The Atlantic's 18 Best Albums of 2019

Our staffers pick the most resonant and exciting music of the year.

Published: December 10, 2019 11:00 Source

# 1
Album • May 31 / 2019 Hyperpop
# 2
Album • May 07 / 2019 Neo-Soul
# 3
Album • Dec 23 / 2018 Trap Pop Rap
# 4
Album • Sep 06 / 2019 Ambient Techno
# 5
Album • Mar 29 / 2019 Alt-Pop Electropop Alternative R&B
# 6
Album • Jul 25 / 2019 Afrobeats
# 7
Album • May 17 / 2019 Dance-Pop Synthpop
# 8
Album • Oct 11 / 2019 Power Pop
# 9
Album • Sep 27 / 2019 Trap Southern Hip Hop
# 10
Album • Nov 08 / 2019 Art Pop Glitch Pop
# 11
Album • Aug 30 / 2019 Singer-Songwriter Art Pop
# 12
Album • Jul 19 / 2019 Trap Southern Hip Hop
# 13
Album • May 17 / 2019 Southern Hip Hop Trap
# 14
Album • Feb 22 / 2019 Post-Punk
# 15
Album • Oct 04 / 2019 Contemporary R&B
# 16
Album • Sep 06 / 2019 Contemporary Country Americana
# 17
Album • Jul 12 / 2019 Stoner Metal
# 18
Album • May 03 / 2019 Indie Pop