With the BandOur Favorite Albums of 2022 (So Far) 💿
Updated: Sep 29
Written by: Kylie Connet
Now that we are officially over halfway through 2022, it’s time to go over our favorite albums of the year so far! There has been such a variety of music released so it’s hard to pick our favorites but we narrowed it down to 15 that we love. From live albums to debut albums we’ve got our top picks here for you. ✨
Artist: The Weeknd
Released: January 6, 2022
Genre: Pop, R&B
Singles: "Take My Breath", "Sacrifice", "Out of Time"
The Weeknd is currently the #2 most listened to artist on Spotify and has been hugely popular since his album Trilogy in 2012. With each album, he delivers a unique experience and aesthetic in his music videos and lyrics and definitely did not disappoint with Dawn FM.
Artist: Charli XCX
Released: March 25, 2022
Genre: Dance-Pop
Singles: "Good Ones", "New Shapes", "Beg For You", "Baby"
Artist Charli XCX released the perfect pop album back in March and it’s still just as good as the first time we listened. After her breakout in 2012 with her feature on Icona Pop’s single “I Love It,” Charli went on to work with many more artists including Iggy Azalea, Gwen Stefani, and The 1975. Her experimental style has earned her a dedicated fanbase that has shown incredible support for this album.
Artist: Harry Styles
Released: May 20, 2022
Genre: Pop
Singles: "As It Was"
The third album from former One Direction member, Harry Styles was eagerly received by fans after three years of waiting for new music. The single “As It Was,” broke all kinds of records and Harry’s House went on to do the same.
Artist: Miley Cyrus
Released: April 1, 2022
Genre: Pop, Live
Artist: Lizzy McAlpine
Released: April 8, 2022
Genre: Alternative/Indie, Pop
Singles: "erase me", "hate to be lame"
Singer-songwriter Lizzy McAlpine’s album released in April 2022 came after the success of her separate singles and collaborations with Grammy-winning artists FINNEAS and Jacob Collier. Five seconds flat was met with an abundance of praise from critics and peers alike. Her melodic tone and heart-wrenching lyrics perfectly tell her story.
Artist: Bad Bunny
Released: May 6, 2022
Genre: Rap, Regaetton
Singles: "Callaíta", "Moscow Mule"
Artist: Jack Harlow
Released: May 6, 2022
Genre: Rap
Singles: "Nail Tech", "First Class"
Over the past two years, the Kentucky-born rapper has had a huge leap to mainstream success. With many of his songs becoming popular on TikTok and collaborations with artists like Lil Wayne and Lil Nas X, his album was received excitedly by his fanbase.
Artist: Tate McRae
Released: May 27, 2022
Genre: Pop
Singles: "feel like sh*t", "she's all i wanna be", "chaotic"
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Artist: Post Malone
Released: June 7, 2022
Genre: Rap
Singles: "One Right Now", "Cooped Up"
The Texan rapper’s fourth album was released at the start of summer to become the soundtrack of many fans’ vacations. The album has an undertone of longing mixed with fun and