Fresh Air's Top 10 Albums of 2020

The pandemic, along with unprecedented political and social upheaval, created a year in which listeners sought to be transported. Enter these 10 albums. At the top of the list: X's Alphabetland.

Published: December 15, 2020 15:00 Source

# 1

ALPHABETLAND by X

Album • May 01 / 2020 Punk Rock

# 2

Future Nostalgia by Dua Lipa

Album • Mar 27 / 2020 Dance-Pop Nu-Disco

# 3

What Could Be Better by The Happy Fits

Album • Aug 28 / 2020 Indie Rock Indie Pop

# 4

Private Lives by Low Cut Connie

Album • Oct 13 / 2020 Rock & Roll Pop Rock

# 5

folklore by Taylor Swift

Album • Jul 24 / 2020 Singer-Songwriter Folk Pop

# 6

Fetch The Bolt Cutters by Fiona Apple

Album • Apr 17 / 2020 Art Pop Singer-Songwriter Progressive Pop

# 7

Women In Music Pt. III by HAIM

Album • Feb 19 / 2021 Indie Pop Soft Rock

# 8

RTJ4 by Run The Jewels

Album • Jun 03 / 2020 Hardcore Hip Hop Political Hip Hop

# 9

Rough and Rowdy Ways by Bob Dylan

Album • Jun 19 / 2020 Singer-Songwriter Americana

# 10

Rock Bottom Rhapsody by Pokey LaFarge

Album • Apr 10 / 2020 Rhythm & Blues Old-Time