10. Julianna Barwick – Will (Dead Oceans)
09. Cave People – Sinning Tree (Stereophonodon Records)
08. Isaiah Rashad – The Sun’s Tirade (TDE)
07. Angel Olsen – Woman (Jagjaguwar)
06. Hello Shark – Delicate (Orindal Records)
05. Martha – Blisters In The Pit Of My Heart (Dirtnap Records)
04. Pinegrove – Cardinal (Run For Cover Records)
03. Told Slant – Going By (Double Double Whammy)
02. Chance The Rapper – Coloring Book (self-released)
01. Frank Ocean – Blonde (Boys Don’t Cry)
notable mentions: Sioux Falls, Jeff Rosenstock, Hodgy, Whitney, Domo Genesis, Bon Iver