The best dream pop albums

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. 1In RainbowsRadiohead · 4.7 from 3 scores
  2. 2Be the CowboyMitski · 4.8 from 2 scores
  3. 3Puberty 2Mitski · 4.3 from 3 scores
  1. 4Mellon Collie and the Infinite SadnessThe Smashing Pumpkins4.5 from 1 score
  2. 5CurrentsTame Impala4.2 from 3 scores
  3. 6American FootballAmerican Football4 from 1 score
  4. 7Depression CherryBeach House4 from 3 scores
  5. 8I like it when you sleep, for you are so beautiful yet so unaware of itThe 19753.8 from 3 scores
  6. 9Preacher’s DaughterEthel Cain3 from 1 score
  7. 10ParachutesColdplay3.3 from 2 scores
  8. 11If You WaitLondon Grammar3.3 from 3 scores