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.
Abel Tesfaye's fifth studio album is not only his best-reviewed release to date; it could ultimately become one of his most commercially successful records as well, having already reached #1 on numerous charts. Dawn FM features '80s-inspired dance- and synth-pop with collaborators including Tyler the Creator, Quincy Jones, Oneohtrix Point Never, Max Martin, and Jim Carrey (yes, that Jim Carrey).
“It's a brilliant new benchmark in his already stellar discography, showcasing just how much of an artistic powerhouse he has become and a clear shift from the darkness that his music, even at its poppiest, once embodied.” —Exclaim
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