The Freshman 15: 2020's Best Debut Albums
Later this month, we'll release our final overall list of 2020's best albums. But our ongoing best of 2020 coverage continues right now with a look at this year's top newcomers in music.
Above is our list of the 15 best-reviewed debut albums of 2020, ranked by Metascore. Note that albums must have at least 7 reviews—and be a full-length LP (or mixtape) rather than an EP—to be eligible for inclusion. Albums are ranked by Metascore prior to rounding based on scores as of December 13, 2020.
(#13) A singer-songwriter based in Dublin, Ireland, Aoife Nessa Frances made her debut all the way back in January with this nine-song set that finds her backed by a full band (including her co-producer, Cian Nugent).
“Land of No Junction is a beautifully arranged set with a strange sonic allure, but more than anything, it's Frances' excellent songwriting that holds up this very strong debut.” —AllMusic
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