Junkee's Best Albums of 2021

2021 was a difficult year for the music industry, with old systems collapsing on themselves. But that hasn't stopped the production of pure masterpieces.

Published: December 16, 2021 23:39 Source

# 1

Comfort To Me by Amyl and The Sniffers

Album • Sep 10 / 2021 Garage Punk

# 2

Collapsed In Sunbeams by Arlo Parks

Album • Jan 29 / 2021 Bedroom Pop Neo-Soul

# 3

Gela by Baker Boy

Album • Oct 15 / 2021 Pop Rap Conscious Hip Hop

# 4

Engine of Hell by Emma Ruth Rundle

Album • Nov 05 / 2021 Singer-Songwriter Contemporary Folk

# 5

Smiling with No Teeth by Genesis Owusu

Album • Mar 15 / 2021 Neo-Soul

# 6

Leafcutter by June Jones

Album • Feb 19 / 2021 Art Pop

# 7

Chemtrails Over The Country Club by Lana Del Rey

Album • Mar 19 / 2021 Singer-Songwriter

# 8

SINNER GET READY by Lingua Ignota

Album • Aug 06 / 2021 Neoclassical Darkwave Avant-Folk

# 9

Home Video by Lucy Dacus

Album • Jun 25 / 2021 Singer-Songwriter

# 10

Today We're The Greatest by Middle Kids

Album • Mar 19 / 2021 Indie Rock

# 11

Thirstier by TORRES

Album • Jul 30 / 2021 Alternative Rock Indie Rock

# 12

Deep States by Tropical Fuck Storm

Album • Aug 20 / 2021 Noise Rock Art Punk Experimental Rock

# 13

Blue Weekend by Wolf Alice

Album • Jun 04 / 2021 Alternative Rock