B-Side Guys

The Best Albums of 2015

Every album of 2015, ranked by B-Side Breakdown: the reviews from 38 outlets we trust, put on one 0–100 scale. An album needs at least 5 reviews to make the list.

Album cover for To Pimp a Butterfly by Kendrick LamarNumber one of 2015Kendrick LamarTo Pimp a Butterfly92 A-11 critics · 100% approval · Broad agreement · A-Side
Average Breakdown73across 2015's albums. That's higher than 36% of the other years here.
Liked48%of 2015's albums scored 75 or higher. Across every year it's 49%.
Most divisiveContentiousKid Rock, First Kiss split the critics more than any other album of the year.A-Sides6.1%of 2015's albums earned an A-Side. Across every year it's 6.3%.
  1. 1Album cover for To Pimp a Butterfly by Kendrick Lamar
    Kendrick LamarTo Pimp a ButterflyMarch 15, 2015 · 11 reviews · 100% approval · Broad agreement
    92A-
  2. 2Album cover for Hand. Cannot. Erase. by Steven Wilson
    Steven WilsonHand. Cannot. Erase.February 25, 2015 · 7 reviews · 100% approval · Broad agreement
    91A-
  3. 3Album cover for In Colour by Jamie xx
    Jamie xxIn ColourMay 29, 2015 · 8 reviews · 100% approval · Broad agreement
    90A-
  4. 4Album cover for Sometimes I Sit and Think, and Sometimes I Just Sit by Courtney Barnett
    Courtney BarnettSometimes I Sit and Think, and Sometimes I Just SitMarch 15, 2015 · 11 reviews · 91% approval · Broad agreement
    90A-
  5. 5Album cover for Apex Predator – Easy Meat by Napalm Death
    Napalm DeathApex Predator – Easy MeatJanuary 23, 2015 · 7 reviews · 100% approval · Broad agreement
    90A-
  6. 6Album cover for Carrie & Lowell by Sufjan Stevens
    Sufjan StevensCarrie & LowellMarch 31, 2015 · 17 reviews · 94% approval · Some debate
    90A-
  7. 7Album cover for I Love You, Honeybear by Father John Misty
    Father John MistyI Love You, HoneybearFebruary 9, 2015 · 10 reviews · 100% approval · Broad agreement
    87B+
  8. 8Album cover for Summertime ’06 by Vince Staples
    Vince StaplesSummertime ’06June 30, 2015 · 8 reviews · 88% approval · Broad agreement
    85B
  9. 9Album cover for That’s the Spirit by Bring Me the Horizon
    Bring Me the HorizonThat’s the SpiritSeptember 4, 2015 · 6 reviews · 83% approval · Some debate
    85B
  10. 10Album cover for Shadows in the Night by Bob Dylan
    Bob DylanShadows in the NightFebruary 2, 2015 · 13 reviews · 77% approval · Some debate
    85B

How 2015 grades

Share of albums at each letter grade. A is 90 and up, F is below 60.

