2020 Music Year End List Aggregate

I think admin should add Uproxx Music Critics Poll, this one is different from their usual year-end list. For the record, this is their third year doing such poll involving 200+ music critics from various publications (Rolling Stone, AllMusic, Pitchfork, NME etc.). It's similar to Pazz & Jop which no longer existed, it's too big to be ignored.

2020 - https://uproxx.com/critic-polls/the-2020-uproxx-music-critics-poll/

Previous years :

2019 - https://uproxx.com/critic-polls/best-albums-of-the-year-2019-music-critics-poll/
2018 - https://uproxx.com/critic-polls/uproxx-music-critics-poll-2018-albums/

Hi under the radar's list is out now - http://www.undertheradarmag.com/lists/under_the_radars_top_100_albums_of_2020/

@Rob You haven't add The Digital Fix.

https://www.thedigitalfix.com/music/feature/tdf-albums-of-the-year-2020/

You actually included their list in 2017 aggregate but named it as The Music Fix.

https://www.albumoftheyear.org/list/955-the-music-fix-albums-of-2017/

Rockdelux is the most prestigious magazine in Spain. In 2020 they have left the printed version and now it's online.
Their best albums of the year list is here: https://www.rockdelux.com/listas/listas-2020-discos-internacionales

Antena 3: https://media.rtp.pt/antena3/ler/albuns-internacionais-2020/
Redbrick: https://www.redbrick.me/redbricks-albums-of-2020/
Headstuff: https://www.headstuff.org/entertainment/music/headstuff-picks-10-best-albums-2020/
Banquet Records: https://www.banquetrecords.com/albums-of-the-year-2020

Deutschlandfunk: https://www.deutschlandfunk.de/best-of-2020-die-pop-perlen-des-jahres.807.de.html?dram:article_id=489008
The San Diego Union-Tribune: https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/entertainment/music/story/2020-12-27/best-pop-and-jazz-albums-of-2020-came-when-covid-19-made-music-more-vital-than-ever
No Depression: https://www.nodepression.com/nd-reviewers-and-writers-pick-their-favorite-roots-music-albums-of-2020
XS Noize: https://www.xsnoize.com/xs-noize-albums-of-the-year-2020/
Turn: http://turntokyo.com/features/the-25-best-albums-of-2020/
The Boar: https://warwickboar.shorthandstories.com/top-20-albums-of-2020/index.html
Guitar: https://guitar.com/features/the-best-guitar-albums-of-2020/

Dagbladet: https://www.dagbladet.no/kultur/her-er-arets-40-beste-plater/73207822
The Owl Mag: https://www.theowlmag.com/news/2020-staff-favorites-pt-iv/ (4 Parts)
El País: https://elpais.com/babelia/2020-12-18/los-mejores-discos-de-2020.html
Lincoln Journal Star: https://journalstar.com/entertainment/100-best-albums-of-2020/collection_16737f5b-8990-57ef-a642-29a927a45c5b.html#101
Country Universe: http://www.countryuniverse.net/2021/01/01/the-best-albums-of-2020-part-two-20-1/
PlattenTests: https://www.plattentests.de/redpoll2020.php
iReport: https://www.ireport.cz/clanky/style/top-30-zahranicnich-desek-roku-2020
The Harvard Crimson: https://www.thecrimson.com/article/2020/12/30/top-10-albums-of-2020/

the metro times: https://m.metrotimes.com/detroit/the-best-new-music-that-got-us-through-the-worst-fucking-year-ever/Content?oid=26106917

BeforeAfter - Serbian website about music.
BeforeAfter Top 50 Albums of 2020:
https://www.beforeafter.rs/muzika/top-50-najboljih-albuma-u-2020-godini/

The Philadelphia Inquirer : https://www.inquirer.com/entertainment/best-albums-of-2020-music-taylor-swift-bob-dylan-run-the-jewels-fiona-apple-lil-uzi-vert-20201218.html

If Loudwire counts they put Deftones at #1

Hot Press is out. https://www.hotpress.com/music/hot-press-albums-of-2020-the-top-10-22836912

Earbuddys list will not include?

Afisha's 30 Best Albums from Post-Soviet (Russian speaking countries) of the 2020
https://daily.afisha.ru/music/18240-30-luchshih-postsovetskih-albomov/

Afisha one of the most popular russian website (previously magazine) about music, cinema & pop-culture.

