Los Angeles Times' Best Albums of 2019

From critical favorites Solange and Lana Del Rey to rookies Lil Nas X and 100 gecs, the best music of 2019 explored ideas of love, war, family and anxiety.

Published: December 11, 2019 19:00 Source

# 1

When I Get Home by Solange

Album • Mar 01 / 2019 Alternative R&B Neo-Soul Art Pop

# 2

Norman Fucking Rockwell! by Lana Del Rey

Album • Aug 30 / 2019 Singer-Songwriter Art Pop

# 3

WHEN WE ALL FALL ASLEEP, WHERE DO WE GO? by Billie Eilish

Album • Mar 29 / 2019 Alt-Pop Electropop Alternative R&B

# 4

Heartache Medication by Jon Pardi

Album • Sep 27 / 2019 Contemporary Country

# 5

Immunity by Clairo

Album • Aug 02 / 2019 Bedroom Pop

# 6

Father of the Bride by Vampire Weekend

Album • May 03 / 2019 Indie Pop

# 7

IGOR by Tyler, The Creator

Album • May 17 / 2019 Neo-Soul

# 8

Purple Mountains by Purple Mountains

Album • Jul 12 / 2019 Alt-Country Indie Rock Singer-Songwriter

# 9

Interior Person by Samantha Sidley

Album • Sep 13 / 2019 Vocal Jazz

# 10

Lover by Taylor Swift

Album • Aug 23 / 2019 Synthpop Electropop Alt-Pop