The Atlantic's 16 Best Albums of 2020

A selection of the most illuminating music to come out of a dark year, handpicked by our staffers

Published: December 16, 2020 20:53 Source

# 1

The Neon Skyline by Andy Shauf

Album • Jan 24 / 2020 Singer-Songwriter Chamber Pop

# 2

Bonny Light Horseman by Bonny Light Horseman

Album • Jan 24 / 2020 Contemporary Folk Americana

# 3

MAP OF THE SOUL : 7 by BTS

Album • Feb 21 / 2020 K-Pop

# 4

Ungodly Hour by Chloe x Halle

Album • Jun 12 / 2020 Contemporary R&B

# 5

Thank You For Using GTL by Drakeo the Ruler + JoogSzn

Album • Jun 05 / 2020 Gangsta Rap West Coast Hip Hop Nervous Music

# 6

Fetch The Bolt Cutters by Fiona Apple

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

# 7

Ho, why is you here ? by Flo Milli

Album • Jul 24 / 2020

# 8

Miss Anthropocene by Grimes

Album • Feb 21 / 2020 Art Pop Electronic

# 9

Women In Music Pt. III by HAIM

Album • Feb 19 / 2021 Indie Pop Soft Rock

# 10

Splid by Kvelertak

Album • Feb 14 / 2020 Hardcore Punk Black 'n' Roll Hard Rock

# 11

Eternal Atake (Deluxe) - LUV vs. The World 2 by Lil Uzi Vert

Album • Mar 13 / 2020 Trap Pop Rap

# 12

SAWAYAMA by Rina Sawayama

Album • Apr 17 / 2020 Dance-Pop Contemporary R&B

# 13

folklore by Taylor Swift

Album • Jul 24 / 2020 Singer-Songwriter Folk Pop

# 14

After Hours by The Weeknd

Album • Mar 20 / 2020 Alternative R&B Synthpop

# 15

Morning/Evening Raga by Toby Hay

Album • Jun 19 / 2020

# 16

Made In Lagos by Wizkid

Album • Oct 29 / 2020 Afrobeats