The 20 Best Albums of 2022 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, 2022 and June 30, 2022 by Metascore. Albums must have at least 7 reviews from professional critics to be eligible, and resissues, EPs, live albums, and compilations are excluded.
Arriving on a wave of hype propelled by singles like last year's "Chaise Longue," the debut album from Isle of Wight indie-rockers Wet Leg—the duo of Rhian Teasdale and Hester Chambers, supplemented by extra musicians on tour—proved that the buzz was justified: The album is an instant classic, the pair's brilliant songwriting resulting in quotable lyrics and catchy garage-pop/post-punk tunes. And album number two, apparently, has already been recorded.
“There are no dull moments on Wet Leg. With the winning pairing of two incredible guitarists and excellent songwriting, this is a near-flawless introduction. The record holds such a compelling collection of songs.” —The A.V. Club
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