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.

2019

Robert Christgau: Dean's List 2019

27 January 2020

When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go? - Billie Eilish

Robert Christgau: Dean's List 2019

[see also 20232022202120202010s201820172012]

Vibe: The 30 Best Albums of 2019

05 January 2020

Shea Butter Baby - Ari Lennox

Vibe Magazine: The 30 Best Albums of 2019

[see also 20182017]

NPR Music: Robin Hilton: Best Albums of 2019

04 January 2020

Remind Me Tomorrow - Sharon Van Etten

Robin Hilton: Best Albums of 2019, as posted by NPR

[see also 2017]

NPR Music: Bob Boilen: Best Albums of 2019

04 January 2020

Two Hands - Big Thief

Bob Boilen: Best Albums of 2019, as posted by NPR

[see also 202320222021201820172011]

NPR Music: Ann Powers: Favorite Albums of 2019

04 January 2020

The Oracle - Angel Bat Dawid

Ann Powers: Favorite Albums of 2019, as posted by NPR

[see also 202220212020201720162011]

Northern Transmissions: Top 20 Albums of 2019

02 January 2020

Dogrel - Fontaines D.C.

Northern Transmissions: Top 20 Albums of 2019

[see also 202320222021202020182017]

Clémence Polès: Top Ten Albums of 2019

02 January 2020

Born 2 Rap - The Game

Clémence Polès: Top Ten Albums of 2019

[see also 202320222018]

Notable mentions

American Songwriter: Top 25 Albums of 2019

01 January 2020

American Songwriter: Top 25 Albums of 2019, listed alphabetically

[see also 2023202020182017201620152014201320122011]

Other Great Albums of 2019

XXL: 50 of the Best Hop-Hop Projects of 2019

31 December 2019

Eve - Rapsody

XXL: 50 of the Best Hop-Hop Projects of 2019

[see also 2020]

Under the Radar: Top 100 Albums of 2019

31 December 2019

All Mirrors - Angel Olsen

Under the Radar: Top 100 Albums of 2019

[see also 2023202220212020201820172016201520142011]