The 25 Best Albums of 2017 So Far
by
Jason Dietz, Metacritic Features Editor
and Doriean Stevenson, for Metacritic – July 7, 2017
and Doriean Stevenson, for Metacritic – July 7, 2017
Which albums impressed critics during the first half of the year? Find our ranking of 2017's highest-scoring studio albums (so far) below. The list includes releases through June 30, 2017 that have received at least 15 reviews from professional critics. (Re-releases, EPs, and compilations are also excluded, and note that even though you'll see rounded Metascores, the albums are ranked prior to rounding.)
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Known for dealing with deeper themes head-on in his music, Mike Hadreas continues to bloom with No Shape.
“Overall ‘No Shape’ sees a new exciting chapter for Perfume Genius, one that’s happy to fully throw off the image of the tortured artist for brighter, bolder entity.” —Sam Walker-Smart, Clash
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