Best Albums of 2022
Listed below are the best albums of 2022 as calculated from their overall rankings in over 59,000 greatest album charts. (Chart last updated: 5 hours ago).
"This is insanely good, revelatory even. Black Thought at his best since early Roots, Danger Mouse providing a very clean and modern take on classic beats, and a star studded list of features, each proving why they need to be included rather than being shoved in with nothing to do. Aquamarine is t..." [+] Reply
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Arthurknight | Helpful? (Log in to vote) | +2 votes (2 helpful | 0 unhelpful)
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"“Dawn FM” really goes full in on the synthwave sound. Abel abandons the slow drifting electronics of “After hours” for more vibrant, energetic synths. This newfound energy gives his voice a welcome boost. The vigor of the tracks helps cover up odd moments like the strange English accent that appe..." [+] Reply
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"This is truly fantastic. Possible aoty contender. Kody Blu 31 is one of the best songs I've heard all year." Reply
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"Just to clarify Will Butler departed AF AFTER this album was completed to actually spend more time with his young family and NOT jumping a sinking ship as some have claimed If indeed this is to be Arcade Fires final album its a fine fine farewell album after 2017’s complete misstep ‘Everything No..." [+] Reply
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Brad1770 | Helpful? (Log in to vote) | +3 votes (5 helpful | 2 unhelpful)
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2022
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"I don't know... I don't find this album as experimental as music critics are hailing it to be. Rosalia as always is an impressive vocalist and an interesting arranger of flamenco, but after the massive conceptual leap from the conventional – and for a while a mostly under the radar release – Los ..." [+] Reply
- Arthurknight | Helpful? (Log in to vote) | +3 votes (4 helpful | 1 unhelpful)
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2022
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"“Wetleg” tries a bit too hard to be clever. Songs attempt to have this wry sense of humor about them, but it rarely hits the mark. This produces groaner lyrics such as “To tell me if I'm thin or fat, to tell me should I shave my rat”. The focus on wordplay also comes at the cost of thematic meani..." [+] Reply
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"Spoon practically always delivers. There are some really thoughtful tracks here. I love the shout out to Austin Texas singer-songwriter Dale Watson in the title track. Recommended. Condensed to a 7" Single: A-Side: The Hardest Cut B-Side: The Devil & Mister Jones" Reply
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2022
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"A gorgeous record that makes me so mad that my Spanish is, on a good day, at the level of a three-year-old." Reply
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HoldenM | Helpful? (Log in to vote) | +4 votes (4 helpful | 0 unhelpful)
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2022
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"Not many bands or artists have successfully reinvented their sound over and over like Arctic Monkeys. It’s not as much of a departure in style as TBHC was to AM, but there is a clear evolution from their 2018 sci fi themed concept album. The Car is a beautiful and rewarding listen, and you have t..." [+] Reply
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"It's strange listening to and sharing my thoughts about this project as Taylor Skye (one half of the duo) is a close friend, so I've been witness to Jockstrap's rise over the past five years and know some of what has gone into their debut. With that being said, and trying to remain as objective a..." [+] Reply
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Total albums: 1,000. Page 2 of 100
Best Albums of 2022 composition
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| King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard | 6 | 1% | |
| Sault | 4 | 0% | |
| Tedeschi Trucks Band | 4 | 0% | |
| Zach Bryan | 3 | 0% | |
| Iannis Xenakis | 3 | 0% | |
| Röyksopp | 3 | 0% | |
| Weezer | 3 | 0% | |
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452 | 45% | |
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186 | 19% | |
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51 | 5% | |
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