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Coffee Break: Best Albums of 2021 -

Coffee Break: Best Albums of 2021

by Anna Weggel and Sean McPherson

December 30, 2021

Michelle Zauner of Japanese Breakfast performs at Coachella, 2018.
Michelle Zauner of Japanese Breakfast performs at Coachella, 2018.Matt Cowan/Getty Images for Coachella

To those that voted in the Top 89 of 2021, thank you. Tune in to hear the countdown on New Year’s Eve.

In addition to your top songs of the year we’ve brought together a few bonus categories, including: Best Local Songs, Best Covers, Best New Artists, and Best Albums of 2021.

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what are the best albums of 2021?


Respond with your song ideas in the comments below.

Have an idea for a Coffee Break topic? Submit your idea for a future theme and browse past Coffee Breaks in our archive.