Best Albums of the 2020s (so far)

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261.

The Past Is Still Alive 

 Hurray For The Riff Raff

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"Production is reminiscent of Daniel Lanois classics without the excesses (check out the guitar tones on "Alibi"). Great Americana soundscape with vulnerable, emotive lyrics, good story telling, and one of my favorite voices in music. There are some tragic themes here, but there is redemption. Hur...""Production is reminiscent of Daniel Lanois classics without the excesses (check out the guitar tones on "Alibi"). Great Americana soundscape with vulnerable, emotive lyrics, good story telling, and one of my favorite voices in music. There are some tragic themes here, but there is redemption. Hurray has gotten better with every album and this is their best and most consistent one yet. "  [+]  Reply

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Year of Release:

2024

Appears in:

82 charts

Rank Score:

377

Rank in 2024:

37

Rank in 2020s:

261

Overall Rank:

3,911

Average Rating:

 74 (72 votes)

Comments:

3

262.

West Of Eden 

 HMLTD

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"Amazing album, there are bangers there are tears, there is hell of a lot of glam there are shivers and there is a ton of originality as well as some really fresh tributes to 80s music. The band mixes contemporary indie with some reaally good punk and a touch of pop and trap. (yeah that's a lot bu...""Amazing album, there are bangers there are tears, there is hell of a lot of glam there are shivers and there is a ton of originality as well as some really fresh tributes to 80s music. The band mixes contemporary indie with some reaally good punk and a touch of pop and trap. (yeah that's a lot but it works really well) West Of Eden is a thing of beauty and is not a 100 only because of a lack of a good closing track. "  [+]  Reply

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Year of Release:

2020

Appears in:

69 charts

Rank Score:

377

Rank in 2020:

57

Rank in 2020s:

262

Overall Rank:

3,912

Average Rating:

 75 (103 votes)

Comments:

5

263.

The Scholars 

 Car Seat Headrest

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"I adore Car Seat Headrest. Teens of Denial was one of the best indie albums of the '10s, but after an unimaginative re-record of Twin Fantasy in 2018 and five years passing since a bizarre DIY synthpop record, I and many others feared that the prolific Will Toledo and co. had finally run out of s...""I adore Car Seat Headrest. Teens of Denial was one of the best indie albums of the '10s, but after an unimaginative re-record of Twin Fantasy in 2018 and five years passing since a bizarre DIY synthpop record, I and many others feared that the prolific Will Toledo and co. had finally run out of steam. What a way to prove the doubters wrong -- a 70 minute prog rock opera that trades in biblical (and furry) themes. Godspeed space cowboy. From my top 20 Albums of 2025: https://www.besteveralbums.com/thechart.php?c=83050&cbid=0&f=&fv=&orderby=Rank&sortdir=asc &page=1"  [+]  Reply

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Year of Release:

2025

Appears in:

95 charts

Rank Score:

376

Rank in 2025:

17

Rank in 2020s:

263

Overall Rank:

3,914

Average Rating:

 76 (115 votes)

Comments:

2

264.

Seventeen Going Under 

 Sam Fender

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"Seventeen Going Under represents a wind of change for male pop stars with guitars. The dregs of the 2010s capitalisation on them are on the way out, and none could even come within eyeshot of Fender’s genuine, essential writing. Heck, few things in music can right now: the pride with which he wea...""Seventeen Going Under represents a wind of change for male pop stars with guitars. The dregs of the 2010s capitalisation on them are on the way out, and none could even come within eyeshot of Fender’s genuine, essential writing. Heck, few things in music can right now: the pride with which he wears his hometown of North Shields on his sleeve, and the love he puts into his depiction of Newcastle, is magnificent. There’s a sting, however, that of the poverty, hegemonic masculinity and social issues impossible to escape from. In a country where we can’t even agree on what we disagree on, his anger feels relevant and essential, while his riffs are supremely catchy and wholesome. Like all the best protest music, there is hope laced throughout, and Fender’s indie-ready heartland rock was born to inspire it. Fender has struck a remarkable balance on Seventeen; he doesn’t present himself as a preacher or a politician, he doesn’t allow for his experiences to be romanticised by his radio-friendly riffs, and he appeals to a need to acknowledge the times we’re living through in a way that doesn’t drag into “oh dear”-ism. The sharp-jawed man who stares back at you from the album’s artwork is fully aware that he could cash it in to become the next safe industry heartthrob, or just another white guy with a guitar and a Twitter individuality complex. And the beautiful thing is that he doesn’t. "  [+]  Reply

