Year-End Lists
A hand-curated, browsable index of notable year-end lists. Follow the link for each list to see essential commentary from its author, at the source.
Movies
TV Shows
Music
Books
Poetry
Podcasts
Highlights
IndieWire Poll: The 50 Best Movies of 2023
David Ehrlich: The 25 Best Films of 2023
The Needle Drop: Anthony Fantano: Top 50 Albums of 2023
Cahiers du Cinéma: Top Ten Films of 2023
Economist: The Best Books of 2023
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Bright Eyes
Down in the Weeds, Where the World Once Was
DIY: Albums of 2020
Slant: The 50 Best Albums of 2020
Uncut: 75 Best Albums of 2020
Under the Radar: Top 100 Albums of 2020
The People’s Key
NPR Music: Bob Boilen: 11 Favorite Albums of 2011
Magnet: Top 20 Albums of 2011
Drowned in Sound: Favourite Albums of 2011
American Songwriter: Top 50 Albums of 2011
BBC: Top 25 Albums of 2011
Gigwise: Top 50 Albums of 2011
DIY: Albums of 2011
PopMatters: 75 Best Albums of 2011
NPR Music: 50 Favorite Albums of 2011