The Best Music of 2017
2017 was an eventful year, to put it mildly—and its music was no exception. In a time defined by unpredictability, artists stepped up with their own expressions, embracing the beauty of life and protesting its injustices. Across more than a dozen features, Pitchfork looks at the moments that defined the year—the best albums and songs, along with the most emotional live sets, the sharpest literature, the savviest TV syncs. We revisit the poetic lyrics that made us think, the fiery political statements that raised our fists, the cinematic music videos that we couldn’t look away from. We discover the music that made this year, which is also the music we’ll be listening to for years to come.
The 50 Best Albums of 2017
From Fever Ray to Kendrick to King Krule, the album as an art form took on new resonance this year. These are the best of the best.
The 100 Best Songs of 2017
From Lorde’s ecstatic emotional cleansing to Frank Ocean’s ode to cycling to Cardi B’s rampaging banger of bangers, these are our picks for the best songs of the year.
