The best Singer-Songwriter Music albums
of the 2010s.
Where to start with 2010–2019 singer-songwriter music — with a one-line read on why each one matters.
Top of the 2010s — singer-songwriter music
Top picks from 2010–2019, ranked by where we would start.
Kate Bush
50 Words for Snow
Ethereal melodies intertwine with haunting storytelling, evoking a winter landscape filled with introspection and wonder.
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Mac DeMarco
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Lo-fi guitar melodies intertwine with laid-back vocals, creating a dreamy atmosphere that captures youthful nostalgia and carefree moments.
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Mac DeMarco
Salad Days
A laid-back blend of jangly guitars and introspective lyrics, creating an atmosphere of wistful nostalgia.
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Fiona Apple
The Idler Wheel Is Wiser Than the Driver of the Screw and Whipping Cords Will Serve You More Than Ropes Will Ever Do
Intensely introspective melodies intertwine with sparse, percussive instrumentation, creating a hauntingly raw emotional landscape.
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