2022 was packed full of musical highlights including new releases from artists such as Kendrick Lamar, The Weeknd, Steve Lacey, Vince Staples, and bands like Alvvays, Arcade Fire, The Fontaines D.C. and more!! With so much music being released on streaming platforms these days, it’s easy to miss some worthy ear candy. This is why we present to you our favorite albums of the year as selected by members of our staff. Also check out the playlist below featuring songs from all our selections! So without further ado, here’s the list of our favorite albums of 2022 (in no particular order).
Patrick Conseil – A&R Consultant
Father John Misty – Chloe And The Next 20th Century
Lucius – Second Nature
Oshima Brothers – Dark Nights Golden Days
Beach House – Once Twice Melody
Old Sea Brigade – 5am Paradise
Ralph Torrefranca – Sr. Director, A&R
Fontaines D.C – Skinty Fia
Amber Mark – Three Dimensions Deep
SAULT – 11 + Untitled (God)
Little Simz – NO THANKYOU
Steve Lacey – Gemini Rights
Max Hirsh – Manager, A&R
Billy Woods – Aethiopes
Alvvays – Blue Rev
Brent Faiyaz – WASTELAND
ROSALÍA – MOTOMAMI
Steve Lacy – Gemini Rights
Kellen Smith – Coordinator, Sync/Licensing
Wet Leg – Wet Leg
Arcade Fire – WE
Steve Lacy – Gemini Rights
Kevin Morby – This Is A Photograph
Vince Staples – RAMONA PARK BROKE MY HEART
Check out songs from our favorite albums of the year in the playlist below: