NPR Music Staff Picks: The Best Albums Of 2019
This list of lists is made up of favorites picked by members of NPR Music's staff. It's a sprawling and deeply personal selection of albums to celebrate and send off 2019.
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Exceptional Nashville Debuts You May Have Missed In 2019
A former backup singer, a group of bluegrass veterans and a budding R&B star — seven artists bubbling under in Music City that won't be ignored in the new year.
The 25 Best Albums Of 2019
We listened, voted and argued our way from more than 250 nominated albums down to just 25. And there was a clear No. 1.
The 15 Best Rock Albums Of 2019
After a decade of genre-blending, the definition of rock is very much up for debate. But for us — and for the purposes of this list — it means one thing: Guitars.
10 Rap Albums That Raised The Bar(s) In 2019
After a decade of unbridled innovation, 2019 felt like a tightening of the reins in hip-hop, delivering stellar albums where artists rapped with back-to-basics clarity and precision.
The Best Reissues And Archival Albums Of 2019
The past is always present — but with a practically endless selection of music to choose from via the web, it's nice when some of the world's best record labels help excavate it for us.
The 25 Best Songs Of 2019
From reggaeton to rock and country to classical, these were the songs we couldn't stop playing in 2019.
10 Songs That Rallied Resistance Around The World
Every revolution has its music, and the global protests of 2019 are no exception. Here are 10 songs that fueled activist movements this year, from Chile to Lebanon to the United States.
Heavy Rotation: Public Radio's Most Popular Songs Of 2019
The Black Keys, Sturgill Simpson and Mavis Staples all landed on this list of the most-played songs on public radio stations across the country.
10 Classical Albums To Usher In The Next Decade
As a new decade approaches, hear 10 extraordinary classical albums well-equipped to propel the music into the future.