15 Best Albums Of 2015

Did your favorite make the list?

From: NewNowNext

2015 was a great year in music. It was a year of epic pop, elegantly restrained indie rock, powerful hip hop, soulful R&B and the much-awaited return of some of my favorite artists (hi Missy).

It was loud and it was quiet, it was dance-y and it was stoic, it defied genre and squarely sat itself inside convention and all the while kept us thoroughly entertained.

And so, as we reach the year’s end, I’m here to offer you my picks for the best albums of 2015. This list is not a ranking per se, but rather a collection of the music I feel had the most impact this year in terms of popularity, innovation and production value.

1

If You’re Reading This It’s Too Late

Drake

There are no radio singles on If You’re Reading This It’s Too Late, there are few ear worm hooks and even fewer dancey moments. It’s a collection of songs (“mix tape” seems like the closest, but not quite right, descriptor) meant to conjure a specific feeling and sound.

If you’re a fan of Drake, you’ll love that sound (groovy, sexy, slow-driving beats). If you’re new to him, you might get lost; regardless, the mixtape is artfully mastered and a feast for the ears.

Standout Tracks
“You & The 6,” “Know Yourself,” and “Now & Forever”