2020 has been an unprecedented year, but musical artists have released some of their best work yet. At least there were a few good things to come out of this year; here are 10 examples!

Gaslighter - The Chicks

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Back after a 14-year hiatus, The Chicks released one of my all-time favorite breakup albums.

Favorite songs: "Gaslighter", "Young Man", "Everybody Loves You"

Kid Krow - Conan Gray

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Favorites: "Heather", "Wish You Were Sober", "Checkmate"

Plastic Hearts - Miley Cyrus

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We have been begging Miley to release a rock album and I'm convinced this one saved 2020.

Favorites: "Prisoner" (featuring Dua Lipa), "Golden G String", "Plastic Hearts"

Punisher - Phoebe Bridgers

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I discovered Phoebe Bridgers this year, and she quickly became a new favorite of mine. The lyricism is one-of-a-kind on this album.

Favorites: "Moon Song", "Kyoto", "I Know The End"

mama's boy - LANY

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Another band I really got into this year was LANY. To me, this album is their most relatable one yet.

Favorites: "heart won't let me", "good guys", "I still talk to jesus"

folklore - Taylor Swift

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The first of Taylor's surprise albums she released this year. So so so so good!

Favorites: "cardigan", 'illicit affairs", "betty"

evermore - Taylor Swift

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I couldn't possibly forget to include folklore's sister album and the second surprise album of the year! I still cannot decide which one of the two I prefer because they are both so good.

Favorites: "tolerate it", "champagne problems", "no body, no crime"

Manic - Halsey

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Favorites: "You should be sad", "Graveyard", "Still Learning"

CALM - 5 Seconds of Summer

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I enjoyed this more mature record from this modern boy band.

Favorites: "Teeth", "Wildflower", "Lover of Mine"

These Two Windows - Alec Benjamin

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His debut album was definitely worth the wait!

Favorites: "The Book of You & I", "Match In the Rain", "Mind Is A Prison"