This year the list is more compact at 25 albums, still the the criteria are an unscientific combination of groundbreaking new musical direction, memorable, captivating, and fun. In short, albums that had the most impact.
I enjoyed listening to all of these albums and am excited to share.
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25.
Cigarettes After Sex
Cry
alternative
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24.
Monolord
No Comfort
metal
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23.
Desert Sessions
Vols. 11 & 12
alternative
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22.
Tinlicker
This Is Not Our Universe
Dance
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21.
The Milk Carton Kids
The Only Ones
singer/songwriter