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Anyhoo, listen... those idiots put Metallica, the Monkees (the fucking MONKEES), the 1975 and motherfucking Sting on that list, in addition to the aforementioned Green Day. I wouldn't get too upset about it.
The fact that they also included Death Grips (whose album I don't even think I've heard) and Parquet Courts and Young Thug means they're obviously pulling a few indie and underground albums out of their ass — as well as country and Elton John — to look well rounded. In this day and age, if your personal list contains albums not included on the "big ones" it's a sign that you are actually paying attention and listening to stuff. Rolling Stone made an equal opportunity list meant for the average joe.
I mean, fuck.. they didn't even put We Got it From Here.. in the top 25 (!?!!??!) They COMPLETELY missed several brilliant records so they could have albums that aren't even out yet and a "healthy representation" of music on their list. They're playing it safe.
Personally I don't think Malibu is as good as Yes, Lawd!, but I definitely think it belongs on any list that's trying to accurately represent who made waves in 2016. Anderson .Paak worked his Fucking ass off for two solid years and he deserves the recognition. I expect at least one of the big mags (SPIN or maybe the Guardian's entertainment staff) will include at least one of his albums.
But fair waning, Pitchfork probably will not. They tend to only include 8.0+ albums on their lists, which are little more than clockbait at this point. For example, their "best video of the year" was ALL OF THE LEMONADE VIDEOS. Jesus, what's the point?
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