B-Side Guys

The Best Albums of 2022

Every album of 2022, ranked by B-Side Breakdown: the reviews from 36 outlets we trust, put on one 0–100 scale. An album needs at least 5 reviews to make the list.

  1. 1Album cover for Renaissance by Beyoncé
    BeyoncéRenaissanceJuly 29, 2022 · 8 reviews · 100% liked it · Unanimous
    90A-
  2. 2Album cover for Mr. Morale & the Big Steppers by Kendrick Lamar
    Kendrick LamarMr. Morale & the Big SteppersMay 13, 2022 · 7 reviews · 100% liked it · Broad agreement
    88B+
  3. 3Album cover for Motomami by Rosalía
    RosalíaMotomamiMarch 18, 2022 · 5 reviews · 100% liked it · Unanimous
    86B
  4. 4Album cover for Harry’s House by Harry Styles
    Harry StylesHarry’s HouseApril 20, 2022 · 5 reviews · 80% liked it · Broad agreement
    80B-
  5. 5Album cover for Dawn FM by The Weeknd
    The WeekndDawn FMJanuary 7, 2022 · 8 reviews · 88% liked it · Broad agreement
    80B-
  6. 6Album cover for Midnights by Taylor Swift
    Taylor SwiftMidnightsOctober 21, 2022 · 7 reviews · 71% liked it · Broad agreement
    79C+
  7. 7Album cover for Fossora by Björk
    BjörkFossoraSeptember 30, 2022 · 7 reviews · 71% liked it · Broad agreement
    78C+
  8. 8Album cover for Holy Fvck by Demi Lovato
    Demi LovatoHoly FvckAugust 19, 2022 · 6 reviews · 50% liked it · Broad agreement
    76C
  9. 9Album cover for Only the Strong Survive by Bruce Springsteen
    Bruce SpringsteenOnly the Strong SurviveNovember 11, 2022 · 7 reviews · 57% liked it · Some debate
    73C
  10. 10Album cover for The Car by Arctic Monkeys
    Arctic MonkeysThe CarOctober 21, 2022 · 7 reviews · 43% liked it · Divided
    73C
  11. 11Album cover for Return of the Dream Canteen by Red Hot Chili Peppers
    Red Hot Chili PeppersReturn of the Dream CanteenOctober 14, 2022 · 5 reviews · 40% liked it · Some debate
    72C-
  12. 12Album cover for Unlimited Love by Red Hot Chili Peppers
    Red Hot Chili PeppersUnlimited LoveApril 1, 2022 · 9 reviews · 33% liked it · Some debate
    69D+
  13. 13Album cover for Twelve Carat Toothache by Post Malone
    Post MaloneTwelve Carat ToothacheJune 3, 2022 · 7 reviews · 0% liked it · Divided
    51F
  1. 1Album cover for Renaissance by Beyoncé
    BeyoncéRenaissanceJuly 29, 2022 · 8 reviews · 100% liked it · Unanimous
    90A-
  2. 2Album cover for Motomami by Rosalía
    RosalíaMotomamiMarch 18, 2022 · 5 reviews · 100% liked it · Unanimous
    86B
  3. 3Album cover for Harry’s House by Harry Styles
    Harry StylesHarry’s HouseApril 20, 2022 · 5 reviews · 80% liked it · Broad agreement
    80B-
  4. 4Album cover for Midnights by Taylor Swift
    Taylor SwiftMidnightsOctober 21, 2022 · 7 reviews · 71% liked it · Broad agreement
    79C+
  5. 5Album cover for Fossora by Björk
    BjörkFossoraSeptember 30, 2022 · 7 reviews · 71% liked it · Broad agreement
    78C+

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