As with the lists from the previous years, the criteria are an unscientific combination of groundbreaking new musical direction, memorable, captivating, and fun. In short, albums that I think are worth continued listening.
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5.
TOPS
I Feel Alive
alternative
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4.
Algiers
There is No Year
alternative
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3.
Chloe x Halle
Ungodly Hour
r&b/soul
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2.
Jessie Ware
What’s Your Pleasure
pop
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1.
U.S. Girls
Heavy Lights
alternative