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.
(#10) The Bella Union-signed, London-based, classically trained (but metal-loving) singer-songwriter plays piano, guitar, and cello on her debut album, which follows a busy 2019 that saw her rapidly emerge as a major new talent thanks to a strong debut EP and a collaboration with Japan's MONO.
“Forever Blue is a confident debut, one that carries the weight of experience beyond her years.” —Clash Music
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