Each year, a wealth of music makes its way to the airwaves. And with the advents of Spotify and Apple Music, it’s easier and easier to curate and personalize playlists, genre preferences, and even our own “Top 100s”. Though the landscape of music has changed over the last ten years, and algorithms have mastered giving us exactly what we want, the masses still decide who succeeds, and Billboard is still king at letting us know what we’re collectively listening to.
In the spirit of the new decade, we mined the charts to revisit Billboard’s best of the best from 2010 to 2019. From Top 200 to Electronica, here’s what we found:
Top Hot 200 Albums
2019
Billie Eilish: WHEN WE ALL FALL ASLEEP, WHERE DO WE GO?
2018
Reputation: Taylor Swift
2017
DAMN: Kendrick Lamar
2016
25: Adele
2015
1989: Taylor Swift
2014
Frozen Soundtrack
2013
The 20/20 Experience: Justin Timberlake
2012 & 2011
21: Adele
2010
I Dreamed A Dream: Susan Boyle
Top Rock Albums
2019
Bohemian Rhapsody Soundtrack
2018
Evolve: Imagine Dragons
2017
Hardwired...To Self Destruct
2016
Blurryface: twenty one pilots
2015
Guardians of the Galaxy: Awesome Hits Vol. 1
2014
Pure Heroine: Lorde
2013+2012
Babel: Mumford & Sons
2011
Sigh No More: Mumford & Sons
2010
Battle Studies: John Mayer
Top Bluegrass Albums
2019
Mandolin Orange: Tides of a Teardrop
2018
The Long-Awaited Album: Steve Martin And The Steep Canyon Rangers
2017
Windy City: Alison Krauss
2016
Swimmin’ Pools, Movie Stars… Dwight Yoakam
2015
The Phosphorescent Blues: The Punch Brothers
2014
A Dotted Line: Nickel Creek
2013
Love Has Come For You: Steve Martin & Edie Brickell
2012
The Goat Rodeo Sessions: Yo-Yo-Ma/Stuart Duncan/Edgar Meyer/Chris Thile
2011
Paper Airplane: Allison Krauss + Union Station
2010
Up On The Ridge: Dierks Bentley
Top Jazz Albums
2019
Michael Buble: Love
2018
Love Is Here To Stay: Tony Bennett and Diana Krall
2017
Day Breaks: Norah Jones
2016
Ultimate Sinatra: Frank Sinatra
2015+2014
Cheek to Cheek: Tony Bennett and Lady Gaga
2013
To Be Loved: Michael Buble
2012
Christmas: Michael Buble
2011
Duets: Tony Bennett
2010
Crazy Love: Michael Buble
Top Blues Albums
2019
Tedeschi Trucks Band: Signs
2018
Redemption: Joe Bonamassa
2017
Blue & Lonesome: The Rolling Stones
2016
Dig In Deep: Bonnie Raitt
2015
The Story of Sonny Boy Slim: Gary Clark Jr.
2014
Different Shades Of Blue: Joe Bonamassa
2013
Blak And Blu: Gary Clark Jr.
2012
Slipstream: Bonnie Raitt
2011
Low Country Blues: Gregg Allman
2010
MEMPHIS BLUES: Cyndi Lauper
Top Country Albums
2019 +2018
This One’s For You: Luke Combs
2017 + 2016
Traveller: Chris Stapleton
2015
Montevallo: Sam Hunt
2014
Crash My Party: Luke Bryan
2013+2012
Red: Taylor Swift
2011
Speak Now: Taylor Swift
2010
Need You Now: Lady Antebellum
Top Electronic/Dance Album
2019
Fortnite Extended Set: Marshmello
2018+2017
Memories…Do Not Open: The Chainsmokers
2016
NOW That’s What I Call a Workout 2016
2015
Listen: David Guetta
2014
ARTPOP: Lady Gaga
2013
Random Access Memories: Daft Punk
2012
Sorry For Party Rocking: LMFAO
2011
Born This Way: Lady Gaga
2010
The Fame: Lady Gaga
Whether you explored the albums above or stuck with your tried and true, the last decade gave us a lot to listen to - and in some cases, revisit. Happy listening in 2020!