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.
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If I Can't Have Love, I Want Power

by Halsey

If I Can't Have Love, I Want Power - Halsey

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  1. Rolling Stone: Brittany Spanos: Top 10 Albums of 2021
  2. Billboard: The 50 Best Albums of 2021
  3. NME: The 50 Best Albums of 2021
  4. Variety: Chris Willman: The Best Albums of 2021
  5. Vulture: Craig Jenkins: The Best Albums of 2021
  6. Albumism: The 100 Best Albums of 2021
  7. Uproxx Music Critics Poll: Best Albums of 2021
  8. The Line of Best Fit: The Best Albums of 2021 Ranked
  9. DIY: Best Albums of 2021
  10. Rolling Stone: 50 Best Albums of 2021
  11. A.V. Club: The 20 Best Albums of 2021
  12. Slant: The 50 Best Albums of 2021
  13. Stereogum: The 50 Best Albums Of 2021
  14. The Fader: The 50 Best Albums of 2021
  15. Complex: The Best Albums of 2021
  16. Consequence: Top 50 Albums of 2021
  17. PopMatters: The 75 Best Albums of 2021

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