Afisha's 30 Best Foreign (Non-Russian) Albums of the 2020
https://daily.afisha.ru/music/18241-30-luchshih-zarubezhnyh-albomov-2020-goda/

Earbuddy's 2016, 2017, 2018 lists were included, they didn't create a best of 2019 list. Best albums of 2020 is here.
https://www.earbuddy.net/76421/earbuddy-best-albums-of-2020.html/albums-of-the-year

Hot Press Best 10 Albums of 2020 https://www.hotpress.com/music/hot-press-albums-of-2020-the-top-10-22836912

I personally would also propose musikexpress's Top 50 Albums list here too (already suggested the link)

It's the most prestigious music publication in Germany:
https://www.musikexpress.de/me-jahresrueckblick-2020-die-50-besten-alben-des-jahres-1694055/

Earbuddy's 2016, 2017, 2018 lists were included, they didn't create a best of 2019 list. Best albums of 2020 is here.
https://www.earbuddy.net/76421/earbuddy-best-albums-of-2020.html/albums-of-the-year

you only update english music websites right? I don't think it's fair to exclude websites like Jenesaispop just bc it's not from usa or uk tbh... that makes this list less beliavable

Speaking of Earbuddy situation, I suggest admin needs to make this clear and strict rule so there's no more debates/arguments in the future :

- Critics/staff/writers/editors consensus should be the one counted for the aggregate
- If there's no such consensus then, individual lists are allowed as long as they are not more than 3 (Variety and The New York Times as max indicator)

In my opinion, the Earbuddy exclusion for this year is controversial and questionable considering the admin did count Variety and The New York Times (3 individual lists) meanwhile The New Yorker and Sound Opinions (2 individual lists). The bias and personal preference are there no offense.

These publications were included last year and have released their lists for some time now. hope you consider.

– Complex UK
– Drift
– Earbuddy
– For The Win
– Greg Kot
– Mondosonoro
– Okay Player
– The Digital Fix
– The Philadelphia Inquirer
– The Wall Street Journal

Idolator’s list should be included

Idolator’s reviews are almost always counted on AOTY and Metacritic. Makes no sense to leave them out.

IDOLATOR is out

https://www.idolator.com/7917100/the-70-best-pop-albums-of-2020?view-all&edg-c=1&andro=1&chrome=1

Good Morning America's 50 Best Albums of 2020:
https://www.goodmorningamerica.com/culture/story/50-best-albums-2020-featuring-fiona-apple-taylor-74887831

The Music, GMA, Idolator & Earbuddy are all out x they were all added in the past years

The criteria for how to determine whether a source is eligible should be revealed when we search the internet for new lists to make AOTY more reliable.

two lists that were counted on previously years werent considered in this year list. please consider earbuddy list https://www.earbuddy.net/76421/earbuddy-best-albums-of-2020.html/albums-of-the-year and the music list https://themusic.com.au/news/music-writers-poll-2020-album-year-miiesha-nyaaringu-jessica-dale/TGFUXkFAQ0I/24-12-20/
thank you.

Fopp is on your list, however it is a company owned by HMV (Who have their own official list out).

earbuddy is out and you counted it previously years https://www.earbuddy.net/76421/earbuddy-best-albums-of-2020.html/albums-of-the-year

the music is out https://themusic.com.au/news/music-writers-poll-2020-album-year-miiesha-nyaaringu-jessica-dale/TGFUXkFAQ0I/24-12-20/

The Spokesman Review’s ten best albums of the years https://www.spokesman.com/stories/2020/dec/24/our-top-10-albums-of-2020-fiona-apple-bob-dylan-du/

Time for Antknee

TheNeedleDrop’s list is out

2 album lists here: https://www.earbuddy.net/76421/earbuddy-best-albums-of-2020.html/albums-of-the-year

TheNeedleDrop's 50 best Songs of 2020

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=73Pqpq-Qx1I

what about NOW (Toronto) and Indie Basement?

