47 Albums That Made 2019 Seem Almost Bearable

"Warmer weather tends to bring the elusive f*ckboy out of its dark, wet cave, and Banks's third album, which dropped in July, couldn't have come at a better time. If you're in the mood for pulsating guitar riffs and tortured-yet-phlegmatic lyrics, this is an album you'll enjoy all the way through. The standout track for me — and the one I was most excited to hear her perform live — is 'Stroke,' because it's your classic tune about dating a narcissist." — Britt Stephens, content director