50 Best Albums Of 2020s So Far

Midway through the 2020s, it’s time to take stock. This is my personal Top 50 albums of the decade so far — a curated journey through the sounds that have defined these transformative and challenging years. Each record captures the spirit, innovation, and mood of the era. The eligibility period for this list spans from January 1, 2020, to June 15, 2025.

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#50. Patience, Moonbeam by Great Grandpa (2025)

#49. 30 by Adele (2021)

#48. Blue Banisters by Lana Del Rey (2021)

#47. The Land Is Inhospitable and So Are We by Mitski (2023)

#46. In Waves by Jamie xx (2024)

#45. No Name by Jack White (2024)

#44. Preacher's Daughter by Ethel Cain (2022)

#43. Black Rainbows by Corinne Bailey Rae (2023)

#42. Prioritise Pleasure by Self Esteem (2021)

#41. Songs of a Lost World by The Cure (2024)

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Places 40–31 will be out tomorrow!

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Places 40–31 will be out tomorrow! 〰️