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2020

1. Andy Shauf - The Neon Skyline

Andy Shauf - The Neon Skyline
January 24, 2020
Critic Score
84
6 reviews
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2. Bill Fay - Countless Branches

Bill Fay - Countless Branches
January 17, 2020
Singer-Songwriter
Critic Score
82
7 reviews
Amazon
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3. Mac Miller - Circles

Mac Miller - Circles
January 17, 2020
Neo-Soul
Critic Score
82
12 reviews
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4. Keeley Forsyth - Debris

Keeley Forsyth - Debris
January 17, 2020
Avant-Folk
Critic Score
81
5 reviews
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5. Wire - Mind Hive

Wire - Mind Hive
January 24, 2020
Post-Punk
Critic Score
80
7 reviews
Amazon
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Spotify

6. Wolf Parade - Thin Mind

Wolf Parade - Thin Mind
January 24, 2020
Indie Rock
Critic Score
80
6 reviews
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7. 070 Shake - Modus Vivendi

070 Shake - Modus Vivendi
January 17, 2020
Alternative R&B
Critic Score
78
9 reviews
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8. ...And You Will Know Us By the Trail of Dead - X: The Godless Void and Other Stories

...And You Will Know Us By the Trail of Dead - X: The Godless Void and Other Stories
January 17, 2020
Indie Rock
Critic Score
78
6 reviews
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9. Alice Boman - Dream On

Alice Boman - Dream On
January 17, 2020
Singer-Songwriter
Critic Score
78
6 reviews
Amazon
iTunes
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10. Halsey - Manic

Halsey - Manic
January 17, 2020
R&B
Critic Score
77
17 reviews
Amazon
iTunes
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Spotify

11. Georgia - Seeking Thrills

Georgia - Seeking Thrills
January 10, 2020
Electropop
Critic Score
77
20 reviews
Amazon
iTunes
Music
Spotify

12. of Montreal - UR FUN

of Montreal - UR FUN
January 17, 2020
Indie Pop
Critic Score
77
7 reviews
Amazon
iTunes
Music
Spotify

13. The Big Moon - Walking Like We Do

The Big Moon - Walking Like We Do
January 10, 2020
Indie Pop
Critic Score
77
16 reviews
Amazon
iTunes
Music
Spotify

14. The Courteeners - More. Again. Forever.

The Courteeners - More. Again. Forever.
January 17, 2020
Indie Rock
Critic Score
76
5 reviews
Amazon
iTunes
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Spotify

15. Pinegrove - Marigold

Pinegrove - Marigold
January 17, 2020
Indie Rock
Critic Score
76
14 reviews
Amazon
iTunes
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16. Holy Fuck - Deleter

Holy Fuck - Deleter
January 17, 2020
Indietronica
Critic Score
75
11 reviews
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iTunes
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17. Bombay Bicycle Club - Everything Else Has Gone Wrong

Bombay Bicycle Club - Everything Else Has Gone Wrong
January 17, 2020
Indie Pop
Critic Score
75
18 reviews
Amazon
iTunes
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18. Pet Shop Boys - Hotspot

Pet Shop Boys - Hotspot
January 24, 2020
Synthpop
Critic Score
75
14 reviews
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iTunes
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19. Selena Gomez - Rare

Selena Gomez - Rare
January 10, 2020
Electropop
Critic Score
71
10 reviews
Amazon
iTunes
Music
Spotify

20. Algiers - There Is No Year

Algiers - There Is No Year
January 17, 2020
Post-Punk
Critic Score
71
13 reviews
Amazon
iTunes
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Spotify

21. Field Music - Making a New World

Field Music - Making a New World
January 10, 2020
Art Pop
Critic Score
70
17 reviews
Amazon
iTunes
Music
Spotify

22. Poppy - I Disagree

Poppy - I Disagree
January 10, 2020
Alternative Metal
Critic Score
70
16 reviews
Amazon
iTunes
Music
Spotify

23. Black Lips - Sing in a World That's Falling Apart

Black Lips - Sing in a World That's Falling Apart
January 24, 2020
Country Rock
Critic Score
68
5 reviews
Amazon
iTunes
Music
Spotify

24. Aoife Nessa Frances - Land of No Junction

Aoife Nessa Frances - Land of No Junction
January 17, 2020
Indie Folk
Critic Score
67
6 reviews
Amazon
iTunes
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Spotify

25. Eminem - Music To Be Murdered By

Eminem - Music To Be Murdered By
January 17, 2020
Pop Rap
Critic Score
64
14 reviews
Amazon
iTunes
Music
Spotify
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