The best albums of 2021 include Evanescence, Vince Staples, Julien Baker, Lindsey Buckingham, Black Midi, Lucy Dacus, Leon Bridges, Faye Webster and Shame. Best of 2021 Welcome to the sixth part of the top 50 albums of the year, according to the RIFF staff that reviewed hundreds this year.…

London trio Black Midi has been labeled as being post-punk, experimental, noise and math rock. While “experimental” is certainly applicable, it doesn’t quite do the band justice. Following the critical acclaim of 2019’s Schlagenheim, Cavalcade, plays like a fever dream pressed onto 12-inch vinyl. Cavalcade Black Midi Rough Trade, May…

Kyle J. Kohner checks in with his own list of the best albums of the year. The conclusion includes Angel Olsen, SWANS, IDER, Otoboke Beaver, Girl Band, Denzel Curry, Ioanna Gika, Megan Thee Stallion, Vagabon, Show Me The Body, The Murder Capital, Devon Welsh, Black Marble, (Sandy) Alex G,…