A few weeks ago, we launched the Pitchfork 2020s So Far Readers’ Poll. Thousands of readers voted on the best songs and albums of the half-decade, and here are the results. (Thanks for voting!) ...

The 2020s have emerged as a defining period of uncertainty and introspection. From the lingering aftershocks of the COVID-19 pandemic to the far-reaching effects of various worldwide conflicts, the ...

Sometimes, being a classic country fan isn’t easy. Sure, old-school albums and artists are arguably better than what the industry is producing today. However, one can only listen to the same songs so ...

There are certainly existential questions to ask about The Album in an era where the platforms-that-be are trying to steer the direction of music towards fragments of songs. But if this list is any ...

From Journey's early fusion-driven days to modern-era LPs with long-standing frontman Arnel Pineda, the band clearly aimed to set a tone with album-opening songs. More often than not, these tracks ...

Spotify Wrapped 2025 announces the year’s biggest artists, songs and albums - Bad Bunny, Taylor Swift, Morgan Wallen and Alex ...

Side 1, Song 1—for every album, it's the one that starts it all, the one that draws you in, the kickoff to your listening experience. The best album-opening tracks are not only quality songs; they ...