Ten albums I loved this year. Honorable Mentions in the comments. Trying not to overrate stuff anymore, so a 3.5 rating still means I adored the album and listened to it nonstop at some point in the year.
Honorable mentions:
Mitski - Laurel Hell
Pinegrove - 11:11
The Wonder Years - The Hum Goes On Forever
Silversun Pickups - Physical Thrills
Death Cab for Cutie - Asphalt Meadows
