The Year: Outstanding And Essential Albums for 2022

To celebrate a great year in music, we present our annual unranked list of outstanding and essential albums in Americana for 2022. From epic double and triple-length masterworks to subdued and contemplative folk projects, we heard the variety and commitment to excellence we've come to expect from the roots music community. Picks and commentary by our music journalist Craig Havighurst.

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