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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  1. The Skinny: Top Ten Albums of 2021
  2. Albumism: The 100 Best Albums of 2021
  3. PopMatters: The 75 Best Albums of 2021
  4. The Line of Best Fit: The Best Albums of 2021 Ranked
  5. Clash: Albums of the Year 2021
  6. BBC Radio 6 Music: Top 10 Albums of 2021
  7. Vinyl Factory: Our 50 Favourite Albums of 2021
  8. NPR Music: 50 Best Albums of 2021
  9. NME: The 50 Best Albums of 2021
  10. Dazed: The Best Albums of 2021
  11. Guardian: The 50 Best Albums of 2021
  12. Sound Opinions: Greg Kot: The Best Albums of 2021
  13. DIY: Best Albums of 2021
  14. Paste: The 50 Best Albums of 2021
  15. Northern Transmissions: Top 20 Albums of 2021
  16. Consequence: Top 50 Albums of 2021
  17. Brooklyn Vegan: Top 50 Albums of 2021
  18. Variety: Chris Willman: The Best Albums of 2021
  19. The Needle Drop: Tony Fantano: Top 50 Albums of 2021
  20. Gigwise: 51 Best Albums of 2021
  21. A.V. Club: The 20 Best Albums of 2021
  22. Loud And Quiet: Albums of the Year 2021
  23. The Fader: The 50 Best Albums of 2021
  24. Uproxx Music Critics Poll: Best Albums of 2021
  25. Treble: The 50 Best Albums of 2021
  26. Billboard: The 50 Best Albums of 2021
  27. Uncut: 75 Best Albums of 2021
  28. Slant: The 50 Best Albums of 2021
  29. Under the Radar: Top 100 Albums of 2021
  30. Quietus: Albums of the Year 2021
  31. Mojo: The 75 Best Albums of 2021
  32. Pitchfork: The 50 Best Albums of 2021
  33. Rolling Stone: 50 Best Albums of 2021

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