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    The Best Albums of 2015

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    The Best Albums of 2015

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    This list was painstakingly curated by our contributors. We left out our reviews of each album because we want our readers to listen to at least 1-2 songs from each of these albums and come to your own conclusions. We assure you that if you like the genres listed below each artist/album that you will enjoy the album. Happy listening!

    Big Data – 2.0
    Genre: Indie rock, Alternative rock, Electropop, Alternative dance
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    Giorgio Morder – Deja-Vu
    Disco, pop, EDM
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    Med, Blu and Madlib – Bad Neighbor
    Rap, Hip-Hop, Funk, R&B

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    White Reaper – White Reaper Does It Again
    Rock, punk, post-punk

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    Unknown Mortal Orchestra – Multi-Love
    psychedelic pop, psychedelic rock, R&B, garage rock, Lo-fi music

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    Toro Y Moi – What For?
    Indie pop, electronic, synthpop, chillwave

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    Szymon – Tigersapp
    indie rock, folk, electronic

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    Panda Bear – Panda Bear Meets the Grim Reaper
    Experimental pop, electronic, psychedelia

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    Mark Ronson – Uptown Special
    R&B, alternative, funk, soul

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    The Bohicas – The Making Of
    Alternative Rock, pop-rock

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    Gardens and Villa – Music For Dogs
    Indie rock, psychedelic rock, alternative

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    Joywave – How Do You Feel Now?
    Indie rock, alternative rock, indie pop, electronic

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    Neon Indian – VEGA Intl Night School
    Chillwave, synthpop, lo-fi, neo-psychedelia, indie electronic

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    Madonna – Rebel Heart
    Pop, dance, edm

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    Diane Coffee- Everybody’s A Good Dog
    Rock, Alternative Rock, Indie Rock

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    Deerhunter – Fading Frontier
    Indie rock, noise pop, shoegaze, garage rock, neo-psychedelia, ambient, post-punk

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    Grimes – ArtAngels
    Synthpop, art pop, experimental pop, dream pop, electronica, dance-pop

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    Courtney Barnett – Sometimes I Sit and Think, and Sometimes I Just Sit
    Indie rock

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    Sufjan Stevens – Carrie and Lowell
    Indie folk, baroque pop, indie pop, psychedelic folk, electronica

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    Oberhofer – Chronovision
    Indie rock, psychedelic pop, noise pop, new wave, dance-punk

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    De Lux – Generation
    Indie rock, alternative, funk, electronic, pop

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    Tame Impala – Currents
    Psychedelic rock, psychedelic pop, neo-psychedelia, indie rock

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    Chris Ryan is the founder and visionary behind AudioFuzz.com, a destination for cutting-edge music discovery and cultural commentary. With a deep-rooted passion for music, community, and connection, Chris brings a rare blend of experience across the worlds of nightlife, activism, mental health, and media.Before launching AudioFuzz, Chris made his mark as one of New York City’s premier nightlife producers, curating some of the city’s most iconic events. Known for turning parties into immersive cultural experiences, his work was recognized by the Mayor of New York City, who awarded him for his contributions to activism and for fostering unity and visibility through nightlife. His events received multiple accolades for creativity, inclusivity, and social impact — always with a focus on bringing diverse communities together under one roof.Chris also produced SHINEOUT, the first-ever LGBT music festival, a groundbreaking celebration of queer artistry and music that set a new precedent in the industry.Driven by a lifelong desire to understand and support others, Chris pivoted to mental health, earning two master’s degrees and becoming a licensed psychotherapist. His clinical work reflects the same values that defined his nightlife career: empathy, authenticity, and the power of human connection.A global citizen and avid traveler, Chris has explored over 70 countries, using his journeys to inform the eclectic, international lens that defines AudioFuzz. From the underground clubs of Berlin to street performances in Bangkok, his firsthand experiences with music across cultures continue to fuel the site’s unique voice.Through AudioFuzz.com, Chris Ryan continues to celebrate the power of music to inspire, heal, and unite — curating a platform where queer voices, experimental sounds, and boundary-pushing artists take center stage.

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    1. Phil on

      Tame Impala’s new CD is the best of the year, though you forgot Suljan Stevens and Courtney Barnett. Great list, Chris. You want me to write a top 5?

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