2021 brought back some of the normalcy that we had missed greatly during the first of the coronavirus pandemic. Movie theaters were back to popping popcorn, professional sports leagues welcomed back the roar of the crowd with open arms, and music venues across the country rocked out with sold out concerts night after night.
The return of artists and bands going on tour meant that there was a lot of new music for them to promote and perform. Week in and week out brought us new release after new release of new albums. Legendary artists like Duran Duran, ABBA and Ringo Starr all released new albums along with today’s giants Taylor Swift, Adele, and Lil Nas X.
Upon listening to so many of this year’s releases, I have compiled my favorite albums of 2021. In no way am I saying these are the ‘best’ or ‘greatest’ albums of the year, but rather my faves.
25. Duran Duran Future Past
24. Valerie June The Moon and Stars: Prescriptions for Dreamers
23. Backxwash I Lie Here Buried With My Rings and My Dresses
22. Babygirl Losers Weepers-EP
21. Teddy Swims Unlearning
20. Yola Stand For Myself
19. Snail Mail Valentine
18. Faye Webster I Know I’m Funny haha
17. Adia Victoria A Southern Gothic
16. Pom Pom Squad Death of a Cheerleader
15. Prince Welcome 2 America
14. Doja Cat Hot Pink
13. Lawrence Hotel TV
12. Little Simz Sometimes I Might Be Introvert
11. Allison Krauss & Robert Plant Raise the Roof
10. Leon Bridges Gold-Diggers Sound
9. Adele 30
8. Silk Sonic An Evening With Silk Sonic
7. St. Vincent Daddy’s Home
6. The Turning Wheel Spelling
5. Olivia Rodrigo SOUR
4. Jazmine Sullivan Heaux Tales
3. Arlo Parks Collapsed in Sunbeams
2. Japanese Breakfast Jubilee
1. Noga Erez KIDS
Steven McCash is the Lead Music Writer and Utility Man for SoBros Network. Steven is the host of the ‘Drinking With…’ podcast, and the pioneer of New Music Friday, highlighting each week’s new releases in the world of music in addition to the occasional live show review. He also pitches in as a Nashville lifestyle writer and football analyst (hence the ‘Utility Man’ title). Follow on Twitter: @MC_Cash75
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