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. KCRW: The 22 Best Albums of 2022
  2. BBC Radio 6 Music: Albums of the Year 2022
  3. Sound Opinions: Greg Kot: The Best Albums of 2022
  4. Jordan Cronk: The Top 30 Albums of 2022
  5. NME: The 50 Best Albums of 2022
  6. Les Inrocks: Top 25 Albums of 2022
  7. The Skinny: Top Ten Albums of 2022
  8. The Needle Drop: Tony Fantano: Top 50 Albums of 2022
  9. Slant: The 50 Best Albums of 2022
  10. The Line of Best Fit: The Best Albums of 2022 Ranked
  11. NPR Music: Ann Powers: Top 20 Albums Of 2022
  12. Brooklyn Vegan: Top 50 Albums of 2022
  13. Pitchfork: The 50 Best Albums of 2022
  14. Northern Transmissions: Top 50 Albums of 2022
  15. Guardian: The 50 Best Albums of 2022
  16. NPR Music: Best Albums of 2022
  17. Mojo: 75 Best Albums of 2022

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