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Highest Rated Albums of 2021
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2021
1
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Steve Earle - J.T.
January 4, 2021
Americana
Score
90
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2
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Jazmine Sullivan - Heaux Tales
January 8, 2021
Neo-Soul
Score
80
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3
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Daniel Knox - Won't You Take Me With You
January 15, 2021
Score
80
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4
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shame - Drunk Tank Pink
January 15, 2021
Post-Punk
Score
80
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5
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James Yorkston And The Second Hand Orchestra - The Wide, Wide River
January 22, 2021
Score
80
Source →
Amazon
6
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Casper Clausen - Better Way
January 8, 2021
Indietronica
Score
80
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7
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Sleaford Mods - Spare Ribs
January 15, 2021
UK Hip Hop
Score
80
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8
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Viagra Boys - Welfare Jazz
January 8, 2021
Post-Punk
Score
80
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9
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Bicep - Isles
January 22, 2021
Score
80
Source →
Amazon
10
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Ashnikko - DEMIDEVIL
January 15, 2021
Pop Rap
Score
80
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11
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Zayn - Nobody Is Listening
January 15, 2021
R&B
Score
70
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12
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You Me At Six - SUCKAPUNCH
January 15, 2021
Alternative Rock
Score
70
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NOTE:
This is not a year end list. This list is ordered by the ratings Clash awarded albums throughout 2021.
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