The best albums of 2022

Ranked by every score on sleeves, critics' and listeners'. An album with few scores is pulled toward the average until more come in, so one perfect score cannot top the list.

  1. 1Mr. Morale & the Big SteppersKendrick Lamar · 4.5 from 2 scores
  2. 2Dawn FMThe Weeknd · 4.3 from 3 scores
  3. 3ImperaGhost · 4.5 from 1 score
  1. 4Harry’s HouseHarry Styles4.3 from 2 scores
  2. 5Un verano sin tiBad Bunny4.3 from 2 scores
  3. 6Wet LegWet Leg4 from 2 scores
  4. 7Skinty FiaFONTAINES D.C.4 from 2 scores
  5. 8Ants From Up ThereBlack Country, New Road4 from 1 score
  6. 9The Gods We Can TouchAURORA4 from 1 score
  7. 10Melt My Eyez See Your FutureDenzel Curry & Madlib4 from 1 score
  8. 11Dragon New Warm Mountain I Believe in YouBig Thief3.5 from 1 score
  9. 12Preacher’s DaughterEthel Cain3 from 1 score
  10. 13CRASHCharli xcx3.3 from 3 scores