The Daily Beast's Best Albums of 2016

The Daily Beast's Best Albums of 2016

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10. Jenny Hval - Blood Bitch

Jenny Hval - Blood Bitch
In 38 Lists
September 30, 2016
Art Pop
Critic Score
82
21 reviews
Amazon
iTunes
Music
Spotify

9. Frank Ocean - Blonde

Frank Ocean - Blonde
In 84 Lists
August 20, 2016
Alternative R&B
Critic Score
86
36 reviews
Amazon
iTunes
Music
Spotify

8. Viola Beach - Viola Beach

Viola Beach - Viola Beach
July 29, 2016
Indie Pop
Critic Score
71
6 reviews
Amazon
iTunes
Music
Spotify

7. A Tribe Called Quest - We got it from Here... Thank You 4 Your service

A Tribe Called Quest - We got it from Here... Thank You 4 Your service
In 71 Lists
November 11, 2016
Hip Hop
Critic Score
86
25 reviews
Amazon
iTunes
Music
Spotify

6. Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds - Skeleton Tree

Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds - Skeleton Tree
In 60 Lists
September 9, 2016
Art Rock
Critic Score
89
30 reviews
Amazon
iTunes
Music
Spotify

5. Skepta - Konnichiwa

Skepta - Konnichiwa
In 32 Lists
May 6, 2016
Grime
Critic Score
79
16 reviews
Amazon
iTunes
Music
Spotify

4. Solange - A Seat at the Table

Solange - A Seat at the Table
In 83 Lists
September 30, 2016
Alternative R&B
Critic Score
87
25 reviews
Amazon
iTunes
Music
Spotify

3. Angel Olsen - My Woman

Angel Olsen - My Woman
In 76 Lists
September 2, 2016
Indie Rock
Critic Score
86
33 reviews
Amazon
iTunes
Music
Spotify

2. Beyoncé - Lemonade

Beyoncé - Lemonade
In 83 Lists
April 23, 2016
R&B
Critic Score
90
32 reviews
Amazon
iTunes
Music

1. Kanye West - The Life of Pablo

Kanye West - The Life of Pablo
In 69 Lists
February 14, 2016
Hip Hop
Critic Score
78
34 reviews
Amazon
iTunes
Music
Spotify
Original Source: http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2016/12/31/the-best-music-albums-of-2016-kanye-west-angel-olsen-and-much-more.html
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