Year-End Lists
A browsable archive 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
Economist: The Best Books of 2021
The Big Picture: Chris Ryan: Top 10 Movies of the Decade
New York Times: A.O. Scott: Best Movies of 2021
Ringer: Sean Fennessey: The Best Movies of 2021
David Ehrlich: The 25 Best Films of 2021
Lotic
Water
GCN: Steve Erickson: The Best Music of 2021
Power
Fact: Best Albums of 2018
PopMatters: 70 Best Albums of 2018
Quietus: Albums of the Year 2018
AllMusic: Best Albums of 2018
Agitations
Tiny Mix Tapes: Favorite 50 Music Releases of 2015
Damsel in Distress
Fact: 50 Best Albums of 2014
Tiny Mix Tapes: Favorite 50 Music Releases of 2014
New Yorker: Sasha Frere-Jones: 50 Most Impressive Albums of 2014