O’s Best Albums of 2022

“Without music, life would be a mistake.” – Friedrich Nietzche 

O’s Best Albums of 2022

Honorable Mention – Madonna Finally Enough Love

• Released on August 19, 2022

Honorable Mention – Prince and the Revolution Live

• Released on June 4, 2022

Honorable Mention – Robbie Williams XXV

• Released on September 9, 2022

20 – Bjork Fossora

• Released on September 30, 2022
• Essential listens: “Fossora”

19 – Joss Stone Never Forget My Love

• Released on February 11, 2022
• Essential listens: “No Regrets”

18 – Richard Marx Songwriter

• Released on September 30, 2022
• Essential listens: “Only a Memory” and “Believe in Me”

17 –Bruce Springsteen Only the Strong Survive

• Released on November 11, 2022
• Essential listens: “Nightshift” and “I Wish It Would Rain”

16 – Erasure Day-Glo (Based on a True Story)

• Released on August 12, 2022
• Essential listens: “Bop Beat” and “Inside Out”

15 – Panic! at the Disco Viva Las Vengeance

• Released on August 19, 2022
• Essential listens: “Don’t Let the Light Go Out” and “Sad Clown”

14 – Mary J. Blige Good Morning Gorgeous

• Released on February 11, 2022
• Essential listens: “Here With Me,” “Amazing” and “Good Morning Gorgeous”

13 – John Legend Legend

• Released on September 9, 2022
• Essential listens: “Dope,” “Nervous” and “I Want You To Know”

12 – Charlie XCX Crash

• Released on March 18, 2022
• Essential listens: “Good Ones,” “Baby” and “Used To Know Me”

11 – Bryan Adams So Happy It Hurts

• Released on March 11, 2022
• Essential listens: “So Happy It Hurts,” “Kick Ass” and “These Are the Moments That Make Up My Life”

10 – Def Leppard Diamond Star Halos

• Released on May 27, 2022
• Essential listens: “Kick,” “Fire It Up,” “All We Need” and “Gimme A Kiss”

9 – Red Hot Chili Peppers Return of the Dream Canteen

• Released on October 14, 2022
• Essential listens: “Tippa My Tongue,” “Eddie,” “Fake as Fu@k” and “The Drummer”

8 – Florence + the Machine Dance Fever

• Released on May 13, 2022
• Essential listens: “King,” “Free,” “Heaven is Here” and “My Love”

7 – Fitz and the Tantrums Let Yourself Free

• Released on May 13, 2022
• Essential listens: “Sway,” “Let Yourself Free,” “Moneymaker” and “Ahhh”

6 – Bananarama Masquerade

• Released on July 22, 2022
• Essential listens: “Favourite,” “Velvet Lies,” “Masquerade,” “Running With the Night,” “Brand New” and “Waiting for the Sun to Shine”

5 – Darren Hayes Homosexual

• Released on October 7, 2022
• Essential listens: “Let’s Try Being In Love,” “Do You Remember?,” “Euphoric Equation,” “Feels Like It’s Over,” “All the Pretty Things” and “Birth”

4 – Tears for Fears The Tipping Point

• Released on February 25, 2022
• Essential listens: “No Small Thing,” “The Tipping Point,” “Break the Man,” “Rivers of Mercy,” “End of Night” and “Stay”

3 – Harry Styles Harry’s House

• Released on May 20, 2022
• Essential listens: “Music For a Sushi Restaurant,” “Late Night Talking,” “As It Was,” “Matilda,” “Keep Driving” and “Love Of My Life”

2 – Lizzo Special

• Released on July 15, 2022
• Essential listens: “About Damn Time,” “Grrrls,” “2 Be Loved (Am I Ready),” “Special,” “Everybody’s Gay” and “If You Love Me”

1 – Beyonce Renaissance

• Released on July 29, 2022
• Essential listens: “Cozy,” “Alien Superstar,” “Cuff It,” “Energy,” “Break My Soul,” “Thique” and “Summer Renaissance”