Recommended: 2017
My list of recommended albums that have come out in 2017. I intend to update it until the year ends, but there are so many high profile releases out already. Some cataloguing always helps. There's a loose order, but don't take it as cannon. Feel free to leave suggestions. |
| 1 |  | Kendrick Lamar
DAMN.
Clearly a rap masterpiece. |
| 2 |  | Mount Kimbie
Love What Survives
A beautiful electronic adventure. Genuine, emotional, and enjoyable. |
| 3 |  | The xx
I See You
Finally bringing the production wizardry of Jamie xx into full use, this is my personal favorite album of theirs yet. |
| 4 |  | LCD Soundsystem
American Dream
Full disclosure, this is my favorite band. While this album is certainly not their best, it still brings some of their magic. |
| 5 |  | Vince Staples
Big Fish Theory
Weird, deep, eccentric, and phenomenal. A deep-dive exploration into a phenomenally interesting psyche. |
| 6 |  | The War on Drugs
A Deeper Understanding
A definitive stroke of heartland brilliance. |
| 7 |  | Tyler, the Creator
Flower Boy
Delivering more than his previous efforts, this album encapsulates everything good about the rapper. |
| 8 |  | Kaitlyn Aurelia Smith
The Kid
A hallowing soundscape of life and death. The queen of the Buchla proves her mettle and expertise. |
| 9 |  | Lorde
Melodrama
A mature and beautiful pop record for anyone anywhere. |
| 10 |  | Gorillaz
Humanz
The superstar group shows why their so loved. |
| 11 |  | Sylvan Esso
What Now
An even better offering from the singer-producer duo. |
| 12 |  | Joey Badass
ALL-AMERIKKKAN BADA$$
Political fire from the phenomenal lyricist. |
| 13 |  | Brand New
Science Fiction
If I had a nickel for every mention on this site… |
| 14 |  | Arca
Arca
Eccentric and mesermizingly beautiful. The strange producer finally steps out to sing with resounding success. |
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