While John Lennon had a low opinion on some of his finest moments, rarely has an entire album been enough for him to ...

Pop critic Ann Powers shares a handful the albums on NPR Music's list of the best of the year, including the one album that nearly the entire team agreed on. What were your favorite albums this year?

There's something quietly devastating about a band or artist who releases one perfect album and then disappears. Some of the greatest, most revered artists in music history are defined by their ...