The Ringer's Best Albums of 2019

From the indie darlings to the commercial smashes to the out-of-nowhere newcomers, two Ringer staffers break down the best long players of the year

Published: December 03, 2019 13:03 Source

# 1

Norman Fucking Rockwell! by Lana Del Rey

Album • Aug 30 / 2019 Singer-Songwriter Art Pop

# 2

Fever by Megan Thee Stallion

Album • May 17 / 2019 Southern Hip Hop Trap

# 3

Purple Mountains by Purple Mountains

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

# 4

Brandon Banks by Maxo Kream

Album • Jul 19 / 2019 Trap Southern Hip Hop

# 5

WHEN WE ALL FALL ASLEEP, WHERE DO WE GO? by Billie Eilish

Album • Mar 29 / 2019 Alt-Pop Electropop Alternative R&B

# 6

IGOR by Tyler, The Creator

Album • May 17 / 2019 Neo-Soul

# 7

Young Enough by Charly Bliss

Album • May 10 / 2019 Power Pop Indie Pop

# 8

LEGACY! LEGACY! by Jamila Woods

Album • May 10 / 2019 Neo-Soul

# 9

On the Line by Jenny Lewis

Album • Mar 22 / 2019 Soft Rock Pop Rock

# 10

Early Bird by Larry June

Album • Feb 15 / 2019 West Coast Hip Hop Trap