The Associated Press's Top Albums of 2021

Ten of the best albums of the year, as selected by Associated Press entertainment journalists. OLIVIA RODRIGO, “SOUR”

Published: December 16, 2021 21:55 Source

# 1

Happier Than Ever by Billie Eilish

Album • Jul 30 / 2021 Alt-Pop Contemporary R&B

# 2

Back of My Mind by H.E.R.

Album • Jun 18 / 2021 Contemporary R&B Neo-Soul

# 3

Heaux Tales by Jazmine Sullivan

EP • Jan 08 / 2021 Contemporary R&B Neo-Soul

# 4

Donda by Kanye West

Album • Aug 29 / 2021 Christian Hip Hop Experimental Hip Hop

# 5

Sometimes I Might Be Introvert by Little Simz

Album • Sep 03 / 2021 UK Hip Hop Conscious Hip Hop

# 6

Home Video by Lucy Dacus

Album • Jun 25 / 2021 Singer-Songwriter

# 7

SOUR by Olivia Rodrigo

Album • May 21 / 2021 Pop Singer-Songwriter

# 8

Valentine by Snail Mail

Album • Nov 05 / 2021 Indie Rock Indie Pop

# 9

CALL ME IF YOU GET LOST by Tyler, The Creator

Album • Jun 25 / 2021 West Coast Hip Hop

# 10

Stand For Myself by Yola

Album • Jul 30 / 2021 Country Soul Pop Soul