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The 12 Worst Albums of 2017 | Year in Review

For these 12 musicians, the albums they released in 2017 simply wasn’t their best work. Here are the 12 worst albums of 2017.

By the musical hype, 8 yearsDecember 23, 2017 ago

Evergreen

Almost Famous: 124 Songs That Missed Best of 2017 | Year in Review

These songs were ‘almost’ famous! Here are 124 songs that missed the 100 Best Songs of 2017. Good songs that missed the cut for whatever reason.

By the musical hype, 8 yearsDecember 22, 2017 ago

Evergreen

15 Best R&B Albums of 2017 | Year in Review

Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings (Soul of a Woman), Miguel (War & Leisure), and SZA (Ctrl), lead the list of 15 Best R&B Albums of 2017.

By the musical hype, 8 yearsDecember 20, 2017 ago

Evergreen

5 Best Country Albums of 2017 | Year in Review

Chris Stapleton, Thomas Rhett, Tim McGraw & Faith Hill, and Blake Shelton own the 5 Best Country Albums of 2017.

By the musical hype, 8 yearsDecember 20, 2017 ago

Evergreen

12 Best Pop Albums of 2017 | Year in Review

Lorde (Melodrama), Sam Smith (The Thrill of it All), and Kelly Clarkson (Meaning of Life), lead the list of 12 Best Pop Albums of 2017.

By the musical hype, 8 yearsDecember 19, 2017 ago

Evergreen

20 Best Rap Albums of 2017 | Year in Review

Kendrick Lamar (DAMN.), Jay-Z (4:44), and Tyler, the Creator (Flower Boy), lead the list of 20 Best Rap Albums of 2017.

By the musical hype, 8 yearsDecember 19, 2017 ago

Evergreen

16 Best Alternative Albums of 2017 | Year in Review

Father John Misty (Pure Comedy), The National (Sleep Well Beast), and Fleet Foxes (Crack-Up), lead the list of 16 Best Alternative Albums of 2017.

By the musical hype, 8 yearsDecember 19, 2017 ago

Evergreen

10 Best Rock Albums of 2017 | Year in Review

Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit (The Nashville Sound), Ryan Adams (Prisoner) & Queens of the Stone Age (Villains) lead the 10 best rock albums of 2017.

By the musical hype, 8 yearsDecember 19, 2017 ago

Evergreen

50 Best Albums of 2017 | Year in Review

Kendrick Lamar (DAMN.), Jay-Z (4:44), Lorde (Melodrama), Father John Misty (Pure Comedy), and The National (Sleep Well Beast) top ‘50 Best Albums of 2017.’

By the musical hype, 8 yearsDecember 18, 2017 ago