2015

A6%
B14%
C45%
D28%
F7%

Every year

A6%
B24%
C37%
D22%
F11%
  1. 11Album cover for Asunder, Sweet and Other Distress by Godspeed You! Black Emperor
    Godspeed You! Black EmperorAsunder, Sweet and Other DistressMarch 30, 2015 · 10 reviews · 90% approval · Broad agreement
    83B
  2. 12Album cover for Vulnicura by Björk
    BjörkVulnicuraJanuary 20, 2015 · 15 reviews · 93% approval · Broad agreement
    83B
  3. 13Album cover for Meliora by Ghost
    GhostMelioraAugust 21, 2015 · 7 reviews · 86% approval · Some debate
    82B-
  4. 14Album cover for Art Angels by Grimes
    GrimesArt AngelsNovember 6, 2015 · 13 reviews · 77% approval · Some debate
    82B-
  5. 15Album cover for Currents by Tame Impala
    Tame ImpalaCurrentsJuly 15, 2015 · 17 reviews · 76% approval · Some debate
    82B-
  6. 16Album cover for The Blade by Ashley Monroe
    Ashley MonroeThe BladeJuly 24, 2015 · 8 reviews · 88% approval · Broad agreement
    81B-
  7. 17Album cover for Emotion by Carly Rae Jepsen
    Carly Rae JepsenEmotionJune 24, 2015 · 13 reviews · 62% approval · Some debate
    80B-
  8. 18Album cover for DS2 by Future
    FutureDS2July 17, 2015 · 7 reviews · 71% approval · Some debate
    80B-
  9. 19Album cover for Compton by Dr. Dre
    Dr. DreComptonAugust 7, 2015 · 10 reviews · 80% approval · Broad agreement
    80B-
  10. 20Album cover for Something More Than Free by Jason Isbell
    Jason IsbellSomething More Than FreeJuly 17, 2015 · 9 reviews · 67% approval · Some debate
    80B-
  11. 21Album cover for Crosseyed Heart by Keith Richards
    Keith RichardsCrosseyed HeartSeptember 18, 2015 · 7 reviews · 71% approval · Broad agreement
    79C+
  12. 22Album cover for Sound & Color by Alabama Shakes
    Alabama ShakesSound & ColorApril 17, 2015 · 10 reviews · 70% approval · Some debate
    79C+
  13. 23Album cover for Tetsuo & Youth by Lupe Fiasco
    Lupe FiascoTetsuo & YouthJanuary 20, 2015 · 8 reviews · 75% approval · Broad agreement
    79C+
  14. 24Album cover for Froot by Marina Diamandis
    Marina DiamandisFrootFebruary 11, 2015 · 7 reviews · 71% approval · Some debate
    79C+
  15. 25Album cover for 25 by Adele
    Adele25November 20, 2015 · 8 reviews · 50% approval · Divided
    79C+

Where 2015 sits

Average Breakdown, for albums with five or more reviews.

