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.

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

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