93 16. A Crow Looked at Me by Mount Eerie March 24, 2017 The eighth full-length release for the music project of Phil Elverum was written after the death of his wife from cancer in July 2016. Metascore: 93 User Score: 8.0

93 17. Room 25 by Noname September 14, 2018 The debut full-length release for the Los Angeles-based Chicago rapper was self-released. Metascore: 93 User Score: 8.4

93 18. Live At Reading by Nirvana November 3, 2009 The entire performance by Nirvana at 1992's Reading Festival is released both as a CD and DVD. Metascore: 93 User Score: 8.8

93 19. Love And Theft by Bob Dylan September 11, 2001 Picking up where 1997's resurgent 'Time Out of Mind' left off, 'Love And Theft' finds the 60-year-old Dylan self-producing the album's 12 tracks. Metascore: 93 User Score: 8.7

93 20. My Dusty Road by Woody Guthrie August 25, 2009 The four-disc set includes Woody Guthrie's recordings from the mid-1940s in a definitive collection. Metascore: 93 User Score: 6.9

93 21. On the Impossible Past by The Menzingers February 21, 2012 The third full-length release from the punk rock band from Pennsylvania is its first on Epitaph Records. Metascore: 93 User Score: 8.0

92 22. Lemonade by Beyoncé April 23, 2016 The sixth solo studio album for the singer premiered as an hour-long HBO special before streaming on Tidal. A physical release is set for May 6. Metascore: 92 User Score: 7.9

92 24. Sunbather by Deafheaven June 11, 2013 The second full-length studio release for the San Francisco-based black metal band formed by George Clarke and Kerry McCoy was produced by Jack Shirley. Metascore: 92 User Score: 8.5

92 25. Orphans: Brawlers, Bawlers & Bastards by Tom Waits November 21, 2006 Unlike typical rarities compilations, this 3-disc set includes 30 brand-new recordings--in addition to the usual mix of covers, soundtrack selections, and other previously uncompiled material. It's like getting three new Waits albums at once. Metascore: 92 User Score: 8.8

92 27. Boy In Da Corner by Dizzee Rascal January 20, 2004 This is the debut disc for the 18-year-old London-based rapper (born Dylan Mills), who has been heralded by (among others) Uncut magazine as "good as any MC currently active on Earth." Metascore: 92 User Score: 8.8

92 28. You Want It Darker by Leonard Cohen October 21, 2016 The 14th full-length studio release for the Canadian singer-songwriter was produced by his son. Metascore: 92 User Score: 8.3

92 29. Channel Orange by Frank Ocean July 17, 2012 Love and life in Los Angeles is the theme of the debut release on Def Jam for Frank Ocean, who earlier this month posted online the liner notes for this album describing a relationship he had with a man. Metascore: 92 User Score: 8.9

92 30. The Satanist by Behemoth February 4, 2014 The tenth studio release for the Polish black/death metal band was produced with Daniel Bergstrand, Slawek Wieslawscy and Wojtek Wieslawscy. Metascore: 92 User Score: 8.5

92 31. Elephant by The White Stripes April 1, 2003 For their major label debut (and fourth LP overall), the Detroit-based duo of Jack and Meg White offer up 14 new tracks, all recorded in London and (fortunately) showing absolutely no trace of major label production values. Meg White takes a rare turn behind the microphone on a couple of tracks, as does guest Holly Golightly on the closing "It's True That We Love One Another." Metascore: 92 User Score: 8.6

91 32. Titanic Rising by Weyes Blood April 5, 2019 The fourth full-length release for Natalie Mering was co-produced with Foxygen's Jonathan Rado. Metascore: 91 User Score: 9.0

91 33. Melodrama by Lorde June 16, 2017 The second full-length release for the New Zealand pop singer-songwriter was produced with Jack Antonoff. Metascore: 91 User Score: 8.8

91 34. Speakerboxxx/The Love Below by Outkast September 23, 2003 This Grammy-winning follow-up to their smash 2000 hit 'Stankonia' is an OutKast album in name only, as it is structured in the form of two solo discs: one each for Big Boi (Speakerboxxx) and Andre 3000 (The Love Below). Metascore: 91 User Score: 8.7

