The best No Wave albums
of the 2020s.
Where to start with 2020–2029 no wave — with a one-line read on why each one matters.
Top of the 2020s — no wave
Top picks from 2020–2029, ranked by where we would start.
Thurston Moore
Flow Critical Lucidity
A kaleidoscopic blend of sprawling guitar textures and introspective lyricism evokes a dreamlike exploration of consciousness.
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Thurston Moore
By the Fire
A sprawling exploration of sound that melds avant-garde textures with reflective, atmospheric passages.
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Swans
Birthing
A sprawling, immersive journey that melds hypnotic rhythms with haunting melodies and a relentless exploration of existential themes.
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Swans
The Beggar
A sprawling exploration of existential dread, merging haunting melodies with unsettling sonic textures.
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Blonde Redhead
Sit Down for Dinner
Ethereal melodies intertwine with experimental textures, creating a dreamlike soundscape that challenges genre boundaries.
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