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Clairo - Sling
In
23
Lists
July 16, 2021
Singer-Songwriter
,
Contemporary Folk
Critic Score
80
27
reviews
Amazon
Music
Spotify
49
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Jack Ingram, Miranda Lambert & Jon Randall - The Marfa Tapes
In
6
Lists
May 7, 2021
Country
,
Singer-Songwriter
,
Contemporary Folk
,
Contemporary Country
Critic Score
78
7
reviews
Amazon
Music
Spotify
48
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Young Dolph & Key Glock - Dum and Dummer 2
March 26, 2021
Trap
,
Southern Hip Hop
Critic Score
65
3 reviews
Amazon
Music
Spotify
47
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SG Lewis - times
In
4
Lists
February 19, 2021
Nu-Disco
,
Pop
,
Dance-Pop
,
House
Critic Score
75
10
reviews
Amazon
Music
Spotify
46
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Julien Baker - Little Oblivions
In
31
Lists
February 26, 2021
Indie Rock
,
Singer-Songwriter
,
Indie Folk
,
Indie Pop
Critic Score
81
36
reviews
Amazon
Music
Spotify
45
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Myke Towers - LYKE MIKE
In
2
Lists
April 23, 2021
Trap
,
Pop Rap
Critic Score
70
1 review
Amazon
Music
Spotify
44
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Fred again.. - Actual Life (April 14 – December 17 2020)
In
8
Lists
April 16, 2021
UK Bass
,
Deep House
,
Future Garage
,
Alternative R&B
Critic Score
70
2 reviews
Amazon
Music
Spotify
43
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Don Toliver - Life of a DON
In
3
Lists
October 8, 2021
Alternative R&B
,
Pop Rap
,
Trap
,
Southern Hip Hop
Critic Score
67
7
reviews
Amazon
Music
Spotify
42
.
Tems - If Orange Was A Place
In
6
Lists
September 14, 2021
Neo-Soul
,
Afrobeats
,
Alternative R&B
Critic Score
75
3 reviews
Amazon
Music
Spotify
41
.
WILLOW - lately i feel EVERYTHING
In
11
Lists
July 16, 2021
Alternative Rock
,
Pop Punk
,
Pop Rock
Critic Score
70
16
reviews
Amazon
Music
Spotify
40
.
The War on Drugs - I Don't Live Here Anymore
In
38
Lists
October 29, 2021
Heartland Rock
Critic Score
81
33
reviews
Amazon
Music
Spotify
39
.
Kanye West - Donda
In
10
Lists
August 29, 2021
Christian Hip Hop
,
Hip Hop
,
Experimental Hip Hop
Critic Score
58
23
reviews
Amazon
Music
Spotify
38
.
Joy Oladokun - In Defense of My Own Happiness
In
2
Lists
June 4, 2021
Amazon
Music
Spotify
37
.
Rauw Alejandro - VICE VERSA
In
5
Lists
June 25, 2021
Reggaeton
,
Latin Pop
Critic Score
76
2 reviews
Amazon
Music
Spotify
36
.
Justin Bieber - Justice
In
4
Lists
March 19, 2021
Pop
,
Contemporary R&B
Critic Score
62
20
reviews
Amazon
Music
Spotify
35
.
Carly Pearce - 29: Written In Stone
In
2
Lists
September 17, 2021
Contemporary Country
Critic Score
70
1 review
Amazon
Music
Spotify
34
.
Vince Staples - Vince Staples
In
26
Lists
July 9, 2021
West Coast Hip Hop
,
Trap
Critic Score
79
21
reviews
Amazon
Music
Spotify
33
.
Mon Laferte - SEIS
In
3
Lists
April 8, 2021
Folk
,
Singer-Songwriter
,
Mariachi
Critic Score
80
1 review
Amazon
Music
Spotify
32
.
J. Cole - The Off-Season
In
8
Lists
May 14, 2021
Conscious Hip Hop
Critic Score
74
9
reviews
Amazon
Music
Spotify
31
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Carín León - Inédito
May 7, 2021
Amazon
Music
Spotify
30
.
Porter Robinson - Nurture
In
9
Lists
April 23, 2021
Electropop
,
Synthpop
,
Glitch Pop
Critic Score
77
14
reviews
Amazon
Music
Spotify
29
.
Elton John - The Lockdown Sessions
October 22, 2021
Pop
Critic Score
68
13
reviews
Amazon
Music
Spotify
28
.
Lucky Daye - Table For Two
February 12, 2021
Contemporary R&B
Critic Score
80
2 reviews
Amazon
Music
Spotify
27
.
Turnstile - GLOW ON
In
47
Lists
August 27, 2021
Post-Hardcore
,
Hardcore Punk
,
Alternative Rock
Critic Score
88
20
reviews
Amazon
Music
Spotify
26
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girl in red - if i could make it go quiet
In
11
Lists
April 30, 2021
Indie Pop
,
Alt-Pop
Critic Score
75
20
reviews
Amazon
Music
Spotify
25
.
Taylor Swift - Red (Taylor's Version)
In
12
Lists
November 12, 2021
Pop Rock
,
Country Pop
,
Singer-Songwriter
,
Pop
Critic Score
89
18
reviews
Amazon
Music
Spotify
24
.
KAROL G - KG0516
In
3
Lists
March 25, 2021
Reggaeton
,
Latin Pop
Critic Score
90
1 review
Amazon
Music
Spotify
23
.