91 36. Home, Like Noplace Is There by The Hotelier February 25, 2014 This is the second full-length release for the Massachusetts indie rock quartet formerly known as The Hotel Year. Metascore: 91 User Score: 8.4

91 37. Good Kid, M.A.A.D City by Kendrick Lamar October 22, 2012 The official major label debut studio album for the Compton rapper features guest appearances from Dr. Dre, Drake, Jay Rock, And MC Eiht. Metascore: 91 User Score: 8.8

91 38. A Grand Don't Come For Free by The Streets May 18, 2004 Mike Skinner returns with the inenviable job of following up his genre-smashing debut 'Original Pirate Material,' which was an enormous critical and commercial hit in the UK and paved the way for the success of later acts such as Dizzee Rascal. Metascore: 91 User Score: 7.9

91 39. Canto by Los Super Seven March 13, 2001 The second release from the Latin-folk supergroup, featuring members of Los Lobos. Metascore: 91 User Score: 7.6

91 40. Grey Area by Little Simz March 1, 2019 The third full-length release for the British rapper Simbi Ajikawo features a guest appearances from Cleo Sol. Metascore: 91 User Score: 8.3

91 42. The ArchAndroid by Janelle Monáe May 18, 2010 The second full-length album for the singer born in Kansas City is a continuation of the story of Cindi Mayweather, the android introduced in the 2007 EP, "Metropolis Suite I of IV: The Chase." Metascore: 91 User Score: 9.0

91 43. Gold & Grey by Baroness June 14, 2019 The fifth full-length release for the hard rock/metal band is the first with new guitarist Gina Gleason (Peter Adams left the band in 2017). Metascore: 91 User Score: 7.4

91 44. The Guitar Song by Jamey Johnson September 14, 2010 Jamey Johnson's latest album is a 25-track double album with the first half, The Black Album, devoted to dark emotions and the other half, the White Album, devoted to more positive songs. Metascore: 91 User Score: 8.0

91 45. Is This It? by The Strokes October 9, 2001 This is the debut album from New York indie-rockers The Strokes, who have been hyped by the British music press following the release of "The Modern Age" EP in early 2001. It almost goes without saying, but the group is frequently compared to the Velvet Underground, among others, thanks in part to singer-songwriter Julian Casablancas' Lou Reed-esque vocals. Metascore: 91 User Score: 9.0

91 46. We Got It From Here...Thank You 4 Your Service by A Tribe Called Quest November 11, 2016 Phife Dawg passed away in March 2016 before the final studio release for the rap group that includes guest appearances from such artists as Anderson Paak, Andre 3000, Busta Rhymes, Consequence, Elton John, Talib Kweli, Kendrick Lamar, and Jack White. Metascore: 91 User Score: 8.7

90 48. Illinois by Sufjan Stevens July 5, 2005 The folk singer-songwriter's ambitious attempt to chronicle all 50 states in song continues with this second installment, dedicated to the Prairie State. Metascore: 90 User Score: 8.9

90 49. Carrie & Lowell by Sufjan Stevens March 31, 2015 The seventh full-length studio release for the singer-songwriter features contributions from Thomas Bartlett, Sean Carey, Casey Foubert, Ben Lester, Nedelle Torrisi, and Laura Veirs. Metascore: 90 User Score: 8.9

90 50. Jimmy Lee by Raphael Saadiq August 23, 2019 The first full-length release of new material from the R&B artist/producer was inspired by his late brother's struggle with drug addiction and features guest appearances from Rob Bacon, Reverend E. Baker, Ernest Turner, and Daniel J. Watts. Metascore: 90 User Score: 5.8

90 51. No Cities to Love by Sleater-Kinney January 20, 2015 The first release in ten years for the indie rock trio of Carrie Brownstein, Corin Tucker, and Janet Weiss was produced by John Goodmanson. Metascore: 90 User Score: 8.2