Next to the years around it

201268
201369
201470
2015 (this year)73
201674
201773
201873

By genre

Folk, Country & Americana78
Indie & Alternative77
Metal & Punk74
Rock73
Electronic73
Hip-Hop & Rap72
Pop71
R&B & Soul65
  1. 26Album cover for Still by Richard Thompson
    Richard ThompsonStillJune 23, 2015 · 6 reviews · 83% approval · Unanimous
    78C+
  2. 27Album cover for The Documentary 2 by The Game
    The GameThe Documentary 2October 9, 2015 · 6 reviews · 67% approval · Unanimous
    78C+
  3. 28Album cover for Pageant Material by Kacey Musgraves
    Kacey MusgravesPageant MaterialJune 23, 2015 · 10 reviews · 70% approval · Some debate
    78C+
  4. 29Album cover for Unbreakable by Janet Jackson
    Janet JacksonUnbreakableOctober 2, 2015 · 11 reviews · 64% approval · Broad agreement
    78C+
  5. 30Album cover for VII: Sturm und Drang by Lamb of God
    Lamb of GodVII: Sturm und DrangJuly 24, 2015 · 11 reviews · 64% approval · Some debate
    78C+
  6. 31Album cover for The Book of Souls by Iron Maiden
    Iron MaidenThe Book of SoulsSeptember 4, 2015 · 12 reviews · 58% approval · Some debate
    78C+
  7. 32Album cover for I Don’t Like Shit, I Don’t Go Outside: An Album By Earl Sweatshirt by Earl Sweatshirt
    Earl SweatshirtI Don’t Like Shit, I Don’t Go Outside: An Album By Earl SweatshirtMarch 23, 2015 · 9 reviews · 78% approval · Broad agreement
    77C+
  8. 33Album cover for What Went Down by Foals
    FoalsWhat Went DownAugust 28, 2015 · 10 reviews · 70% approval · Broad agreement
    77C+
  9. 34Album cover for At. Long. Last. ASAP by ASAP Rocky
    ASAP RockyAt. Long. Last. ASAPMay 26, 2015 · 10 reviews · 70% approval · Broad agreement
    77C+
  10. 35Album cover for Sol Invictus by Faith No More
    Faith No MoreSol InvictusMay 13, 2015 · 14 reviews · 64% approval · Some debate
    77C+
  11. 36Album cover for The Desired Effect by Brandon Flowers
    Brandon FlowersThe Desired EffectJanuary 1, 2015 · 8 reviews · 63% approval · Some debate
    76C
  12. 37Album cover for Born in the Echoes by The Chemical Brothers
    The Chemical BrothersBorn in the EchoesJuly 17, 2015 · 10 reviews · 80% approval · Broad agreement
    76C
  13. 38Album cover for Every Open Eye by Chvrches
    ChvrchesEvery Open EyeSeptember 25, 2015 · 9 reviews · 56% approval · Broad agreement
    76C
  14. 39Album cover for How Big, How Blue, How Beautiful by Florence + the Machine
    Florence + the MachineHow Big, How Blue, How BeautifulMay 29, 2015 · 11 reviews · 55% approval · Broad agreement
    76C
  15. 40Album cover for Bad Magic by Motörhead
    MotörheadBad MagicAugust 28, 2015 · 5 reviews · 60% approval · Broad agreement
    76C
  16. 41Album cover for Start Here by Maddie & Tae
    Maddie & TaeStart HereJune 2, 2015 · 5 reviews · 40% approval · Broad agreement
    76C
  17. 42Album cover for Uptown Special by Mark Ronson
    Mark RonsonUptown SpecialJanuary 12, 2015 · 10 reviews · 50% approval · Some debate
    75C
  18. 43Album cover for Music Complete by New Order
    New OrderMusic CompleteSeptember 23, 2015 · 8 reviews · 50% approval · Broad agreement
    75C
  19. 44Album cover for Caracal by Disclosure
    DisclosureCaracalSeptember 25, 2015 · 8 reviews · 38% approval · Broad agreement
    75C
  20. 45Album cover for Blurryface by Twenty One Pilots
    Twenty One PilotsBlurryfaceMay 15, 2015 · 5 reviews · 60% approval · Some debate
    75C
  21. 46Album cover for If You’re Reading This It’s Too Late by Drake
    DrakeIf You’re Reading This It’s Too LateFebruary 12, 2015 · 13 reviews · 62% approval · Broad agreement
    75C
  22. 47Album cover for Honeymoon by Lana Del Rey
    Lana Del ReyHoneymoonSeptember 12, 2015 · 14 reviews · 64% approval · Broad agreement
    75C