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Year of Release:

2021

Appears in:

80 charts

Rank Score:

374

Rank in 2021:

55

Rank in 2020s:

264

Overall Rank:

3,935

Average Rating:

 73 (56 votes)

Comments:

2

265.

Weathervanes 

 Jason Isbell And The 400 Unit

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"Really good album. I never fell in love with Reunions (the last one). I have a feeling Weathervanes will be on repeat for me. After one listen I feel like I like it as least as much as Nashville Sound. Great songwriting. "From the gut" lyrics. Music is Isebellian - nothing that radically new soun...""Really good album. I never fell in love with Reunions (the last one). I have a feeling Weathervanes will be on repeat for me. After one listen I feel like I like it as least as much as Nashville Sound. Great songwriting. "From the gut" lyrics. Music is Isebellian - nothing that radically new sounding, but there are a few surprises. "  [+]  Reply

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Year of Release:

2023

Appears in:

101 charts

Rank Score:

372

Rank in 2023:

45

Rank in 2020s:

265

Overall Rank:

3,947

Average Rating:

 74 (75 votes)

Comments:

7

266.

Quaranta 

 Danny Brown

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"“Quaranta” takes Brown’s music to a more reflective place. Danny thinks about aging, his childhood, and mistakes with a sober glare. While not his most lyrically versatile work, the starkness of his words really hit. “Jenn’s Terrific Vacation” explores an interesting juxtaposition of Brown’s impo..."" “Quaranta” takes Brown’s music to a more reflective place. Danny thinks about aging, his childhood, and mistakes with a sober glare. While not his most lyrically versatile work, the starkness of his words really hit. “Jenn’s Terrific Vacation” explores an interesting juxtaposition of Brown’s impoverished memories clashing with the modern gentrified area. This tone reflects on the music with the instrumentals being quiet and bass heavy. It certainly works with the themes, but it becomes muted. The B side blends together creating a sluggish atmosphere. While “Quaranta” can be restrained, it is well worth a ponder."  [+]  Reply

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Year of Release:

2023

Appears in:

106 charts

Rank Score:

371

Rank in 2023:

46

Rank in 2020s:

266

Overall Rank:

3,955

Average Rating:

 76 (99 votes)

Comments:

4

267.

Debí Tirar Más Fotos 

 Bad Bunny

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"Great album by Bad Bunny, I'm surprised, beautiful moments of classic Salsa, well mixed with electronic and alternative pop ... I recommend it favorite song "Baile Inolvidable""  Reply

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Year of Release:

2025

Appears in:

77 charts

Rank Score:

371

Rank in 2025:

18

Rank in 2020s:

267

Overall Rank:

3,960

Average Rating:

 68 (99 votes)

Comments:

6

268.

Untitled (Rise) 

 Sault

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"Stronger, tighter, and livelier than (Black Is). Still a little too long, but I prefer the edge on this one."  Reply

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Year of Release:

2020

Appears in:

112 charts

Rank Score:

371

Rank in 2020:

58

Rank in 2020s:

268

Overall Rank:

3,965

Average Rating:

 75 (82 votes)

Comments:

1

269.

Tangk 

 Idles

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"Really liking this , I had to laugh listening to it and thinking the production on this thing is great who's done it? taking a look at the cd cover and it's nigel godrich Kenny beats and Mark bowen. I'll be playing this most of the week no doubt . First album I've heard from idles since joy"  Reply

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Year of Release:

2024

Appears in:

128 charts

Rank Score:

370

Rank in 2024:

38

Rank in 2020s:

269

Overall Rank:

3,969

Average Rating:

 71 (148 votes)

Comments:

5

270.

