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Highest Rated Albums of 2014

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This is an ordered list of The Guardian's highest rated albums of 2014. Check out The Guardian's Year End List.

1. St. Vincent - St. Vincent

St. Vincent - St. Vincent
February 25, 2014
Art Pop
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100
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2. Timber Timbre - Hot Dreams

Timber Timbre - Hot Dreams
April 1, 2014
Folk
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100
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3. Behemoth - The Satanist

Behemoth - The Satanist
February 3, 2014
Death Metal
Score
100
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4. Gruff Rhys - American Interior

Gruff Rhys - American Interior
May 5, 2014
Indie Pop
Score
100
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5. Opeth - Pale Communion

Opeth - Pale Communion
August 26, 2014
Progressive Rock
Score
100
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6. La Roux - Trouble in Paradise

La Roux - Trouble in Paradise
July 21, 2014
Synthpop
Score
100
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7. Anathema - Distant Satellites

Anathema - Distant Satellites
June 10, 2014
Art Rock
Score
100
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8. Caribou - Our Love

Caribou - Our Love
October 7, 2014
Electronic
Score
100
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9. Sinkane - Mean Love

Sinkane - Mean Love
September 2, 2014
Art Pop
Score
100
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10. Christine and the Queens - Chaleur Humaine

Christine and the Queens - Chaleur Humaine
May 19, 2014
Electropop
Score
100
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11. Keaton Henson - Romantic Works

Keaton Henson - Romantic Works
June 16, 2014
Modern Classical
Score
100
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12. Ex Hex - Rips

Ex Hex - Rips
October 7, 2014
Indie Rock
Score
100
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13. Knifeworld - The Unravelling

Knifeworld - The Unravelling
July 21, 2014
Progressive Rock
Score
100
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14. Scott Walker & Sunn O))) - Soused

Scott Walker & Sunn O))) - Soused
October 21, 2014
Experimental Rock
Score
100
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15. Flying Lotus - You're Dead!

Flying Lotus - You're Dead!
October 7, 2014
Electronic
Score
100
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16. Ultimate Painting - Ultimate Painting

Ultimate Painting - Ultimate Painting
October 28, 2014
Indie Rock
Score
100
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17. Machine Head - Bloodstone & Diamonds

Machine Head - Bloodstone & Diamonds
November 10, 2014
Groove Metal
Score
100
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18. Masters At Work - House Masters

Masters At Work - House Masters
September 21, 2014
Score
100
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19. Richard Dawson - Nothing Important

Richard Dawson - Nothing Important
November 3, 2014
Singer-Songwriter
Score
100
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20. Peggy Seeger - Everything Changes

Peggy Seeger - Everything Changes
September 1, 2014
Score
100
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21. Steven James Adams - House Music

Steven James Adams - House Music
September 1, 2014
Score
80
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22. Hookworms - The Hum

Hookworms - The Hum
November 10, 2014
Psychedelic Rock
Score
80
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23. Tony Bennett & Lady Gaga - Cheek To Cheek

Tony Bennett & Lady Gaga - Cheek To Cheek
September 23, 2014
Traditional Pop
Score
80
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24. TV on the Radio - Seeds

TV on the Radio - Seeds
November 18, 2014
Indie Rock
Score
80
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25. Jhene Aiko - Souled Out

Jhene Aiko - Souled Out
September 9, 2014
R&B
Score
80
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NOTE: This is not a year end list. This list is ordered by the ratings The Guardian awarded albums throughout 2014.
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