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The Best Music of 2021
So, 2021 wasn’t quite the “post-pandemic” return to normal we’d all hoped for. But once again, music carried us through, and not even ever-mutating variants could stop incredible artists from releasing great new records. Below, in our 2021 wrap-up package, Pitchfork looks back on the year that was, with lists of the best songs and albums in a variety of genres, plus the best books, best music movies and TV shows, and more. Happy new year, and, as always, thanks for reading.
The 50 Best Albums of 2021
The albums that got us through a very strange year, featuring Tyler, the Creator, Adele, Jazmine Sullivan, Playboi Carti, and more
The 100 Best Songs of 2021
The tracks that defined an unsettling year, featuring Japanese Breakfast, Olivia Rodrigo, Caroline Polachek, Megan Thee Stallion, and more
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