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Countdown: The Top 10 Albums of 2022 : All Songs Considered NPR's Ann Powers and Sheldon Pearce join critic Christina Lee and host Robin Hilton to countdown the top 10 albums of 2022, as selected by the NPR Music team, contributors and partner stations.

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Countdown: The Top 10 Albums of 2022

Countdown: The Top 10 Albums of 2022

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NPR's Ann Powers and Sheldon Pearce join critic Christina Lee and host Robin Hilton to countdown the top 10 albums of 2022, as selected by the NPR Music team, contributors and partner stations.

10. Pusha T — It's Almost Dry

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9. A Far Cry, Shara Nova — The Blue Hour

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8. Steve Lacy — Gemini Rights

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7. Makaya McCraven — In These Times

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6. Sudan Archives — Natural Brown Prom Queen

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5. Amber Mark — Three Dimensions Deep

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4. Big Thief — Dragon New Warm Mountain I Believe In You

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3. Rosalía — MOTOMAMI

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2. Bad Bunny — Un Verano Sin Ti

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1. Beyoncé — RENAISSANCE

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