https://nowtoronto.com/music/best-music-2020
https://www.brooklynvegan.com/indie-basement-top-40-albums-of-2020/

yahoo entertainment is out https://www.yahoo.com/amphtml/entertainment/yahoo-entertainments-staff-picks-best-albums-2020-215307003.html?guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly90LmNvL2QwdXFqblVjR0w_YW1wPTE&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAAHRiuJXVcY01p_e6rCQdLbO0kURoaHpauQCoUZIVz_kTy1gYib9nbHK6oLK4O_MJunLGHo8nsrDSURLPH3UKhf8eNJzU6Wka_eDb_eQf6gbe4AR7B-yg5RRKtK0pt7l4MXDSghMK05zKiiwEpehUDObjs4uZV6HtfGX8_Qn3I9Il&__twitter_impression=true&guccounter=2

Okayplayer’s Best Songs of 2020

https://www.okayplayer.com/music/what-are-the-best-songs-of-2020.html

The Herald Sun (Australia's biggest and most read newspaper) 10 best albums:

10. Washington – Batflowers
9. The Strokes – The New Abnormal
8. Dua Lipa – Future Nostalgia
7. Miiesha – Nyaaringu
6. Run the Jewels – RT4J
5. Kylie Minogue – Disco
4. Roisin Machine – Roisin Murphy
3. Jessie Ware – What’s Your Pleasure?
2. Taylor Swift – folklore/evermore
1. The Avalanches – We Will Always Love You

BBC best songs and albums: https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-55336503

entertainmentIE
https://entertainment.ie/music/the-10-best-albums-of-2020-469794/

SLATE https://slate.com/culture/2020/12/best-songs-2020-weeknd-disco-nostalgia-billboard-charts.html

BCTIMES https://www.timesonline.com/story/entertainment/2020/12/20/find-good-2020-these-great-albums/6546237002/

vogue magazine: https://www.vogue.in/culture-and-living/content/best-albums-of-2020-ariana-grande-dua-lipa

HMV have submitted their Best Albums of 2020 (All albums are on a Virtual Book...Fiona Apple is ultimately their Album of The Year)
www.hmv.com/music/2020-s-best-albums-the-hmv-guide

Love the genre search option!

Genius pick their best 50 albums! https://genius.com/a/the-genius-community-s-50-best-albums-of-2020

Vogue Magazine: https://bit.ly/3mxwDU0

financial times best 10 albums i’ve suggested https://www.ft.com/content/c19dd8c4-264c-47c7-acab-7e0ea38c83d0

INDEPENDENT UK https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/music/features/best-albums-2020-greatest-ranked-b1775582.html

Similarly to the AOTY user before me, here’s the link to my list (top 30): https://www.albumoftheyear.org/user/amelietur/list/32309/aoty-2020-top-30/

I also use instagram to share music in my stories and would love to have a bigger music community to interact with from there: @amelietur

Happy holidays!

Here's a link to my list: https://www.albumoftheyear.org/user/selfh8inghipstr/list/32566/shhs-top-100-of-2020/

You can also see the photographic countdown on my Instagram: selfhatinghipster

I am begging for some people to give Lianne high positions

E! 20 Best Songs of 2020:
https://www.eonline.com/uk/news/1220262/the-mixtape-presents-the-20-best-songs-of-2020

NYLON BEST SONGS OF 2020:
https://www.nylon.com/entertainment/nylons-top-songs-of-2020/amp

Glamour 63 Best Songs of 2020:
https://www.glamour.com/story/best-songs-of-2020

also why is rob sheffield's list still not included? it counts for Metacritic's aggregate.. https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-lists/rob-sheffield-top-20-albums-of-2020-1103796/

I can’t handle microphones being so overlooked :(

the nation https://www.thenation.com/article/culture/2020-best-songs/

Is DIY only counted for albums? https://diymag.com/2020/12/17/diys-tracks-of-the-year-2020

Indiehoy (one of Argentina’s and South America’s most important music related news website) released their top 50 albums of the year. The top ten is being added this Friday (tomorrow). It would be cool if it considered them for the year end aggregate so we can have more diversity of voices.

https://indiehoy.com/listas/los-50-mejores-discos-del-2020/

So good to see Bartees Strange climb up the list!

A Japanese article has their Top 10 Album - https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20201210/p2g/00m/0et/070000c

im kind of disappointed that manic by halsey isnt on here. it was by far her best album and explored so many new genres.

Hi, sorry, but Fiona's still listed as a second place in the Variety list by Chris Willman, when she's actually tied in number 1 with Taylor Swift's records.

