The Observer: Kitty Empire's 10 Best Albums of 2020

Our critic’s picks, from righteous old-school hip-hop via euphoric retro pop to classic American songwriting

Published: December 27, 2020 08:00 Source

# 1

Paid Salvation by A. Swayze & the Ghosts

Album • Sep 18 / 2020 Garage Punk

# 2

U kin B the Sun by Frazey Ford

Album • Feb 07 / 2020 Singer-Songwriter Country Soul

# 3

Gold Record by Bill Callahan

Album • Oct 21 / 2020 Americana Singer-Songwriter

# 4

Shore by Fleet Foxes

Album • Mar 19 / 2021 Indie Folk Chamber Pop

# 5

Future Nostalgia by Dua Lipa

Album • Mar 27 / 2020 Dance-Pop Nu-Disco

# 6

græ by Moses Sumney

Album • May 15 / 2020 Art Pop

# 7

Coriky by Coriky

Album • Jun 12 / 2020 Indie Rock

# 8

Fetch The Bolt Cutters by Fiona Apple

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

# 9

Dark Matter by Moses Boyd

Album • Feb 14 / 2020 Nu Jazz Afro-Jazz

# 10

RTJ4 by Run The Jewels

Album • Jun 03 / 2020 Hardcore Hip Hop Political Hip Hop