  23. 48Album cover for 1989 by Ryan Adams
    Ryan Adams1989September 21, 2015 · 7 reviews · 57% approval · Contentious
    74C
  24. 49Album cover for The Powers That B by Death Grips
    Death GripsThe Powers That BFebruary 10, 2015 · 8 reviews · 38% approval · Broad agreement
    73C
  25. 50Album cover for Bush by Snoop Dogg
    Snoop DoggBushMay 8, 2015 · 10 reviews · 50% approval · Unanimous
    73C
  1. 1Album cover for Art Angels by Grimes
    GrimesArt AngelsNovember 6, 2015 · 13 reviews · 77% approval · Some debate
    82B-
  2. 2Album cover for Emotion by Carly Rae Jepsen
    Carly Rae JepsenEmotionJune 24, 2015 · 13 reviews · 62% approval · Some debate
    80B-
  3. 3Album cover for Froot by Marina Diamandis
    Marina DiamandisFrootFebruary 11, 2015 · 7 reviews · 71% approval · Some debate
    79C+
  4. 4Album cover for 25 by Adele
    Adele25November 20, 2015 · 8 reviews · 50% approval · Divided
    79C+
  5. 5Album cover for Unbreakable by Janet Jackson
    Janet JacksonUnbreakableOctober 2, 2015 · 11 reviews · 64% approval · Broad agreement
    78C+
  6. 6Album cover for Every Open Eye by Chvrches
    ChvrchesEvery Open EyeSeptember 25, 2015 · 9 reviews · 56% approval · Broad agreement
    76C
  7. 7Album cover for Uptown Special by Mark Ronson
    Mark RonsonUptown SpecialJanuary 12, 2015 · 10 reviews · 50% approval · Some debate
    75C
  8. 8Album cover for Honeymoon by Lana Del Rey
    Lana Del ReyHoneymoonSeptember 12, 2015 · 14 reviews · 64% approval · Broad agreement
    75C
  9. 9Album cover for Know-It-All by Alessia Cara
    Alessia CaraKnow-It-AllMarch 11, 2015 · 6 reviews · 50% approval · Some debate
    72C-
  10. 10Album cover for Confident by Demi Lovato
    Demi LovatoConfidentOctober 16, 2015 · 7 reviews · 43% approval · Some debate
    70C-
  11. 11Album cover for Paper Gods by Duran Duran
    Duran DuranPaper GodsSeptember 11, 2015 · 10 reviews · 40% approval · Some debate
    70C-
  12. 12Album cover for Get Weird by Little Mix
    Little MixGet WeirdNovember 6, 2015 · 5 reviews · 20% approval · Broad agreement
    66D
  13. 13Album cover for Rebel Heart by Madonna
    MadonnaRebel HeartMarch 5, 2015 · 9 reviews · 22% approval · Broad agreement
    66D
  14. 14Album cover for Purpose by Justin Bieber
    Justin BieberPurposeNovember 12, 2015 · 9 reviews · 22% approval · Some debate
    66D
  15. 15Album cover for Made in the A.M. by One Direction
    One DirectionMade in the A.M.November 13, 2015 · 7 reviews · 43% approval · Divided
    65D
  16. 16Album cover for Delirium by Ellie Goulding
    Ellie GouldingDeliriumNovember 6, 2015 · 10 reviews · 20% approval · Divided
    65D
  17. 17Album cover for Piece by Piece by Kelly Clarkson
    Kelly ClarksonPiece by PieceFebruary 27, 2015 · 5 reviews · 0% approval · Unanimous
    62D-
  18. 18Album cover for Kylie Christmas by Kylie Minogue
    Kylie MinogueKylie ChristmasNovember 13, 2015 · 7 reviews · 0% approval · Divided
    53F
  1. 1Album cover for Hand. Cannot. Erase. by Steven Wilson
    Steven WilsonHand. Cannot. Erase.February 25, 2015 · 7 reviews · 100% approval · Broad agreement
    91A-
  2. 2Album cover for That’s the Spirit by Bring Me the Horizon
    Bring Me the HorizonThat’s the SpiritSeptember 4, 2015 · 6 reviews · 83% approval · Some debate
    85B
  3. 3Album cover for Shadows in the Night by Bob Dylan
    Bob DylanShadows in the NightFebruary 2, 2015 · 13 reviews · 77% approval · Some debate
    85B
  4. 4Album cover for Currents by Tame Impala
    Tame ImpalaCurrentsJuly 15, 2015 · 17 reviews · 76% approval · Some debate
    82B-
  5. 5Album cover for Something More Than Free by Jason Isbell
    Jason IsbellSomething More Than FreeJuly 17, 2015 · 9 reviews · 67% approval · Some debate
    80B-