ENTERTAINMENT IRELAND: https://entertainment.ie/amp/music/the-10-best-albums-of-2020-469794/

If phoebe ends up ranking at first place I would not be mad, both FTBC and The Punisher were such beautiful, honest and carefully crafted works

I'm very happy to see them both being rightfully acknowledged

even metacritic added, why isn't this included here?
https://ourculturemag.com/2020/12/14/the-50-best-albums-of-2020/

Add BRITISH GQ: https://www.gq-magazine.co.uk/culture/gallery/best-albums-2020

I'd say deep cuts year end list should be included
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EKSm2_eQDhs

If anyone made their own user list I encourage you to share them on here. Love to see some!

don't forget, posting lists on here doesn't do you anything... you suggest lists here: https://www.albumoftheyear.org/list/add-list.php

It would be nice if we could use this space to actually comment on the albums on the sites aggregate, rather than complaining about which lists we feel should have been included. Kind of frustrating that so many of the comments are from new users who have scored just a couple albums (or none even) but have added nothing else to the site. Be an active remember of the community. Try listening to some recommended albums that you've never heard before. Life is pretty boring if your just looking for nothing else but to reinforcement of your taste.

Top 10 Songs by USA Today https://eu.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/music/2020/12/16/best-songs-2020-billie-eilish-bob-dylan-cardi-b-megan-thee-stallion-the-weeknd-taylor-swift-dua-lipa/3875986001/

Could be included, similar to pazz & jop
https://uproxx.com/critic-polls/the-2020-uproxx-music-critics-poll/

They have digital and printed version, should be included.
https://www.coupdemainmagazine.com/best-2020-albums/17237

Since needle drop’s list will be included, I think rob’s should be considered too.
https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-lists/rob-sheffield-top-20-albums-of-2020-1103796/taylor-swift-evermore-1103805/

This link might help in clearing your doubt.
https://variety.com/list_item/1-fetch-the-bolt-cutters-fiona-apple/

@Rob Why the AOTY doesn't count Rob Sheffield list as a separate list of RS as you do with every website? It is an important list from the site and it counts for Metacritic's aggregate

the observer Best Albums of 2020 :
https://ndsmcobserver.com/2020/12/scene-best-albums-2020/

discogs The Best Albums of 2020:
https://blog.discogs.com/en/best-albums-of-2020/

https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-lists/rob-sheffield-top-20-albums-of-2020-1103796/taylor-swift-evermore-1103805/
Rolling Stone: Rob Sheffield is out now

https://diymag.com/2020/12/15/diy-albums-of-the-year-2020
DYI MAGAZINE

the observer: https://ndsmcobserver.com/2020/12/scene-best-albums-2020/

clash is out https://www.clashmusic.com/features/clash-albums-of-the-year-2020

https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-lists/rob-sheffield-top-20-albums-of-2020-1103796/taylor-swift-evermore-1103805/

Add Rob Sheffield's list as a separate list

Chris Willman (Variety) ranked FTBC, Folklore & Evermore as No.1. Yes, 3 albums at No.1. But here FTBC added as No.2. Plz correct it.

AV CLUB is out. https://music.avclub.com/the-20-best-albums-of-2020-1845835753

List to add https://entertainment.ie/amp/music/the-10-best-albums-of-2020-469794/

Hi here's another list to add https://blog.discogs.com/en/best-albums-of-2020/

Baltimoresun Best songs of 2020:
https://www.baltimoresun.com/consumer-reviews/sns-nyt-best-songs-2020-20201213-utpsobwjojcfjfij76k3n2rmbi-story.html?outputType=amp

buzzfeed 24 Of The Best Songs Of 2020:
https://www.buzzfeed.com/natashajokic1/best-songs-2020

USA TODAY year end albums list out now | https://www.usatoday.com/in-depth/entertainment/music/2020/12/14/10-best-albums-2020-list-ranked-taylor-swift-folklore-evermore-ariana-grande-positions/3856183001/

https://www.usatoday.com/in-depth/entertainment/music/2020/12/14/10-best-albums-2020-list-ranked-taylor-swift-folklore-evermore-ariana-grande-positions/3856183001/

Since 3 New York Times lists were included, here’s the Variety’s top albums of 2020. If certain album appears twice or more, you can either include both or select the higher position to be included.
https://variety.com/lists/best-albums-2020-taylor-swift-dua-lipa-weeknd-phoebe-bridgers/

Why isn't taylor's new album on the lists?

