I wish I could spend hours on this writeup as I use to, so I apologize for providing little substance to such substantial albums. I think my top 5 albums are the ones you really need to hear.

I've been raving about SZA's album all year, it's a must listen. Ctrl has so many rhythms and productions and flows that have no peer. This album sounds like no other.

Kendrick's DAMN is an exclamation point to a run of albums that already puts him up at the top of best rappers ever. His quality control and varied sounds has been such a joy to listen to, he's clearly the best rapper of his generation, and we'll see about ever once his career ends.