90 52. Eve by Rapsody August 23, 2019 The third full-length studio release for the North Carolina rapper features guest appearances from J. Cole, D'Angelo, GZA, JID, Leikeli47, Mereba], PJ Morton, Queen Latifah, K.Roosevelt, SiR, and Elle Varner. Metascore: 90 User Score: 8.0

90 53. Punisher by Phoebe Bridgers June 18, 2020 The second full-length solo release for the singer-songwriter features contributions from Julien Baker, Lucy Dacus, Christian Lee Hutson, Jim Keltner, Warpint's Jenny Lee Lindberg, Blake Mills, Conor Oberst, Bright Eyes' Nathaniel Walcott, and the Yeah Yeah Yeahs' Nick Zinner. Metascore: 90 User Score: 8.9

90 54. Original Pirate Material by The Streets October 22, 2002 This is the debut album by the London garage (or in this case, bedroom) band, which consists solely of 21-year-old Mike Skinner. Whether or not this style of music (very English rapping over garage/house beats) will translate well overseas remains to be seen, but garage (and especially Skinner) is the current flavor of the month with the UK music press. Metascore: 90 User Score: 8.7

90 55. Candi Staton by Candi Staton February 24, 2004 This 26-track disc compiles (for the first time on CD) songs from the acclaimed soul singer's 1969-1973 Muscle Shoals period when she recorded for Fame Records--a period that netted her 12 consecutive Billboard R&B hits. Metascore: 90 User Score: 8.6

90 56. Alice by Tom Waits May 7, 2002 One of two Waits releases in May 2002 ('Blood Money' is the other), 'Alice' was originally written as an opera and actually performed live during an 18-month engagement in Hamburg in the early 1990s. However, this is the first recording of these 15 tracks, culled from recent studio sessions. Metascore: 90 User Score: 8.5

90 57. Funeral by Arcade Fire September 14, 2004 The Montreal band founded by husband and wife Win Butler and Régine Chassagne make their full-length debut with this highly anticipated disc. Metascore: 90 User Score: 8.9

90 58. Holy Hell by Architects November 9, 2018 The eighth full-length release for the British metalcore band is its first without Tom Searle, who passed away in August 2016. Metascore: 90 User Score: 8.9

90 59. London Zoo by The Bug August 12, 2008 The third album for the artist/music producer Kevin Martin as The Bug. Metascore: 90 User Score: 6.5

90 60. Jama Ko by Bassekou Kouyate & Ngoni Ba April 2, 2013 The third release for Bassekou Kouyate introduces a new group of ngoni players and was co-produced with Howard Bilerman. Metascore: 90 User Score: 6.3

90 62. Psychodrama by Dave March 8, 2019 The debut full-length studio release for the British rapper features guest appearances from Burna Boy and J Hus. Metascore: 90 User Score: 8.0

90 63. Untrue by Burial November 6, 2007 The second album for the London-based anonymous dubstep artist. Metascore: 90 User Score: 8.0

90 64. græ by Moses Sumney May 15, 2020 The double album (released also as two separate EPs] for the experimental artist features a guest appearance from Jill Scott and elements of folk, jazz, indie rock, pop, and soul music. Metascore: 90 User Score: 8.5

90 65. XTRMNTR by Primal Scream May 2, 2000 Bobby Gillespie & co. expand on the harder-edged punk/electronica sound of their previous effort, 'Vanishing Point,' with their most violent effort to date, earning rave reviews in the process and perhaps matching the success of their classic 'Screamadelica.' Contributors here include David Holmes, Bernard Sumner, Kevin Shields and the Chemical Brothers. Metascore: 90 User Score: 8.7

90 66. Spaces by Nils Frahm November 19, 2013 Described as a field recording, this latest release from the Berlin-based composer was recorded over two years at various locations with different methods including cassette recordings. Metascore: 90 User Score: 8.5

90 67. Z by My Morning Jacket October 4, 2005 For their fourth album, produced by John Leckie, the Kentucky band sports a new keyboardist and guitarist. Metascore: 90 User Score: 8.3

