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Year
Genre
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1. Dave - Psychodrama

Dave - Psychodrama
March 8, 2019
Hip Hop
Critic Score
87
8 reviews
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2. Little Simz - GREY Area

Little Simz - GREY Area
March 1, 2019
Hip Hop
Critic Score
87
13 reviews
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3. Sharon Van Etten - Remind Me Tomorrow

Sharon Van Etten - Remind Me Tomorrow
January 18, 2019
Indie Pop
Critic Score
84
33 reviews
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4. Julia Jacklin - Crushing

Julia Jacklin - Crushing
February 22, 2019
Singer-Songwriter
Critic Score
84
26 reviews
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5. Avey Tare - Cows on Hourglass Pond

Avey Tare - Cows on Hourglass Pond
March 22, 2019
Neo-Psychedelia
Critic Score
84
5 reviews
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6. The Twilight Sad - It Won/T Be Like This All the Time

The Twilight Sad - It Won/T Be Like This All the Time
January 18, 2019
Post-Punk
Critic Score
84
19 reviews
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7. Jenny Lewis - On the Line

Jenny Lewis - On the Line
March 22, 2019
Pop Rock
Critic Score
83
13 reviews
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8. CHAI - PUNK

CHAI - PUNK
March 15, 2019
Dance Punk
Critic Score
83
13 reviews
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9. Ariana Grande - thank u, next

Ariana Grande - thank u, next
February 8, 2019
R&B
Critic Score
83
24 reviews
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10. Blood Red Shoes - Get Tragic

Blood Red Shoes - Get Tragic
January 25, 2019
Indie Rock
Critic Score
82
9 reviews
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11. Solange - When I Get Home

Solange - When I Get Home
March 1, 2019
Neo-Soul
Critic Score
82
21 reviews
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12. The Comet Is Coming - Trust in the Lifeforce of the Deep Mystery

The Comet Is Coming - Trust in the Lifeforce of the Deep Mystery
March 15, 2019
Nu Jazz
Critic Score
82
6 reviews
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13. Stella Donnelly - Beware of the Dogs

Stella Donnelly - Beware of the Dogs
March 8, 2019
Indie Folk
Critic Score
82
21 reviews
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14. Adia Victoria - Silences

Adia Victoria - Silences
February 22, 2019
Singer-Songwriter
Critic Score
81
6 reviews
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15. Orville Peck - Pony

Orville Peck - Pony
March 22, 2019
Alt-Country
Critic Score
81
5 reviews
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16. Lucy Rose - No Words Left

Lucy Rose - No Words Left
March 22, 2019
Singer-Songwriter
Critic Score
81
7 reviews
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17. Self Esteem - Compliments Please

Self Esteem - Compliments Please
March 1, 2019
Electropop
Critic Score
81
9 reviews
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18. American Football - American Football

American Football - American Football
March 22, 2019
Emo
Critic Score
80
6 reviews
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19. Sundara Karma - Ulfilas' Alphabet

Sundara Karma - Ulfilas' Alphabet
March 1, 2019
Indie Pop
Critic Score
80
6 reviews
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20. Nilüfer Yanya - Miss Universe

Nilüfer Yanya - Miss Universe
March 22, 2019
Indie Pop
Critic Score
80
15 reviews
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21. Hand Habits - placeholder

Hand Habits - placeholder
March 1, 2019
Singer-Songwriter
Critic Score
80
9 reviews
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22. Andrew Bird - My Finest Work Yet

Andrew Bird - My Finest Work Yet
March 22, 2019
Chamber Pop
Critic Score
80
6 reviews
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23. Steve Mason - About The Light

Steve Mason - About The Light
January 18, 2019
Singer-Songwriter
Critic Score
80
9 reviews
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24. Durand Jones & The Indications - American Love Call

Durand Jones & The Indications - American Love Call
March 1, 2019
Soul
Critic Score
80
6 reviews
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25. Better Oblivion Community Center - Better Oblivion Community Center

Better Oblivion Community Center - Better Oblivion Community Center
January 23, 2019
Folk Rock
Critic Score
80
22 reviews
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