Indie pop, escapism and a Harry Styles blockbuster — the best albums of the year so far

From hip-hop to heartache, Ed Power's selection of the best albums of 2022 to date
Indie pop, escapism and a Harry Styles blockbuster — the best albums of the year so far

L-R: Harry Styles, Just Mustard and Charli XCX are among the artists of 2022 - so far

Mitski - Laurel Hell

Japanese-American pop star Mitski Miyawaki wrote her sixth album recovering from the burn-out of cult fame. How ironic, then, that Laurel Hell, her expansive mix of Florence Welsh, Kate Bush and Lana Del Rey, should turn her into an even bigger star.

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