The Freshman 15: 2017's Best Debut Albums
While our final list of 2017's best albums won't arrive until later in our month, our best of 2017 coverage continues now with a look at the year's top newcomers.
Above is our list of the 15 best-reviewed debut albums of 2017, ranked by Metascore. Note that albums must have at least 7 reviews—and be a full LP, rather than an EP—to be eligible for inclusion. Albums are ranked by Metascore prior to rounding.
(#5) The 25-year-old, L.A.-based minimalist folk/soul artist released his lauded full-length debut this fall after first earning raves for his stunning voice while performing with the likes of Beck, Sufjan Stevens, and Karen O.
“Aromanticism is an exquisitely well-crafted piece of work, which retains a delicate complexity despite its minimalism.” —The Quietus
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