  6. 6Album cover for Crosseyed Heart by Keith Richards
    Keith RichardsCrosseyed HeartSeptember 18, 2015 · 7 reviews · 71% approval · Broad agreement
    79C+
  7. 7Album cover for Sound & Color by Alabama Shakes
    Alabama ShakesSound & ColorApril 17, 2015 · 10 reviews · 70% approval · Some debate
    79C+
  8. 8Album cover for Still by Richard Thompson
    Richard ThompsonStillJune 23, 2015 · 6 reviews · 83% approval · Unanimous
    78C+
  9. 9Album cover for 1989 by Ryan Adams
    Ryan Adams1989September 21, 2015 · 7 reviews · 57% approval · Contentious
    74C
  10. 10Album cover for Rattle That Lock by David Gilmour
    David GilmourRattle That LockSeptember 18, 2015 · 8 reviews · 38% approval · Broad agreement
    73C
  11. 11Album cover for Alone in the Universe by Electric Light Orchestra
    Electric Light OrchestraAlone in the UniverseNovember 13, 2015 · 6 reviews · 33% approval · Some debate
    71C-
  12. 12Album cover for Miley Cyrus & Her Dead Petz by Miley Cyrus
    Miley CyrusMiley Cyrus & Her Dead PetzAugust 30, 2015 · 7 reviews · 43% approval · Divided
    70C-
  13. 13Album cover for The Monsanto Years by Neil Young
    Neil YoungThe Monsanto YearsJune 26, 2015 · 10 reviews · 50% approval · Contentious
    69D+
  14. 14Album cover for Def Leppard by Def Leppard
    Def LeppardDef LeppardOctober 30, 2015 · 7 reviews · 43% approval · Divided
    66D
  15. 15Album cover for Tracker by Mark Knopfler
    Mark KnopflerTrackerMarch 13, 2015 · 7 reviews · 14% approval · Broad agreement
    66D
  16. 16Album cover for Sounds Good Feels Good by 5 Seconds of Summer
    5 Seconds of SummerSounds Good Feels GoodOctober 23, 2015 · 8 reviews · 38% approval · Some debate
    65D
  17. 17Album cover for Return to Forever by Scorpions
    ScorpionsReturn to ForeverFebruary 20, 2015 · 5 reviews · 0% approval · Some debate
    62D-
  18. 18Album cover for First Kiss by Kid Rock
    Kid RockFirst KissFebruary 20, 2015 · 6 reviews · 33% approval · Contentious
    59F
  19. 19Album cover for Wake Up! by Pope Francis
    Pope FrancisWake Up!November 27, 2015 · 8 reviews · 13% approval · Divided
    50F
  1. 1Album cover for Sometimes I Sit and Think, and Sometimes I Just Sit by Courtney Barnett
    Courtney BarnettSometimes I Sit and Think, and Sometimes I Just SitMarch 15, 2015 · 11 reviews · 91% approval · Broad agreement
    90A-
  2. 2Album cover for Carrie & Lowell by Sufjan Stevens
    Sufjan StevensCarrie & LowellMarch 31, 2015 · 17 reviews · 94% approval · Some debate
    90A-
  3. 3Album cover for Asunder, Sweet and Other Distress by Godspeed You! Black Emperor
    Godspeed You! Black EmperorAsunder, Sweet and Other DistressMarch 30, 2015 · 10 reviews · 90% approval · Broad agreement
    83B
  4. 4Album cover for Vulnicura by Björk
    BjörkVulnicuraJanuary 20, 2015 · 15 reviews · 93% approval · Broad agreement
    83B
  5. 5Album cover for What Went Down by Foals
    FoalsWhat Went DownAugust 28, 2015 · 10 reviews · 70% approval · Broad agreement
    77C+
  6. 6Album cover for Sol Invictus by Faith No More
    Faith No MoreSol InvictusMay 13, 2015 · 14 reviews · 64% approval · Some debate
    77C+
  7. 7Album cover for The Desired Effect by Brandon Flowers
    Brandon FlowersThe Desired EffectJanuary 1, 2015 · 8 reviews · 63% approval · Some debate
    76C
  8. 8Album cover for How Big, How Blue, How Beautiful by Florence + the Machine
    Florence + the MachineHow Big, How Blue, How BeautifulMay 29, 2015 · 11 reviews · 55% approval · Broad agreement
    76C
  9. 9Album cover for Music Complete by New Order
    New OrderMusic CompleteSeptember 23, 2015 · 8 reviews · 50% approval · Broad agreement
    75C
  10. 10Album cover for Blurryface by Twenty One Pilots