I'm starting my Top 100 countdown tomorrow on Instagram. For those who are interested, follow me @selfhatinghipster

they didn't add multiple lists, a shame

2020 wasn't a good year for music (still better than 2019) and that becomes more obvious with this list. I will give a chance to Bridgers though.

Any end of year lists with kpop and/or more international albums/songs?

Nice to see the Strokes album finally on this Aggregate. Sad that protomartyr wont crack the top 50, and is barely registering at all.

Chicago Tribune 50 best songs of 2020:
https://www.chicagotribune.com/entertainment/music/ct-ent-best-songs-of-2020-20201210-3ck74ctqfrgtfkj54ilqa7rhta-story.html

why Discogs wasn't add

NME https://www.nme.com/features/nme-best-albums-of-the-year-2020-2835612

https://www.insider.com/best-albums-released-this-year-2020-4
INSIDER IS OUTSIDE, WHY IS IT NOT INCLUDED?

The Times https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/the-best-albums-of-2020-wqxgzpd98

Pop Buzz? https://popbuzz.co/3n73osl

Is there a link somewhere for user 2020 AOTY lists?

does this count? https://americansongwriter.com/best-albums-of-2020/

Teen Vogue Best Songs of 2020:
https://www.teenvogue.com/story/best-songs-of-2020-teen-vogue-editors

Vogue 29 Best Songs of 2020:
https://www.vogue.com/article/best-songs-of-2020/amp

People spamming the list links in the comment section when you guys actually should submit it via provided link.

TAYLOR ANNOUNCED HER NEW ALBUM EVERMORE EVERYONE!!! IT'S OUT TOMORROW 😭😭😭

Spin is out; https://www.spin.com/featured/30-best-albums-2020/

Yard Baker 30 best albums of 2020: https://www.yardbarker.com/entertainment/articles/the_30_best_albums_of_2020/s1__33506483#slide_1

melon and NME's list no doubt will have gorillaz on it

https://www.insider.com/best-albums-released-this-year-2020-4
INSIDER IS OUTSIDE, WHY IS IT NOT INCLUDED?

https://www.insider.com/best-albums-released-this-year-2020-4 INSIDER IS OUT ...........
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Discogs best albums of 2020's: https://blog.discogs.com/en/best-albums-of-2020/

Black Dresses, Gorillaz and HMLTD are getting shafted

Everyone needs to calm down. If The LA Times is not seen as worthy to be included, it can be excluded. We are not running this website and aren't making the decisions.
That being said, The LA Times (with the same author) was included last year, so if it was seen as worthy/reputable enough the last time, I don't see any rational reason why it would not be included this time too.

It most likely just takes time to add all these lists, and there have been quite a few new ones today.

why thisisinsider review don't count? and where is the LA Times review?

why LA times wasnt added this year if it was last year?

Can you please add LA Times!!!
https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/music/story/2020-12-09/the-50-best-songs-of-2020

Why LA Times wasn't added yet?

La times
https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/music/story/2020-12-09/the-10-best-albums-of-2020

Associate press
https://apnews.com/article/new-york-jojo-toni-braxton-music-teyana-taylor-210b685da0624deeedd42585ec8bde94

la times best songs of 2020 https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/music/story/2020-12-09/the-50-best-songs-of-2020

https://www.insider.com/best-albums-released-this-year-2020-4 lets go aoty

https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/music/story/2020-12-09/the-10-best-albums-of-2020 LA times is out!

https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/music/story/2020-12-09/the-10-best-albums-of-2020 TIMES IS OUT -------------

https://www.insider.com/best-albums-released-this-year-2020-4 INSIDER IS OUT ...........

https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/music/story/2020-12-09/the-10-best-albums-of-2020
Los Angeles Times is out now

@Rob Hey, man, what's up? Could you please check out Insider's list and consider it for AOTY? Thanks
https://www.insider.com/best-albums-released-this-year-2020-4

best songs of 2020 by billboard: https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/list/9494940/best-songs-2020-top-100/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter

https://www.insider.com/best-albums-released-this-year-2020-4 INSIDER is out

https://www.albumism.com/lists/best-albums-of-2020-index ALBUMISM IS OUT

Dear whoever made the PopMatters top 3,
I love you.