89 68. St. Vincent by St. Vincent February 25, 2014 The fourth full-length release for the indie artist was produced by John Congleton and includes contributions from Dap-Kings drummer Homer Steinweiss and Midlake's McKenzie Smith. Metascore: 89 User Score: 8.6

89 69. The Dusk in Us by Converge November 3, 2017 The ninth full-length release for the Massachusetts metalcore band was mixed by the band's guitarist, Kurt Ballou. Metascore: 89 User Score: 7.6

89 70. Like a Rose by Ashley Monroe March 5, 2013 The second solo album for the Pistol Annies member includes songs co-written with such artists as Sally Barris, Guy Clark, Vince Gill, Lori McKenna, and Jon Randall. Metascore: 89 User Score: 7.1

89 71. RTJ2 by Run the Jewels October 27, 2014 The latest release from Killer Mike and El-P features collaborations with Travis Barker of Blink-182, Diane Coffee, and Zack de la Rocha formerly of Rage Against the Machine. Metascore: 89 User Score: 8.8

89 72. Rounds by Four Tet May 6, 2003 The sample-based indietronica LP 'Rounds' is the third solo effort for Fridge's Kieran Hebden. Metascore: 89 User Score: 8.4

89 73. Neon Golden by The Notwist February 25, 2003 This breaktrhough sixth album for the German band combines a variety of disparate elements, most notably moody indie rock and glitchy electronica (think Hood's Cold House), to great effect. Metascore: 89 User Score: 8.8

89 74. Since I Left You by The Avalanches November 6, 2001 This sample-driven Austrialian dance outfit scored a hit in its homeland with this, its debut full-length release (following three EP releases since 1997). The UK music press created a publicity avalanche for the band in the Spring of 2001, as the album picked up strong reviews (quotes from some appear below) and was featured in numerous articles. Packed with over 600 samples of recordings dating from the 1950's to the present (each one credited in the liner notes!) as well as original instrumentation, 'Since I Left You' is a varied and unique record. Metascore: 89 User Score: 8.9

89 75. Honey by Robyn October 26, 2018 The first full-length release in eight years for the Swedish artist features contributions from with Joseph Mount of Metronomy, Klas Åhlund, Adam Bainbridge, Mr. Tophat, and Zhal. Metascore: 89 User Score: 8.5

89 76. Eternity, In Your Arms by Creeper March 24, 2017 The debut full-length release for the British punk rock band is a concept album about a paranormal investigator. Metascore: 89 User Score: 7.6

89 77. Kiwanuka by Michael Kiwanuka November 1, 2019 The third full-length release for the indie singer-songwriter was produced by by Danger Mouse and Inflo. Metascore: 89 User Score: 8.3

89 78. Modern Times by Bob Dylan August 29, 2006 Dylan's first studio release since his 2001 hit 'Love And Theft' is his 44th album overall. Metascore: 89 User Score: 8.5

89 79. LEGACY! LEGACY! by Jamila Woods May 10, 2019 The second full-length release for the Chicago R&B artist features guest appearances from Jasminfire, Nitty Scott, Saba, Nico Segal, and theMIND. Metascore: 89 User Score: 8.0

89 81. HoboSapiens by John Cale September 7, 2004 Produced by Nick Franglen of Lemon Jelly, 'Hobo Sapiens' finds the 61-year-old Cale still willing to explore new musical territory. Note that none of the 12 songs here were on the "5 Tracks" EP released earlier in 2003. Metascore: 89 User Score: 8.2

89 82. Miss E... So Addictive by Missy Elliott May 15, 2001 This is the third album for Missy "Misdemeanor" Elliott, and it again features the acclaimed production work of Timbaland. Guests include Busta Rhymes, Redman, Method Man, Ludacris, Eve, Jay-Z, and Ginuwine. Metascore: 89 User Score: 8.6

89 83. RTJ4 by Run the Jewels June 3, 2020 Released a few days early (for free on their website), the fourth full-length studio album for the rap duo features guest appearances from 2 Chainz, Zack de la Rocha, DJ Premier, Josh Homme, Greg Nice, Mavis Staples, and Pharrell Williams. Metascore: 89 User Score: 9.0

