The 20 Best Albums of 2020 So Far
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, 2020 and June 30, 2020 by Metascore. Albums must have at least 7 reviews from professional critics to be eligible, and resissues, EPs, live albums, and compilations are excluded.
The Japan-born, London-raised artist has the best-reviewed debut album of 2020 so far. Her eponymous set follows seven years of single and EP releases and touring, and it blends genres ranging from nu metal to R&B into something uniquely hers.
“Ultimately, this deftly intelligent record takes personal and musical themes, and presents them in a way that doesn’t feel like it’s ever been done before. Rina Sawayama is one-of-a-kind, and her debut album certainly isn’t going to be quiet about that.” —The Line of Best Fit
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