St Vincent Albums Ranked by Critical and Commercial Performance
St Vincent, the stage name of Annie Clark, has released five studio albums that are consistently ranked by aggregate critical scores and chart data. The debut album Marry Me (2007) is often placed at the bottom of these lists due to its lower initial commercial footprint, while Strange Mercy (2011) and St. Vincent (2014) frequently occupy the top spots in critic polls. The latest release, All Born Screaming (2024), is included in current rankings based on its debut positions on the Billboard 200 and the UK Albums Chart. These rankings rely on publicly available data from sources such as Metacritic and the Billboard charts.
The ranking methodology combines Metacritic's weighted average score, first-week sales and streaming units, and peak chart positions on the Billboard 200 and the UK Albums Chart. St. Vincent (2014) holds the highest Metacritic score of 88 and peaked at number 12 on the Billboard 200. All Born Screaming (2024) debuted at number 7 on the Billboard 200 and number 2 on the UK Albums Chart, reflecting strong first-week consumption. The NME review scores are also used as a secondary critical benchmark for cross-referencing placement.
Detailed Breakdown of Each Album in the St Vincent Discography
Marry Me (2007)
Marry Me is the debut studio album, released on Beggars Banquet Records. It is ranked lowest in the discography due to its modest initial sales and a Metacritic score of 78. The album introduced Clark's experimental rock and indie pop fusion but had limited chart impact compared to later releases. Its historical position is confirmed by its entry in the Discogs database and its lack of high-chart debut data.
Strange Mercy (2011)
Strange Mercy, released on 4AD, is ranked highly for its Metacritic score of 83 and its peak at number 44 on the Billboard 200. The album marked a significant critical shift, with Pitchfork naming it one of the year's best. It is positioned above the debut in all major rankings due to stronger aggregated review scores and improved first-week data reported by Hits Daily Double.
Current Standing of the Latest St Vincent Release
All Born Screaming (2024)
All Born Screaming is the fifth studio album, released on Virgin Records. It currently ranks second in the discography based on its debut at number 7 on the Billboard 200 and number 2 on the UK Albums Chart. The album's Metacritic score is 85, placing it just below St. Vincent in the aggregate critical ranking. Its strong streaming numbers on platforms like Apple Music and Spotify contribute to its high commercial placement.
Chart and Sales Data
The album's first-week consumption units, including pure sales and streaming equivalent albums, were reported by Luminate, the data provider for the