• Because the world re-emerged from its pandemic stupor, music roared again in an enormous means in 2022. From Rosalía’s impressed genre-mashing to Harry Types’ millennial pop stylings and the insistent and sly indie muscle of Dry Cleansing, this 12 months held a wealth of latest music. Take a look at our general Greatest Albums of 2022 listing and comply with alongside for a brand new listing each weekday all through the remainder of the 12 months.
• Yearly someone proclaims that “Rock Is Lifeless” however this 12 months’s Rock choices paint a distinct image. Plow into the anthemic vitality of Gang of Youths, the darkish adventures of Jack White (pictured) and the jazzy, mind-bending debut LP from members of Radiohead/Sons of Kemet performing as The Smile.
• Acoustic guitars, heartfelt lyrics, soulful harmonies and sometimes a wide-brimmed hat, these are our favourite folks and Americana albums of the 12 months. Take a backroads journey with The Lone Bellow (pictured), Amanda Shires, Nikki Lane and extra.
• Steel has deep roots however continues to evolve. From long-established acts like Voivod, Meshuggah (pictured) and Megadeth are born genre-mashing innovators equivalent to Astronoid and Cloakroom. Listed below are AllMusic’s favourite metallic albums of 2022.