The past couple of years AOTY has included ~ 130 lists, we're basically a 1/3 of the way there and RTJ4 hasn't had a single #1 placement! It's not my personal fav for 2020, but i'm still baffled...

do they count billboard?

The Economist: Best Albums of 2020 (https://www.economist.com/prospero/2020/12/07/the-best-albums-of-2020)

Cleveland best songs of 2020
https://www.cleveland.com/entertainment/2020/12/cardi-b-and-megan-thee-stallions-wap-is-the-undisputed-song-of-2020.html?outputType=amp&__twitter_impression=true

The absence of Gorillaz on this list is very surprising, especially from British sites.

Thank god Lil Baby is off the list.

Radio X out now
https://www.radiox.co.uk/features/x-lists/best-albums-2020/

rnz music is out now
https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/nat-music/audio/2018775504/best-of-2020-rnz-music-s-top-20-albums

Clipping, Gorillaz, Strokes. Nowhere to be seen

This is the worst year ever

EW list is out: https://ew.com/music/best-albums-of-2020/

I know it's too early but how underrated is Jessie ware's WTP? I have no words

I think it’s strange that metacritic used the cleveland list and you guys are ignoring it

All these critics having "Black Is" higher than "Rise" confuse me

MTC has added Cleveland‘s list.You guys should do the same

It’s amazing that new people keep signing up and recommending we add various lists to the site... it’s almost like one person is creating multiple accounts or something 🤔

Cleveland should be included, here’s the link https://www.cleveland.com/entertainment/2020/12/best-albums-of-2020-from.html

NBHAP is out. Here’s the link: https://nbhap.com/sounds/the-50-best-albums-of-2020

could u guys add the cleveland list, I already suggested on the link

the line of best fit is out now
https://www.thelineofbestfit.com/features/articles/best-albums-2020-ranked

cleveland is out now
https://www.cleveland.com/entertainment/2020/12/best-albums-of-2020-from.html

links for exclaim!: https://exclaim.ca/music/article/50_best_albums_of_2020/page/1

exclaim! is out now

who the fuck is Jon Caramanica and why is Southside his #1 😭

fuck you pitchfork

There are 3 lists here (Jon Pareles, Jon Caramanica, Lindsay Zoladz): https://www.nytimes.com/2020/12/02/arts/music/best-albums.html

HMLTD is the most underrated album of the year

in regards to people mentioning/complaining about the early lists. This is pretty typically stuff... first off, usually dec isn't jammed packed with big time releases for this reason... Also keep in mind that more often than not pro critics get albums in advance of the release date (this is typically how "leaks" happen). Its not like AOTY, where every Friday people get all these new albums and "review" them after initial listens. Presumably, a pro critic will get ample time with an album before the release date/the review drops. I think some publications are dropping lists a little early each year, but don't expect this to change.

fiona secured the bag but i don't get the rush.... isn't december still 2020......?

So surprised Sufjan's The Ascension isn't rated higher or even mentioned on most of these. Baffling to me.

Critics have no patience

Is that time of the year again! Glad to see the 2020's list up and running

critics putting out year end lists before rico nasty, ichiko aoba, and the avalanches 🤡

I think the Joji record should be here but that's just me

you're telling me Black Dresses isn't on here? HMLTD?

How is my turn on here when it was one of the least popular albums by users and critics

Something more on topic with this page: I'm really happy to see Chloe & Halle's "Ungodly Hour" in the top 20. That one is truly such a beautiful album from beginning to end. I hope it can stay in the top 20/30 when all is said and done, it would really deserve it.

Also not surprised to see Fiona's at the top, "Fetch" was a fantastic record (even if I personally preferred her previous album), but this was expected after the raves it got earlier this year:

I know that we're only 21 lists in and 2019 had 128 by the end, but i'm surprised RTJ4 hasn't had a 1st place yet. It kind of looks like Fiona Apple is gonna sweep, a bit like Kendrick did in 2015

I don't know if this will be considered controversial since a few people want it represented, but the Daily Mail UK is not considered a particularly reputable paper. Even Wikipedia doesn't use them as a source anymore: https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2017/feb/08/wikipedia-bans-daily-mail-as-unreliable-source-for-website

Fiona is winning as she should!!!!!

