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.
(#9) After first making a name for herself with her 2013 mixtape Cut 4 Me, the R&B artist finally released her debut studio album in October. The Warp release features production from Arca and Jam City.
“Patience for Take Me Apart validates her audience who saw her as the future from the start. You won't soon break free of it.” —Resident Advisor
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