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Highest Rated Albums of 2021
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2021
1
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shame - Drunk Tank Pink
January 15, 2021
Post-Punk
Score
100
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2
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Sleaford Mods - Spare Ribs
January 15, 2021
UK Hip Hop
Score
100
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3
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Pom Poko - Cheater
January 15, 2021
Indie Rock
Score
80
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4
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Viagra Boys - Welfare Jazz
January 8, 2021
Post-Punk
Score
80
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5
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You Me At Six - SUCKAPUNCH
January 15, 2021
Alternative Rock
Score
80
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6
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Ashnikko - DEMIDEVIL
January 15, 2021
Pop Rap
Score
80
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7
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Lil Boom - ODESSA'S GARDEN
January 8, 2021
Score
60
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8
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Zayn - Nobody Is Listening
January 15, 2021
R&B
Score
60
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1
NOTE:
This is not a year end list. This list is ordered by the ratings NME awarded albums throughout 2021.
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