89 84. Sawayama by Rina Sawayama April 17, 2020 The debut full-length studio release for the Japanese-British pop artist features production from Clarence Clarity, Nate Company, Bram Inscore, and Nicole Morier. Metascore: 89 User Score: 9.1

89 85. Black Origami by Jlin May 19, 2017 The second full-length release for the electronic producer features contributions from William Basinski, Dope Saint Jude, Fawkes, and Holly Herndon. Metascore: 89 User Score: 7.1

89 86. Bachelor No. 2 (or, the last remains of the dodo) by Aimee Mann May 2, 2000 The third solo release from the former 'Til Tuesday leader finally made it to record stores in May 2000, after a long journey that saw Interscope refuse to release the album and Mann issue it on her own SuperEgo label (after selling it through mail order and at her live performances). All's well that ends well, though, as Mann gained widespread acclaim for her soundtrack to P.T. Anderson's film "Magnolia" and even better reviews for this album, which contains four of the tracks from the soundtrack as well as nine additional songs. Metascore: 89 User Score: 8.6

89 87. All Mirrors by Angel Olsen October 4, 2019 The fourth full-length studio release from the North Carolina-based indie folk singer-songwriter features arrangements and production by Ben Babbitt, Jherek Bischoff, and John Congelton. Metascore: 89 User Score: 7.7

89 88. Shortly After Takeoff by BC Camplight April 24, 2020 The final release for Brian Christinzio's "Manchester Trilogy" features contributions from Adam Dawson and Francesca Pidgeon. Metascore: 89 User Score: 7.9

89 90. The Fade in Time by Sam Lee March 16, 2015 The second full-length release for the Mercury-nominated singer-songwriter was produced by Arthur Jeffes and Jamie Orchard-Lisle. Metascore: 89 User Score: 5.6

89 91. Hand.Cannot.Erase. by Steven Wilson March 3, 2015 The fourth solo release for the British artist was inspired by a news article about the discovery of a young woman's dead body in her apartment three years after her death. Metascore: 89 User Score: 8.7

89 92. Coloring Book [Mixtape] by Chance the Rapper May 13, 2016 The third mixtape from the Chicago rapper (an Apple Music exclusive for two weeks) features gospel elements as well as guest appearances from such artists as 2 Chainz, Justin Bieber, Francis and the Lights, Future, Jay Electronica, Lil Wayne, Kanye West, and Young Thug. Metascore: 89 User Score: 8.3

89 93. Big Fish Theory by Vince Staples June 23, 2017 The second full-length studio release for the rapper features contributions from such artists as A$AP Rocky, Damon Albarn, Kilo Kish, Juicy J, Ty Dolla Signn, and Bon Iver’s Justin Vernon. Metascore: 89 User Score: 8.3

89 94. The Order of Time by Valerie June March 10, 2017 The fifth full-length release for the Brooklyn-based singer-songwriter features guest vocals from Norah Jones. Metascore: 89 User Score: 7.9

89 95. Fed by Plush August 25, 2008 Originally released in Japan, the sophomore album for Liam Hayes as Plush is finally released wide. Metascore: 89 User Score: 7.5

89 96. Chris by Christine and the Queens September 21, 2018 The second full-length release for the French pop artist features a guest appearance from Dâm-Funk. Metascore: 89 User Score: 7.9

89 97. Golden Hour by Kacey Musgraves March 30, 2018 The seventh full-length release for the country singer-songwriter was co-produced with Daniel Tashian and Ian Fitchuk. Metascore: 89 User Score: 8.6

89 98. A Seat at the Table by Solange September 30, 2016 The third full-length studio release for the R&B singer features guest appearances from Nia Andrews, BJ The Chicago Kid, The Dream, Kelela, Lil Wayne, Q-Tip, Kelly Rowland, Sampha and Metascore: 89 User Score: 8.4

89 99. Last Exit by Junior Boys September 21, 2004 This is the first full-length release from the hard-to-pin down Canadian synth-pop trio led by Jeremy Greenspan. Metascore: 89 User Score: 8.2