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As Days Get Dark 

 Arab Strap

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"(This is an awe-inspiring return by this duo after 16 years of no LPs released. Perhaps the darkest and most hopeless album I've heard this year - I suppose it helps that I can't understand the words in the new Knoll and Ad Nauseam and other death/grind albums - and also one of the better and mor...""(This is an awe-inspiring return by this duo after 16 years of no LPs released. Perhaps the darkest and most hopeless album I've heard this year - I suppose it helps that I can't understand the words in the new Knoll and Ad Nauseam and other death/grind albums - and also one of the better and more lovingly produced and detailed pop albums of the year as well.) This is one of the darkest and most hopeless and nihilistic albums I've heard in a long time, maybe ever. I wasn't expecting this level of brutal verbal destruction. It is amazing if you are in the mood for an album that strips away all the false covers and veneers of life to reveal the disgusting underbelly. When I first heard the album I wasn't in the mood for such a gloomy listen. Still respected the hell out of the spoken word poetry and the detailed electronic arrangements and tracks. But yeah it put me off how unrelenting the mood was. Today I listened a couple more times and I was way more invested. Maybe that has to do with my somewhat more dark mood, maybe its just a nice change of pace from the more level-headed, stoic messages of recent albums I've heard. Anyway, the point is, this album is a dark and harsh listen thematically and lush and beautiful musically. All throughout the album behind the captivating performances of Aidan Moffat and Malcolm Middleton, there are gorgeous, detailed and lush touches musically, melodies and excellent guitar lines and heartfelt indietronica tracks, and these swelling chamber pop moments and all kinds of beautiful musical moments. These well executed sounds and tracks make the vocals and the lyrics all the more ear-catching and intense. There is a very nice way they play off each other. There isn't a bad track, I almost hate saying that cuz it sounds so basic. But yeah, fuck it, there aren't any tracks that I wanted to skip or felt was half baked. The consistency of the album is impressive. The way the album kicks off is awesome, with "The Turning of our Bones" being one of the most inspired and impressive opening tracks I've heard in awhile. That opening blast of desperate, poetic, hopelessness, is followed up by equally engaging "Another Clockwork Day", "Compersion Pt 1" and "Bluebird". The middle of the album keeps it strong, goes down little byways of musical expression. Then the last 3 tracks are all just as excellent and brutal with the 1-2-3 punch of ""I Was Once A Weak Man", "Sleeper", and the closer "Just Enough". This is a hard album to rank. I think this is one of the better produced and executed albums this year. But it makes me feel, at times, a bit empty and hopeless. Quality-wise its tops, I probably will rank it a little lower than the quality would suggest, but not too much. And I suspect this will be one of those albums that I look at and I see its placement throughout the year and I move up incrementally. Not sure. All I know is it is indeed an excellent album and an amazing way to come back after 15 years away."  [+]  Reply

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Year of Release:

2021

Appears in:

90 charts

Rank Score:

367

Rank in 2021:

56

Rank in 2020s:

270

Overall Rank:

3,997

Average Rating:

 75 (75 votes)

Comments:

2

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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	193	19%
2023	159	16%
2024	147	15%
2025	98	10%
2026	5	1%

Artist	Albums	%
King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard	12	1%
Taylor Swift	7	1%
Nas	5	0%
Charli XCX	4	0%
Black Country, New Road	4	0%
파란노을 [Parannoul]	4	0%
Maruja	4	0%
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Country	Albums	%
	505	50%
	240	24%
	45	4%
	40	4%
	31	3%
	19	2%
	15	1%
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Compilation?	Albums	%
No	998	99%
Yes	6	1%

Live?	Albums	%
No	990	99%
Yes	14	1%

Soundtrack?	Albums	%
No	1,001	100%
Yes	3	0%