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
Tiny Mix Tapes: 50 Favorite Music Releases of 2017
Artforum: John Waters: Best Films of 2021
Sight & Sound Poll: Jonathan Rosenbaum: Ten Best Films of 2020
Wall Street Journal: The 10 Best Books of 2021
Mary Lattimore
Silver Ladders
New Yorker: Amanda Petrusich: The Best Music of 2020
Treble: Top 50 Albums of 2020
NPR Music: The 50 Best Albums of 2020
Quietus: Albums of the Year 2020
Wire: Top 50 Albums of 2020
Brooklyn Vegan: Top 55 Albums of 2020
Pitchfork: The 50 Best Albums of 2020
Gorilla vs. Bear: Albums of 2020
AllMusic: Best Albums of 2020
Hundreds of Days
Uncut: 75 Best Albums of 2018
XLR8R: Top Releases of 2018