NOW Magazine's 10 Best Albums of 2019

All 10 of our critics picks this year came from solo artists. From experimental R&B to heartbreaking indie rock, all were singular visions and complete statements.

Published: December 20, 2019 10:43 Source

# 1

MAGDALENE by FKA twigs

Album • Nov 08 / 2019 Art Pop Glitch Pop

# 2

IGOR by Tyler, The Creator

Album • May 17 / 2019 Neo-Soul

# 3

Purple Mountains by Purple Mountains

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

# 4

When I Get Home by Solange

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

# 5

All Mirrors by Angel Olsen

Album • Oct 04 / 2019 Art Pop Chamber Pop

# 6

Significant Changes by Jayda G

Album • Mar 22 / 2019 Deep House

# 7

Titanic Rising by Weyes Blood

Album • Apr 05 / 2019 Baroque Pop Art Pop

# 8

uknowhatimsayin¿ by Danny Brown

Album • Oct 04 / 2019 Hardcore Hip Hop Abstract Hip Hop

# 9

No Home Record by Kim Gordon

Album • Oct 11 / 2019 Post-Industrial Noise Rock

# 10

Assume Form by James Blake

Album • Jan 18 / 2019 Alternative R&B Art Pop