Each song gives a little peak to a character at a specific moment in time. The line "I wouldn't be in the seminary if I could be with you" on "Rudolph" says so much in one sentence. "Manning Fireworks" paints a wonderful picture o..."""Manning Fireworks" has vivid vignette storytelling in the lyrics. Each song gives a little peak to a character at a specific moment in time. The line "I wouldn't be in the seminary if I could be with you" on "Rudolph" says so much in one sentence. "Manning Fireworks" paints a wonderful picture of a vile man. The production has its pros and cons. At times, its flatness creates a sense of exhaustion that enhances the emotions of the lyrics; at other times, it's just dreary. The extended outro on "Bark At The Moon" is the best example of this low. Well written with room to grow. "  [+]  Reply

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Year of Release:

2024

Appears in:

172 charts

Rank Score:

781

Rank in 2024:

18

Rank in 2020s:

117

Overall Rank:

2,128

Average Rating:

 77 (128 votes)

Comments:

5

118.

Lianne La Havas 

 Lianne La Havas

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"Just a smidge top heavy, but otherwise, one of the most wonderful albums of the year. Smooth, catchy, and full of life. Not to mention one of the most well-written and heartfelt R&B records in a while."  Reply

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Year of Release:

2020

Appears in:

197 charts

Rank Score:

771

Rank in 2020:

30

Rank in 2020s:

118

Overall Rank:

2,153

Average Rating:

 78 (175 votes)

Comments:

9

119.

Melt My Eyez See Your Future 

 Denzel Curry

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"A really forward thinking, unique rap album blending jazz, gospel and R&B instrumentals with cinematic lyrics and themes inspired by Tarantino, Samurai movies and anime."  Reply

- jbentley3997 | 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:

2022

Appears in:

188 charts

Rank Score:

748

Rank in 2022:

22

Rank in 2020s:

119

Overall Rank:

2,201

Average Rating:

 78 (192 votes)

Comments:

8

120.

Guts 

 Olivia Rodrigo

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"I've put off listening to 'Guts' for a while, purely just because of how much an album like this inevitably gets overhyped by the media, and by friends raving on about how I should listen to it. Once the dust has settled, I like to try and form my own opinion... and it's pretty much as I expected...""I've put off listening to 'Guts' for a while, purely just because of how much an album like this inevitably gets overhyped by the media, and by friends raving on about how I should listen to it. Once the dust has settled, I like to try and form my own opinion... and it's pretty much as I expected - an above average pop album held together by Rodrigo's beautiful voice, for the most part strong songwriting and Dan Nigro's immaculate production. Admittedly I'm probably not the target market, but I can still appreciate a project like this :-)"  [+]  Reply

- jbentley3997 | 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:

2023

Appears in:

199 charts

Rank Score:

737

Rank in 2023:

14

Rank in 2020s:

120

Overall Rank:

2,221

Average Rating:

 72 (157 votes)

Comments:

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Best Albums of the 2020s (so far) composition

Top 1,000 Top 500 Top 250 Top 100

Year	Albums	%
2020	199	20%
2021	203	20%
2022	188	19%
2023	152	15%
2024	148	15%
2025	101	10%
2026	10	1%

Artist	Albums	%
King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard	12	1%
Taylor Swift	7	1%
Nas	5	0%
Black Country, New Road	4	0%
파란노을 [Parannoul]	4	0%
Maruja	4	0%
Bad Bunny	4	0%
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Country	Albums	%
	503	50%
	242	24%
	45	4%
	40	4%
	32	3%
	19	2%
	15	1%
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Compilation?	Albums	%
No	996	100%
Yes	5	0%

Live?	Albums	%
No	988	99%
Yes	13	1%

Soundtrack?	Albums	%
No	997	100%
Yes	4	0%