2020 was a very hard and tumultuous year. With a pandemic and America’s reckoning with police brutality and racism, this year brought forth many deep-seated issues that needed to be addressed. The one solace for many during this year was music as many artists released some of their best work to date. From a throwback to boom bap to an experimental psychedelic sound, here are the best albums of 2020.
10. Gleemer: Down Through
9. Matt Berninger: Serpentine Prison
8. Run the Jewels: RTJ4
7. the Weeknd: After Hours
6. Haim: Women in Music Pt. III
5. Logic: No Pressure
4. Common: A Beautiful Revolution Pt. 1
3. Nothing: The Great Dismal
2. Nas: King’s Disease
1 King Krule: Man Alive!