Next in our albums countdown are Greentea Peng’s drowsy flow, Kacey Musgrave’s breakup, Madlib’s new direction and the Coral’s songs for lonely fishermenThe best songs of 2021More on the best culture of 2021By Ben Beaumont-Thomas and Laura SnapesThis list is drawn from votes by Guardian
music critics – each critic votes for their Top 20 albums, with points allocated for each placing. Check in every weekday to see our next picks, and please share your own favourite albums of 2021 in the comments below.