The 20 Best Albums of 2019 So Far
by
Jason Dietz, Metacritic Features Editor
– July 4, 2019
Which albums have impressed critics the most during the first half of the year? Above, we rank the best-reviewed LPs released between January 1, 2019 and June 30, 2019 by Metascore. Albums must have at least 7 reviews from professional critics to be eligible, and resissues, EPs, live albums, and compilations are excluded.
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The second collaborative LP from rapper Freddie Gibbs and producer Madlib is even more acclaimed than their first, 2014's Piñata. Guests include Anderson .Paak, Pusha T, and Killer Mike.
“It is an exceptional modern hip-hop album unafraid of exploring the darker sides of the modern rap persona, all whilst creating a rich, textured sonic environment within which it can be best ingested.” —The Line of Best Fit
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