Suggesting list here does nothing. Use this tool:

https://www.albumoftheyear.org/list/add-list.php

Complex: https://www.complex.com/music/best-albums-2020/sheff-g-one-only?utm_campaign=complexmag&utm_source=twitter.com&utm_medium=social

@Rob

Uproxx: https://uproxx.com/music/best-albums-2020-list/

Daily Mail UK: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/home/event/article-8989823/From-Fiona-Apple-Killers-Taylor-Swift-best-albums-year.html

@Rob

4 weeks left, fochrissakes

Daily Mail UK: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/home/event/article-8989823/From-Fiona-Apple-Killers-Taylor-Swift-best-albums-year.html
What+Hi-fi: https://www.whathifi.com/features/20-of-the-best-albums-of-2020
these lists need to be covered.

Also this one:
What+Hi-fi: https://www.whathifi.com/features/20-of-the-best-albums-of-2020

Daily Mail UK: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/home/event/article-8989823/From-Fiona-Apple-Killers-Taylor-Swift-best-albums-year.html
It’s been released for a few days and still not got covered.

@Rob Why the OOR wasn't included yet? It has been out for a while now...

Daily Mail UK: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/home/event/article-8989823/From-Fiona-Apple-Killers-Taylor-Swift-best-albums-year.html

OOR: https://oor.nl/news/eefje-de-visser-maakt-het-beste-album-van-2020/

OOR and daily mail uk should be included.

OOR:
https://oor.nl/news/eefje-de-visser-maakt-het-beste-album-van-2020/

Daily Mail UK: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/home/event/article-8989823/From-Fiona-Apple-Killers-Taylor-Swift-best-albums-year.html
What+Hi-fi: https://www.whathifi.com/features/20-of-the-best-albums-of-2020

Top 15 should be added as 4 points

The BBC list only listed 10 albums.
Does it not count as a top 10 placement for all listed albums, because it's an unranked list?

Also here is another (unranked) top 20 list by WHAT HI-FI that should be considered:
https://www.whathifi.com/features/20-of-the-best-albums-of-2020

Won't Daily Mail UK list be added?

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/home/event/article-8989823/From-Fiona-Apple-Killers-Taylor-Swift-best-albums-year.html

I'm gonna throw hands with any publication that doesnt include Jessie Ware in it's top 10

You put the wrong Adrienne Lenker album here. I think you meant to put "songs" not "instrumentals"

GO ROB ❤️ you’re the best for getting little naggy members taken care of!

I'm sorry if I've missed something, but why Dylan's album has 31 points and its score points out only 27? By the way, this is happening with other albums also.

Finally @Rob has fixed the point score for unranked list. Thanks a lot

BBC culture needs to be updated to 5 points rather than 1. The list contains 9 albums.

I think admin should fix the current point system for unranked list. Points should be credited based on list size i.e. each album get 5 points if the list consists 10 or lower albums. 3 points if the list having 25 or lower albums. 1 point if the list bigger than 25 albums. Like other members pointed out, the current aggregate is less accurate due to this bias.

Is it possible to give every one of bbc culture’s entries a top ten vote instead of other? Since they only rated 9 albums it would improve the aggregate’s accuracy a bit.

Are you going to include the Recordstore list in the aggregate?

What's wrong with these guys at Decibel? They completely ignored the best album of the year by Phoebe? Even though it should definitely qualify for "Doom Metal", being entitled "Punisher"!

Final prediction :

01. Fiona Apple - Fetch the Bolt Cutters
02. Taylor Swift - folklore
03. Bob Dylan - Rough and Rowdy Ways
04. Phoebe Bridgers - Punisher
05. Run the Jewels - RTJ4
06. Perfume Genius - Set My Heart on Fire Immediately
07. Dua Lipa - Future Nostalgia
08. Tame Impala - The Slow Rush
09. Rina Sawayama - SAWAYAMA
10. Laura Marling - Song for Our Daughter
11. The Weeknd - After Hours
12. Sufjan Stevens - The Ascension
13. HAIM - Women in Music Pt. III
14. Deftones - Ohms
15. Jessie Ware - What's Your Pleasure?
16. Waxahatchee - Saint Cloud
17. Yves Tumor - Heaven to A Tortured Mind
18. Fleet Foxes - Shore
19. Fontaines D.C. - A Hero's Death
20. The Strokes - The New Abnormal

Well this is a little early

Rough Trade Released theirs!!