B-Side Guys

The Best Albums of 2017

Every album of 2017, ranked by B-Side Breakdown: the reviews from 37 outlets we trust, put on one 0–100 scale. An album needs at least 5 reviews to make the list.

  1. 1Album cover for DAMN. by Kendrick Lamar
    Kendrick LamarDAMN.April 14, 2017 · 5 reviews · 100% approval · Unanimous
    90A-
  2. 2Album cover for From A Room: Volume 1 by Chris Stapleton
    Chris StapletonFrom A Room: Volume 1May 5, 2017 · 7 reviews · 100% approval · Unanimous
    80B-
  3. 3Album cover for Gang Signs & Prayer by Stormzy
    StormzyGang Signs & Prayer2017 · 8 reviews · 88% approval · Some debate
    80B-
  4. 4Album cover for Utopia by Björk
    BjörkUtopiaNovember 24, 2017 · 6 reviews · 83% approval · Unanimous
    80B-
  5. 5Album cover for Flower Boy by Tyler, the Creator
    Tyler, the CreatorFlower BoyJuly 21, 2017 · 5 reviews · 100% approval · Unanimous
    80B-
  6. 6Album cover for All American Made by Margo Price
    Margo PriceAll American MadeOctober 20, 2017 · 8 reviews · 88% approval · Unanimous
    79C+
  7. 7Album cover for Windy City by Alison Krauss
    Alison KraussWindy CityJanuary 2017 · 5 reviews · 80% approval · Some debate
    79C+
  8. 8Album cover for God’s Problem Child by Willie Nelson
    Willie NelsonGod’s Problem ChildApril 28, 2017 · 6 reviews · 100% approval · Unanimous
    79C+
  9. 9Album cover for Is This the Life We Really Want? by Roger Waters
    Roger WatersIs This the Life We Really Want?May 26, 2017 · 5 reviews · 60% approval · Some debate
    79C+
  10. 10Album cover for Rainbow by Kesha
    KeshaRainbowAugust 11, 2017 · 5 reviews · 60% approval · Broad agreement
    79C+
  11. 11Album cover for Hndrxx by Future
    FutureHndrxx2017 · 7 reviews · 71% approval · Broad agreement
    77C+
  12. 12
    Ed Sheeran÷2017 · 7 reviews · 71% approval · Unanimous
    77C+
  13. 13Album cover for Villains by Queens of the Stone Age
    Queens of the Stone AgeVillainsAugust 25, 2017 · 7 reviews · 57% approval · Broad agreement
    76C
  14. 14
    FutureFuture2017 · 7 reviews · 43% approval · Broad agreement Ace of Wands' album "Future Wave" features thirteen emotionally raw Dream Rock tracks that explore love, time, and personal struggles through powerful lyrics and unique sound.
    71C-
  15. 15Album cover for Humanz by Gorillaz
    GorillazHumanzApril 28, 2017 · 7 reviews · 29% approval · Broad agreement
    71C-
  16. 16Album cover for Concrete and Gold by Foo Fighters
    Foo FightersConcrete and GoldSeptember 15, 2017 · 6 reviews · 33% approval · Some debate
    68D+
  17. 17Album cover for Funk Wav Bounces Vol. 1 by Calvin Harris
    Calvin HarrisFunk Wav Bounces Vol. 1June 30, 2017 · 6 reviews · 17% approval · Some debate
    67D+
  18. 18Album cover for Wonderful Wonderful by The Killers
    The KillersWonderful WonderfulSeptember 22, 2017 · 5 reviews · 20% approval · Some debate
    66D
  19. 19
    Fifth HarmonyFifth Harmony2017 · 6 reviews · 17% approval · Broad agreement
    64D
  20. 20Album cover for Red Pill Blues by Maroon 5
    Maroon 5Red Pill BluesNovember 1, 2017 · 6 reviews · 17% approval · Divided
    62D-

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