    Twenty One PilotsBlurryfaceMay 15, 2015 · 5 reviews · 60% approval · Some debate
    75C
  11. 11Album cover for Drones by Muse
    MuseDronesJune 4, 2015 · 12 reviews · 42% approval · Some debate
    67D+
  12. 12Album cover for Smoke + Mirrors by Imagine Dragons
    Imagine DragonsSmoke + MirrorsFebruary 13, 2015 · 9 reviews · 44% approval · Divided
    65D
  13. 13Album cover for Wilder Mind by Mumford & Sons
    Mumford & SonsWilder MindMay 1, 2015 · 10 reviews · 50% approval · Contentious
    63D
  1. 1Album cover for To Pimp a Butterfly by Kendrick Lamar
    Kendrick LamarTo Pimp a ButterflyMarch 15, 2015 · 11 reviews · 100% approval · Broad agreement
    92A-
  2. 2Album cover for Summertime ’06 by Vince Staples
    Vince StaplesSummertime ’06June 30, 2015 · 8 reviews · 88% approval · Broad agreement
    85B
  3. 3Album cover for DS2 by Future
    FutureDS2July 17, 2015 · 7 reviews · 71% approval · Some debate
    80B-
  4. 4Album cover for Compton by Dr. Dre
    Dr. DreComptonAugust 7, 2015 · 10 reviews · 80% approval · Broad agreement
    80B-
  5. 5Album cover for Tetsuo & Youth by Lupe Fiasco
    Lupe FiascoTetsuo & YouthJanuary 20, 2015 · 8 reviews · 75% approval · Broad agreement
    79C+
  6. 6Album cover for The Documentary 2 by The Game
    The GameThe Documentary 2October 9, 2015 · 6 reviews · 67% approval · Unanimous
    78C+
  7. 7Album cover for I Don’t Like Shit, I Don’t Go Outside: An Album By Earl Sweatshirt by Earl Sweatshirt
    Earl SweatshirtI Don’t Like Shit, I Don’t Go Outside: An Album By Earl SweatshirtMarch 23, 2015 · 9 reviews · 78% approval · Broad agreement
    77C+
  8. 8Album cover for At. Long. Last. ASAP by ASAP Rocky
    ASAP RockyAt. Long. Last. ASAPMay 26, 2015 · 10 reviews · 70% approval · Broad agreement
    77C+
  9. 9Album cover for If You’re Reading This It’s Too Late by Drake
    DrakeIf You’re Reading This It’s Too LateFebruary 12, 2015 · 13 reviews · 62% approval · Broad agreement
    75C
  10. 10Album cover for The Powers That B by Death Grips
    Death GripsThe Powers That BFebruary 10, 2015 · 8 reviews · 38% approval · Broad agreement
    73C
  11. 11Album cover for Bush by Snoop Dogg
    Snoop DoggBushMay 8, 2015 · 10 reviews · 50% approval · Unanimous
    73C
  12. 12Album cover for B4.Da.$$ by Joey Bada$$
    Joey Bada$$B4.Da.$$January 19, 2015 · 10 reviews · 50% approval · Divided
    71C-
  13. 13Album cover for Dreams Worth More Than Money by Meek Mill
    Meek MillDreams Worth More Than MoneyJune 29, 2015 · 6 reviews · 33% approval · Some debate
    70C-
  14. 14Album cover for What a Time to Be Alive by Drake
    DrakeWhat a Time to Be AliveSeptember 20, 2015 · 7 reviews · 14% approval · Unanimous
    70C-
  15. 15Album cover for Yung Rich Nation by Migos
    MigosYung Rich NationJuly 31, 2015 · 7 reviews · 14% approval · Broad agreement
    68D+
  16. 16Album cover for Fly International Luxurious Art by Raekwon
    RaekwonFly International Luxurious ArtApril 28, 2015 · 9 reviews · 33% approval · Some debate
    68D+
  17. 17Album cover for The Album About Nothing by Wale
    WaleThe Album About NothingMarch 31, 2015 · 6 reviews · 33% approval · Broad agreement
    68D+
  18. 18Album cover for Rodeo by Travis Scott
    Travis ScottRodeoSeptember 4, 2015 · 8 reviews · 25% approval · Some debate
    67D+
  19. 19Album cover for Black Market by Rick Ross
    Rick RossBlack MarketDecember 4, 2015 · 6 reviews · 33% approval · Divided
    62D-
  20. 20Album cover for Ludaversal by Ludacris
    LudacrisLudaversalMarch 31, 2015 · 5 reviews · 0% approval · Unanimous
    62D-
  1. 1Album cover for Beauty Behind the Madness by The Weeknd
    The WeekndBeauty Behind the MadnessAugust 28, 2015 · 11 reviews · 36% approval · Some debate
    73C
  2. 2Album cover for HITnRUN Phase Two by Prince