Brandi Carlile - In These Silent Days
In
13
Lists
October 1, 2021
Americana
,
Singer-Songwriter
,
Indie Folk
Critic Score
82
11
reviews
Amazon
Music
Spotify
22
.
Giveon - When It's All Said And Done... Take Time
March 12, 2021
Contemporary R&B
Critic Score
80
1 review
Amazon
Music
Spotify
21
.
Isaiah Rashad - The House Is Burning
In
13
Lists
July 30, 2021
Southern Hip Hop
,
Trap
,
Hip Hop
Critic Score
79
9
reviews
Amazon
Music
Spotify
20
.
Snail Mail - Valentine
In
40
Lists
November 5, 2021
Indie Rock
,
Indie Pop
Critic Score
82
27
reviews
Amazon
Music
Spotify
19
.
Little Simz - Sometimes I Might Be Introvert
In
72
Lists
September 3, 2021
UK Hip Hop
,
Conscious Hip Hop
,
Neo-Soul
Critic Score
90
36
reviews
Amazon
Music
Spotify
18
.
Drake - Certified Lover Boy
In
5
Lists
September 3, 2021
Pop Rap
,
Trap
Critic Score
57
19
reviews
Amazon
Music
Spotify
17
.
Summer Walker - STILL OVER IT
In
18
Lists
November 5, 2021
Contemporary R&B
,
R&B
Critic Score
81
10
reviews
Amazon
Music
Spotify
16
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Japanese Breakfast - Jubilee
In
61
Lists
June 4, 2021
Indie Pop
,
Chamber Pop
,
Synthpop
Critic Score
86
27
reviews
Amazon
Music
Spotify
15
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Arlo Parks - Collapsed In Sunbeams
In
54
Lists
January 29, 2021
Neo-Soul
,
Bedroom Pop
,
Indie Pop
,
Alternative R&B
Critic Score
82
38
reviews
Amazon
Music
Spotify
14
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PinkPantheress - to hell with it
In
25
Lists
October 15, 2021
Atmospheric Drum and Bass
,
Alternative R&B
,
Alt-Pop
,
Contemporary R&B
Critic Score
86
12
reviews
Amazon
Music
Spotify
13
.
Kacey Musgraves - star-crossed
In
21
Lists
September 10, 2021
Country Pop
,
Folk Pop
,
Singer-Songwriter
Critic Score
75
28
reviews
Amazon
Music
Spotify
12
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Bo Burnham - Inside (The Songs)
In
7
Lists
June 10, 2021
Comedy
,
Synthpop
Critic Score
88
2 reviews
Amazon
Music
Spotify
11
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Baby Keem - The Melodic Blue
In
6
Lists
September 10, 2021
Trap
,
West Coast Hip Hop
,
Pop Rap
Critic Score
72
11
reviews
Amazon
Music
Spotify
10
.
C. Tangana - El Madrileño
In
5
Lists
February 26, 2021
Flamenco Pop
,
Alternative R&B
,
Latin Pop
,
Flamenco nuevo
Critic Score
80
2 reviews
Amazon
Music
Spotify
9
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Jazmine Sullivan - Heaux Tales
In
38
Lists
January 8, 2021
Neo-Soul
,
Contemporary R&B
,
R&B
Critic Score
81
10
reviews
Amazon
Music
Spotify
8
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Billie Eilish - Happier Than Ever
In
41
Lists
July 30, 2021
Alt-Pop
,
Ambient Pop
,
Alternative R&B
,
Art Pop
Critic Score
83
36
reviews
Amazon
Music
Spotify
7
.
Silk Sonic - An Evening with Silk Sonic
In
25
Lists
November 12, 2021
Smooth Soul
,
Funk
,
R&B
,
Soul
Critic Score
80
15
reviews
Amazon
Music
Spotify
6
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Halsey - If I Can't Have Love, I Want Power
In
30
Lists
August 27, 2021
Alternative Rock
,
Art Pop
,
Post-Industrial
Critic Score
79
22
reviews
Amazon
Music
Spotify
5
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Doja Cat - Planet Her
In
25
Lists
June 25, 2021
Pop Rap
,
Contemporary R&B
,
Trap
Critic Score
71
19
reviews
Amazon
Music
Spotify
4
.
Adele - 30
In
34
Lists
November 19, 2021
Pop Soul
,
Adult Contemporary
,
Pop
Critic Score
80
30
reviews
Amazon
Music
Spotify
3
.
Lil Nas X - MONTERO
In
37
Lists
September 17, 2021
Pop Rap
,
Pop
Critic Score
81
24
reviews
Amazon
Music
Spotify
2
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Tyler, The Creator - CALL ME IF YOU GET LOST
In
73
Lists
June 25, 2021
West Coast Hip Hop
,
Hip Hop
,
Jazz Rap
,
Hardcore Hip Hop
,
Neo-Soul
Critic Score
86
25
reviews
Amazon
Music
Spotify
1
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Olivia Rodrigo - SOUR
In
58
Lists
May 21, 2021
Pop Rock
,
Pop
,
Singer-Songwriter
,
Teen Pop
Critic Score
78
21
reviews
Amazon
Music
Spotify
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Quet
2y
Don’t let the nurture inclusion fool you this list is excessively bad
JonasFernandes
2y
Sour in #1 KKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKK
Edre Depeche Head
2y
First off, Olivia Rodrigo is absolute trash AND in what world is CLB better than Donda
riquitrefe
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