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1. KENDRICK LAMAR / DAMN.
The top album this year is my pick for the top album of Kendrick’s career. It’s got the depth and impact of To Pimp a Butterfly, rolled up in the mass-appeal aesthetics of Good Kid, M.A.A.D City.
Listen to: “ELEMENT.”
2. THE WAR ON DRUGS / A DEEPER UNDERSTANDING
The War on Drugs continue their streak of solid albums, each more ambitious and more accomplished than the previous. Lead singer and songwriter Adam Granduciel goes full mid-80′s Americana, a la Springsteen, building out rich and hearty anthems that make this an immediate classic.
Listen to: “Strangest Thing”
3. MOSES SUMNEY / AROMANTICISM
If there’s one album you must listen to from this year, make it this. Aromanticism has an overall ambient feel, with clear jazz and soul influences, but it’s Sumney’s ethereal falsetto that gets my vote.
Listen to: “Doomed”
4. THE XX / I SEE YOU
Compared to their sparse and simple debut album, I See You is much more of a production. Jamie xx’s signature sampling and spirited rhythms shine through brightly, perfectly complementing Romy and Oliver’s dark and moody style.
Listen to: “I Dare You”
5. LCD SOUNDSYSTEM / AMERICAN DREAM
After retiring following his last record, James Murphy has come back on top with a hipster disco record that fits in on the dance floor just as well as it does at a house party.
Listen to: “how do you sleep?”
6. FATHER JOHN MISTY / PURE COMEDY
Few artists are as polarizing to fans as J. Tillman, but it’s hard to deny the extraordinary musical talent he possesses. On Pure Comedy, he turns the lens outward for a sardonic commentary on the human race and the often paradoxical nature of how we live.
Listen to: “Ballad of the Dying Man”
7. VINCE STAPLES / BIG FISH THEORY
Vince Staples continues his rise to stardom on his second full release, Big Fish Theory. His verses are as strong as ever, but it’s the experimentation with club-friendly, hard-hitting beats, similar to what we’ve seen from artists like Danny Brown, that brings this record to life.
Listen to: “Rain Come Down”
8. ALVVAYS / ANTISOCIALITES
If their 2014 self-titled debut was all fresh-faced dream pop, Alvvays’ sophomore effort is defined by their sonic maturation. They’ve traded in the lo-fi chic for clean guitars and synth runs.
Listen to: “Hey”
9. BEACH FOSSILS / SOMERSAULT
On their third album, Beach Fossils deliver summery pop vibes with a casual confidence. For fans of Real Estate, this one deserves a spin.
Listen to: “Social Jetlag”
10. THE NATIONAL / SLEEP WELL BEAST
Sleep Well Beast is a full-spectrum achievement, featuring high-energy tracks with electronic influences fit nicely among hallmark slow-burning, beautiful ballads. It’s a more experimental take than their last few albums, and those risks pay off big.
Listen to: “Carin at the Liquor Store”
11. CUT COPY / HAIKU FROM ZERO
Haiku From Zero feels like the most fully-developed work Cut Copy has released since their 2008 masterpiece In Ghost Colours. Sonically, it’s familiar territory, with guitars and synths weaving over deep house beats.
Listen to: “No Fixed Destination”
12. MURA MASA / MURA MASA
In a landscape overpopulated with electronic producers, Mura Masa stands out for his clever sampling and mixing. For fans of Jamie xx, Disclosure, and Kaytranada, this album will feel right at home.
Listen to: “Messy Love”
13. GRIZZLY BEAR / PAINTED RUINS
Grizzly Bear continue to amaze me with the intricacy of their music. Each instrumental and vocal line is so richly textured that each listen feels like a new discovery.
Listen to: “Cut-Out”
14. RUN THE JEWELS / RUN THE JEWELS 3
Killer Mike and El-P are back in force on their third full length in five years. The recipe hasn’t changed, with the duo trading verses over El’s masterful beats.
Listen to: “Stay Gold”
15. ELECTRIC GUEST / PLURAL
This LA duo have struck electropop gold on their sophomore album. Whether it’s the Haim-backed shuffle “Dear To Me” or the soulful groove of “Back For Me,” Plural is quite a fun listen.
Listen to: “Oh Devil”
16. REX ORANGE COUNTY / APRICOT PRINCESS
Ever wonder what Frank Ocean would sound like if he channeled Michael Bublé? No? Well, that’s the best description I can give for Rex Orange County’s sound, and it’s pretty nice.
Listen to: “4 Seasons”
17. LORDE / MELODRAMA
With two hit albums to her name before her 21st birthday, Lorde may have staked her name as the new face of pop music. Melodrama is a grand display; even at it’s softest moments it brims with energy.
Listen to: “Perfect Places”