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.
2020
Movies
TV Shows
Albums
Books
Poetry
Podcasts
2010s
Movies
TV Shows
Albums
Books
Poetry
Podcasts
2019
Movies
TV Shows
Albums
Books
Poetry
Podcasts
NPR Music
Lists
Ann Powers: The Best Albums of 2020
NPR Music: The 50 Best Albums of 2020
Robin Hilton: Best Albums of 2019
Bob Boilen: Best Albums of 2019
Ann Powers: Favorite Albums of 2019
NPR Music: 25 Best Albums of 2019
NPR Music: Best Albums of 2019 (So Far)
Bob Boilen: Top Ten Albums of 2018
NPR Music: 50 Best Albums of 2018
Ann Powers: Top 10 Underheard Albums of 2017
Nate Chinen: Top 21 Albums of 2017
Stephen Thompson: Top 10 Albums of 2017
Robin Hilton: Top 10 Albums of 2017
Bob Boilen: Top 12 Albums of 2017
NPR Music: Best 50 Albums of 2017
Ann Powers: 10 Favorite Albums of 2016
NPR Music: Best 50 Albums of 2016
NPR Music: 50 Favorite Albums of 2015
NPR Music: 50 Favorite Albums of 2014
NPR Music: 50 Favorite Albums of 2012
Bob Boilen: 11 Favorite Albums of 2011
Stephen Thompson: 10 Favorite Albums of 2011
Ann Powers: 10 Favorite Albums of 2011
NPR Music: 50 Favorite Albums of 2011