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1. Kendrick Lamar - To Pimp a Butterfly

Kendrick Lamar - To Pimp a Butterfly
March 16, 2015
Hip Hop
Critic Score
95
37 reviews
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2. Mbongwana Star - From Kinshasa

Mbongwana Star - From Kinshasa
May 19, 2015
World
Critic Score
90
8 reviews
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3. Sufjan Stevens - Carrie & Lowell

Sufjan Stevens - Carrie & Lowell
March 31, 2015
Indie Folk
Critic Score
89
37 reviews
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4. Father John Misty - I Love You, Honeybear

Father John Misty - I Love You, Honeybear
February 10, 2015
Singer-Songwriter
Critic Score
88
34 reviews
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5. Susanne Sundfør - Ten Love Songs

Susanne Sundfør - Ten Love Songs
February 16, 2015
Art Pop
Critic Score
88
5 reviews
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6. Joanna Newsom - Divers

Joanna Newsom - Divers
October 23, 2015
Singer-Songwriter
Critic Score
88
36 reviews
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7. Julia Holter - Have You in My Wilderness

Julia Holter - Have You in My Wilderness
September 25, 2015
Art Pop
Critic Score
87
29 reviews
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8. Sleater-Kinney - No Cities to Love

Sleater-Kinney - No Cities to Love
January 20, 2015
Indie Rock
Critic Score
87
33 reviews
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9. Björk - Vulnicura

Björk - Vulnicura
January 20, 2015
Art Pop
Critic Score
86
31 reviews
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10. John Howard & The Night Mail - John Howard & The Night Mail

John Howard & The Night Mail - John Howard & The Night Mail
August 21, 2015
Singer-Songwriter
Critic Score
86
5 reviews
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11. Steven Wilson - Hand. Cannot. Erase.

Steven Wilson - Hand. Cannot. Erase.
March 3, 2015
Art Rock
Critic Score
86
6 reviews
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12. James McMurtry - Complicated Game

James McMurtry - Complicated Game
February 24, 2015
Americana
Critic Score
85
6 reviews
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13. Julien Baker - Sprained Ankle

Julien Baker - Sprained Ankle
October 23, 2015
Singer-Songwriter
Critic Score
85
12 reviews
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14. Zun Zun Egui - Shackles' Gift

Zun Zun Egui - Shackles' Gift
January 27, 2015
Experimental Rock
Critic Score
84
6 reviews
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15. VHÖL - Deeper Than Sky

VHÖL - Deeper Than Sky
October 23, 2015
Heavy Metal
Critic Score
84
5 reviews
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16. Dave Rawlings Machine - Nashville Obsolete

Dave Rawlings Machine - Nashville Obsolete
September 18, 2015
Americana
Critic Score
84
5 reviews
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17. Bill Wells & Aidan Moffat - The Most Important Place In The World

Bill Wells & Aidan Moffat - The Most Important Place In The World
March 16, 2015
Folk
Critic Score
84
5 reviews
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18. Napalm Death - Apex Predator - Easy Meat

Napalm Death - Apex Predator - Easy Meat
January 27, 2015
Grindcore
Critic Score
84
8 reviews
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19. Dwight Yoakam - Second Hand Heart

Dwight Yoakam - Second Hand Heart
April 14, 2015
Country
Critic Score
84
7 reviews
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20. Hop Along - Painted Shut

Hop Along - Painted Shut
May 5, 2015
Indie Rock
Critic Score
84
13 reviews
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21. Jlin - Dark Energy

Jlin - Dark Energy
March 24, 2015
Footwork
Critic Score
84
5 reviews
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22. Daniel Romano - If I've Only One Time Askin'

Daniel Romano - If I've Only One Time Askin'
July 31, 2015
Americana
Critic Score
84
6 reviews
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23. Bassekou Kouyate & Ngoni Ba - Ba Power

Bassekou Kouyate & Ngoni Ba - Ba Power
April 24, 2015
World
Critic Score
84
6 reviews
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24. Bop English - Constant Bop

Bop English - Constant Bop
April 14, 2015
Indie Rock
Critic Score
84
6 reviews
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25. Rhiannon Giddens - Tomorrow Is My Turn

Rhiannon Giddens - Tomorrow Is My Turn
February 10, 2015
Folk
Critic Score
84
6 reviews
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