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This is an ordered list of DIY's highest rated albums of 2021. Check out
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The Horrors - Against the Blade
November 5, 2021
Industrial Rock
Score
100
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2
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Snail Mail - Valentine
November 5, 2021
Indie Rock
Score
100
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3
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Joy Crookes - Skin
October 15, 2021
Neo-Soul
Score
100
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4
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Poppy - Flux
September 24, 2021
Alternative Rock
Score
100
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5
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Self Esteem - Prioritise Pleasure
October 22, 2021
Electropop
Score
100
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6
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KennyHoopla & Travis Barker - SURVIVORS GUILT: THE MIXTAPE//
June 11, 2021
Pop Punk
Score
100
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7
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CHVRCHES - Screen Violence
August 27, 2021
Synthpop
Score
100
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8
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Creeper - American Noir
July 30, 2021
Pop Rock
Score
100
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9
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Billie Eilish - Happier Than Ever
July 30, 2021
Ambient Pop
Score
100
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10
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Little Simz - Sometimes I Might Be Introvert
September 3, 2021
UK Hip Hop
Score
100
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11
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Paris Texas - BOY ANONYMOUS
May 14, 2021
Experimental Hip Hop
Score
100
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12
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Laura Mvula - Pink Noise
July 2, 2021
Synthpop
Score
100
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13
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Japanese Breakfast - Jubilee
June 4, 2021
Indie Pop
Score
100
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14
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Wolf Alice - Blue Weekend
June 4, 2021
Alternative Rock
Score
100
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15
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St. Vincent - Daddy's Home
May 14, 2021
Psychedelic Soul
Score
100
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16
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Goat Girl - On All Fours
January 29, 2021
Neo-Psychedelia
Score
100
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17
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Boston Manor - DESPERATE TIMES DESPERATE PLEASURES
October 29, 2021
Alternative Rock
Score
90
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18
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Adele - 30
November 19, 2021
Pop Soul
Score
90
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19
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Porij - Baby Face
September 17, 2021
Score
90
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20
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Biffy Clyro - The Myth of the Happily Ever After
October 22, 2021
Alternative Rock
Score
90
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21
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James Blake - Friends That Break Your Heart
October 8, 2021
Alternative R&B
Score
90
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22
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Dave - We're All Alone In This Together
July 23, 2021
UK Hip Hop
Score
90
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23
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Master Peace - Public Display Of Affection
July 1, 2021
Score
90
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24
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Clairo - Sling
July 16, 2021
Singer-Songwriter
Score
90
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25
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Half Waif - Mythopoetics
July 9, 2021
Art Pop
Score
90
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This is not a year end list. This list is ordered by the ratings DIY awarded albums throughout 2021.
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