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12.15.19 Best Albums of 2019

Best Albums of 2019

In this digital age of streaming singles, these artists rose to the occasion and helped keep the lost art form of the *album* alive.
11A Winged Victory for the Sullen
The Undivided Five


Neo-classical beauty that will help pass the time until the next Stars of the Lid double album (whenever that may be).
10American Football
American Football (LP3)


"Comfortably Numb" is one of the coolest covers ever made. A strong return to form from the indie rock stalwarts.
9Jenny Hval
The Practice of Love


Mysterious, lovely singing and innovative compositional brushstrokes blend together nicely on this fine record.
8Tool
Fear Inoculum


It's not the best Tool album. Get over those unrealistic expectations. It's damn enjoyable. The title track represents a triumphant return, "Pneuma" couldn't be more vintage Tool, and "Culling Voices" sounds unlike anything they've ever made - in a good way.
7Madeon
Good Faith


This talented young electronic artist displays a healthy combination of rich audio production and wise musical restraint.
6Wilderun
Veil of Imagination


Dense but thought-provoking and original, this melodic metal outfit infuses gorgeous sonic structures, interest chord progressions, and vast choral arrangements into a black metal skeleton.
5(Sandy) Alex G
House Of Sugar


Lovely, heartfelt guitar tunes artfully woven together by the master stroke of a genius songwriter.
4Bibio
Ribbons


Bibio's most acoustic-centered is also his most tender, honest, and well-written. It's one of those records you can play cover-to-cover without missing a beat. Standouts like "Watch the Flies" are soul-crushingly gorgeous.
3Borknagar
True North


An incredibly diverse and innovative collection of compositions by a band seemingly destined for the forefront of next decade's black metal scene.
2Strawberry Girls
Tasmanian Glow


Constant excitement, energy, and poppy fun disguised as math rock. One of the brightest and most glorious sounding records in a long time. The occasional addition of vocals - particularly on "Angel Dust" - makes for one of the coolest and most unique timbres you'll hear this year.
1CHON
CHON


An underrated, underappreciated, before-its-time instrumental rock masterpiece - this record is made for headphone listening, layered over and over with lyricism not only through virtuous performances, but also crafty songwriting highlighting the entire band, and a mind-boggling display of pedal skills that sometimes feel like a new musical language. CHON have perfected their subgenre in a way that no other group can, and despite shoddy reviews from many, this is their most well-rounded effort to date.
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