Lana Del Rey

Think of the best songs of 2021 as a playlist catering to the most basic human urges. Within it, booties were called, muffins were buttered and bloody revenge was contemplated. It was quite a year.

The Spy's Ferris O'Brien combs through hundreds of albums every year. Below are his 15 favorite albums of 2019.15. Morrissey - California…

George Lang, host of Spy 101, shares his 15 favorite albums of 2019.15. slowthai - Nothing Great About Britain14. FKA Twigs – Magdalene13. Michael…

This list of lists is made up of favorites picked by members of NPR Music's staff. It's a sprawling and deeply personal selection of albums to celebrate and send off 2019.

We listened, voted and argued our way from more than 250 nominated albums down to just 25. And there was a clear No. 1.

The Black Keys, Sturgill Simpson and Mavis Staples all landed on this list of the most-played songs on public radio stations across the country.

Beau Brady of Excuse Me shares his 10 favorite albums of 2019:10. Clams Casino - Moon Trip RadioSurprise announced at the end of October and released…

Lana Del Rey's Norman F****** Rockwell! topped Tucker's list of the best albums of the year, with Lizzo and Billie Eilish running a close second and third.

Lizzo was nominated across five of the night's top categories, including best new artist. Billie Eilish is also up for that coveted prize along with Lil Nas X and Tank & The Bangas.

Our shortlist for the week's best new albums includes Lana Del Rey's odyssey-length adventure Norman F****** Rockwell, Sheryl Crow's final album, Threads, new Black Belt Eagle Scout and more.