    PrinceHITnRUN Phase TwoDecember 12, 2015 · 9 reviews · 33% approval · Some debate
    70C-
  3. 3Album cover for Non-Fiction by Ne-Yo
    Ne-YoNon-FictionJanuary 20, 2015 · 7 reviews · 29% approval · Divided
    62D-
  4. 4Album cover for HITnRUN phase one (Prince album) by Prince
    PrinceHITnRUN phase one (Prince album)September 7, 2015 · 9 reviews · 11% approval · Contentious
    59F
  5. 5Album cover for Title by Meghan Trainor
    Meghan TrainorTitleJanuary 9, 2015 · 7 reviews · 14% approval · Divided
    59F
  1. 1Album cover for In Colour by Jamie xx
    Jamie xxIn ColourMay 29, 2015 · 8 reviews · 100% approval · Broad agreement
    90A-
  2. 2Album cover for Born in the Echoes by The Chemical Brothers
    The Chemical BrothersBorn in the EchoesJuly 17, 2015 · 10 reviews · 80% approval · Broad agreement
    76C
  3. 3Album cover for Caracal by Disclosure
    DisclosureCaracalSeptember 25, 2015 · 8 reviews · 38% approval · Broad agreement
    75C
  4. 4Album cover for The Day Is My Enemy by The Prodigy
    The ProdigyThe Day Is My EnemyMarch 27, 2015 · 11 reviews · 55% approval · Divided
    72C-
  5. 5Album cover for Communion by Years & Years
    Years & YearsCommunionJune 22, 2015 · 8 reviews · 25% approval · Some debate
    66D
  6. 6Album cover for Peace Is the Mission by Major Lazer
    Major LazerPeace Is the MissionMay 29, 2015 · 9 reviews · 22% approval · Divided
    65D
  7. 7Album cover for Electronica 1: The Time Machine by Jean-Michel Jarre
    Jean-Michel JarreElectronica 1: The Time MachineOctober 16, 2015 · 6 reviews · 50% approval · Divided
    64D
  1. 1Album cover for I Love You, Honeybear by Father John Misty
    Father John MistyI Love You, HoneybearFebruary 9, 2015 · 10 reviews · 100% approval · Broad agreement
    87B+
  2. 2Album cover for The Blade by Ashley Monroe
    Ashley MonroeThe BladeJuly 24, 2015 · 8 reviews · 88% approval · Broad agreement
    81B-
  3. 3Album cover for Pageant Material by Kacey Musgraves
    Kacey MusgravesPageant MaterialJune 23, 2015 · 10 reviews · 70% approval · Some debate
    78C+
  4. 4Album cover for Start Here by Maddie & Tae
    Maddie & TaeStart HereJune 2, 2015 · 5 reviews · 40% approval · Broad agreement
    76C
  5. 5Album cover for Storyteller by Carrie Underwood
    Carrie UnderwoodStorytellerOctober 23, 2015 · 5 reviews · 40% approval · Some debate
    72C-
  6. 6Album cover for Kill the Lights by Luke Bryan
    Luke BryanKill the LightsAugust 7, 2015 · 5 reviews · 40% approval · Some debate
    71C-
  1. 1Album cover for Apex Predator – Easy Meat by Napalm Death
    Napalm DeathApex Predator – Easy MeatJanuary 23, 2015 · 7 reviews · 100% approval · Broad agreement
    90A-
  2. 2Album cover for Meliora by Ghost
    GhostMelioraAugust 21, 2015 · 7 reviews · 86% approval · Some debate
    82B-
  3. 3Album cover for VII: Sturm und Drang by Lamb of God
    Lamb of GodVII: Sturm und DrangJuly 24, 2015 · 11 reviews · 64% approval · Some debate
    78C+
  4. 4Album cover for The Book of Souls by Iron Maiden
    Iron MaidenThe Book of SoulsSeptember 4, 2015 · 12 reviews · 58% approval · Some debate
    78C+
  5. 5Album cover for Bad Magic by Motörhead
    MotörheadBad MagicAugust 28, 2015 · 5 reviews · 60% approval · Broad agreement
    76C
  6. 6Album cover for Immortalized by Disturbed
    DisturbedImmortalizedAugust 21, 2015 · 6 reviews · 17% approval · Broad agreement
    66D
  7. 7Album cover for Repentless by Slayer
    SlayerRepentlessSeptember 10, 2015 · 10 reviews · 20% approval · Some debate
    64D
  8. 8Album cover for Venom by Bullet for My Valentine
    Bullet for My ValentineVenomAugust 14, 2015 · 7 reviews · 29% approval · Divided
    56F

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