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Pitchfork's Highest Rated Albums of 2001



1. Circulatory System - Circulatory System

Circulatory System - Circulatory System
Released: August 28th, 2001
Genre: Psychedelic Rock
Rating: 9.5

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2. Fennesz - Endless Summer

Fennesz - Endless Summer
Released: July 3rd, 2001
Genre: Ambient
Rating: 9.4

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3. Sigur Rós - Agaetis Byrjun

Sigur Rós - Agaetis Byrjun
Released: May 15th, 2001
Genre: Post-Rock
Rating: 9.4

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4. William Basinski - The Disintegration Loops

William Basinski - The Disintegration Loops
Released: January 1st, 2001
Genre: Ambient
Rating: 9.4

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5. Clinic - Internal Wrangler

Clinic - Internal Wrangler
Released: September 18th, 2001
Genre: Indie Rock
Rating: 9.3

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6. The Microphones - The Glow Pt. 2

The Microphones - The Glow Pt. 2
Released: September 25th, 2001
Genre: Lo-Fi
Rating: 9.2

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7. The Strokes - Is This It

The Strokes - Is This It
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Released: October 9th, 2001
Genre: Alternative Rock
Rating: 9.1

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8. Múm - Yesterday Was Dramatic - Today Is OK

Múm - Yesterday Was Dramatic - Today Is OK
Released: April 2nd, 2001
Genre: Electronic
Rating: 9.1

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9. The White Stripes - White Blood Cells

The White Stripes - White Blood Cells
Released: July 3rd, 2001
Genre: Garage Rock
Rating: 9.0

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10. Radiohead - Amnesiac

Radiohead - Amnesiac
Released: June 5th, 2001
Genre: Experimental Rock
Rating: 9.0

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11. Unwound - Leaves Turn Inside You

Unwound - Leaves Turn Inside You
Released: April 17th, 2001
Genre: Post-Hardcore
Rating: 9.0

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12. Herbert - Bodily Functions

Herbert - Bodily Functions
Released: June 5th, 2001
Genre: Electronic
Rating: 8.8

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13. Autechre - Confield

Autechre - Confield
Released: May 15th, 2001
Genre: Electronic
Rating: 8.8

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14. Destroyer - Streethawk: A Seduction

Destroyer - Streethawk: A Seduction
Released: April 21st, 2001
Genre: Indie Rock
Rating: 8.8

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15. Jay-Z - The Blueprint

Jay-Z - The Blueprint
Released: September 11th, 2001
Genre: Hip Hop
Rating: 8.7

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16. Low - Things We Lost in the Fire

Low - Things We Lost in the Fire
Released: February 6th, 2001
Genre: Indie Rock
Rating: 8.7
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17. Tim Hecker - Haunt Me, Haunt Me Do It Again

Tim Hecker - Haunt Me, Haunt Me Do It Again
Released: November 20th, 2001
Genre: Drone
Rating: 8.6

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18. Stars Of The Lid - The Tired Sounds of Stars of the Lid

Stars Of The Lid - The Tired Sounds of Stars of the Lid
Released: October 29th, 2001
Genre: Ambient
Rating: 8.6

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19. The Dismemberment Plan - Change

The Dismemberment Plan - Change
Released: October 23rd, 2001
Genre: Indie Rock
Rating: 8.6

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20. The Beta Band - Hot Shots II

The Beta Band - Hot Shots II
Released: July 17th, 2001
Genre: Indie Rock
Rating: 8.6

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21. Rufus Wainwright - Poses

Rufus Wainwright - Poses
Released: June 5th, 2001
Genre: Folk
Rating: 8.6

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22. Fugazi - The Argument

Fugazi - The Argument
Released: October 16th, 2001
Genre: Post-Hardcore
Rating: 8.5

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23. Mercury Rev - All Is Dream

Mercury Rev - All Is Dream
Released: August 27th, 2001
Genre: Alternative Rock
Rating: 8.5
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24. Ted Leo and the Pharmacists - The Tyranny of Distance

Ted Leo and the Pharmacists - The Tyranny of Distance
Released: June 19th, 2001
Genre: Indie Rock
Rating: 8.5

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25. Spiritualized - Let It Come Down

Spiritualized - Let It Come Down
Released: September 25th, 2001
Genre: Space Rock
Rating: 8.4

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NOTE: This is not a year end list. This list is ordered by the ratings Pitchfork awarded albums throughout 2001.
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