Top 15 Music Albums of 2018
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DeusExMackia 
Well heck! It's the first time I've made one of these charts, and I think I've finally settled on an order for the albums here.
2018 has proven to be a real standout year for indie labels, debut albums and alternative music in general, whilst the Neo-R&B wave continues to be strong and some of the best hip-hop in ages has been released (I think I'm finally liking Trap too at last). Here's hoping that many of the bands and artists on here come to define this era of the late 2010s music scene.
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Favourite songs of the year, (roughly) in order:
Idles - Samaritans
Blossoms - I Can't Stand It
Belle & Sebastian - We Were Beautiful
Rolling Blackouts Coastal Fever - Mainland
BoyGenius - Salt In The Wound
Shame - Concrete
Kali Uchis - After The Storm (Ft. Tyler, The Creator; Bootsy Collins)
Turnstile - I Don't Wanna Be Blind
Slaves - Photo Opportunity
Jay Rock, Kendrick Lamar, Future, James Blake - King's Dead
Invisible Minds - The Cut Girl (Ft. Howard Hobbs)
Travis Scott - SICKO MODE (ft Drake)
Arctic Monkeys - The Ultracheese
Kali Uchis - Tyrant (Ft. Jorja Smith)
Shame - One Rizla
Parquet Courts - Almost Had To Start A Fight/In and Out Of Patience
Brockhampton - 1999 WILDFIRE
Dream Wife - Fire
The Goon Sax - A Few Times Too Many
Tyler, The Creator - OKRA
Marmozets - Habits
Hoult - Pharmacy
Young Fathers - In My View
Gloo - Holiday
Snail Mail - Heat Wave
FISHER - Losing It
The Weeknd, Kendrick Lamar - Pray For Me
Childish Gambino - This Is America
Sick Joy - Smiling Shame
Soccer Mommy - Your Dog
Jorja Smith - Blue Lights
Anderson .Paak - Bubblin
Villagers - A Trick Of The Light
- Chart updated: 07/09/2019 23:45
- (Created: 10/21/2018 10:50).
- Chart size: 15 albums.
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Best songs: Never Fight A Man With A Perm, Samaritans, Great
The most essential record in years. A catalogue of insanely catchy socio-political anthems that tap right into the heart of the struggles and problems modern Britain faces in the most happy-angry way possible. [First added to this chart: 10/22/2018]
The most essential record in years. A catalogue of insanely catchy socio-political anthems that tap right into the heart of the struggles and problems modern Britain faces in the most happy-angry way possible. [First added to this chart: 10/22/2018]
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Best songs: Star Treatment, One Point Perspective, The Ultracheese
A true musical middle finger to listeners who wanted something safe. A tough sell if you were expecting the 'typical' Arctic Monkeys album, and some would almost certainly ask if this isn't just a new Last Shadow Puppets record. But how far this band have come; I detested Tranquility Base the first time I listened to it, and now I'm on my umpteenth listen and it's on my list of favourite albums of 2018. [First added to this chart: 10/22/2018]
A true musical middle finger to listeners who wanted something safe. A tough sell if you were expecting the 'typical' Arctic Monkeys album, and some would almost certainly ask if this isn't just a new Last Shadow Puppets record. But how far this band have come; I detested Tranquility Base the first time I listened to it, and now I'm on my umpteenth listen and it's on my list of favourite albums of 2018. [First added to this chart: 10/22/2018]
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Best Songs: Concrete, One Rizla, Angie
Tailored, safe-yet-exciting post-punk. A solid debut album that captures themes of youth in a positive outlook on a downtrodden world. The welcoming, friendly charisma of the South London band's sound is instantly accessible and hugely likable; it's provided an apt soundtrack to much of my year so far. [First added to this chart: 10/22/2018]
Tailored, safe-yet-exciting post-punk. A solid debut album that captures themes of youth in a positive outlook on a downtrodden world. The welcoming, friendly charisma of the South London band's sound is instantly accessible and hugely likable; it's provided an apt soundtrack to much of my year so far. [First added to this chart: 10/22/2018]
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Best Songs: Love Lost, Strange Light, A Few Times Too Many
The Goon Sax's easy going, laid back second album is a quietly innovative and highly relaxing record. The kind of soundtrack you want when cooking scrambled eggs for breakfast on a lazy Sunday morning. Previously at #7, it took a few more listens for the penny to drop and to realise I'm really very genuinely in love with this album. [First added to this chart: 10/29/2018]
The Goon Sax's easy going, laid back second album is a quietly innovative and highly relaxing record. The kind of soundtrack you want when cooking scrambled eggs for breakfast on a lazy Sunday morning. Previously at #7, it took a few more listens for the penny to drop and to realise I'm really very genuinely in love with this album. [First added to this chart: 10/29/2018]
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Best Songs: Talking Straight, Mainland, Bellarine
Soon to become the jangle pop album of our generation. RBCF's clean, summery debut is as warm as its album artwork implies, with youthful spirit and a gorgeously jangly pop rock feel. Compared to the vast majority of indie albums of recent times, this one stands out beautiful with the depth of its production and its fantastic guitar riffs, which I could write about extensively for each individual track. [First added to this chart: 10/22/2018]
Soon to become the jangle pop album of our generation. RBCF's clean, summery debut is as warm as its album artwork implies, with youthful spirit and a gorgeously jangly pop rock feel. Compared to the vast majority of indie albums of recent times, this one stands out beautiful with the depth of its production and its fantastic guitar riffs, which I could write about extensively for each individual track. [First added to this chart: 10/22/2018]
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Best songs: Miami, Tyrant, After The Storm
Sure to be regarded as one of the finest additions to the 2010s alternative/neo-RnB wave. Isolation is confident, summery and innovative, with Uchis' alluring voice being the real driver for the record. The smooth blend of contemporary RnB and Latin-influenced beats feels really well done, while the eclectic range of featured artists properly help to expand the sound of the record. Tyrant in particular really hits the mark thanks to Jorja Smith's fantastic voice. [First added to this chart: 10/22/2018]
Sure to be regarded as one of the finest additions to the 2010s alternative/neo-RnB wave. Isolation is confident, summery and innovative, with Uchis' alluring voice being the real driver for the record. The smooth blend of contemporary RnB and Latin-influenced beats feels really well done, while the eclectic range of featured artists properly help to expand the sound of the record. Tyrant in particular really hits the mark thanks to Jorja Smith's fantastic voice. [First added to this chart: 10/22/2018]
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Best songs: The Lives They Wish They Had, Magnolia, Photo Opportunity
The bastions of middle class youth disillusionment return for a shorter, more concilidated and more heartfelt third outing, delivering what is without question their best record to date. When you've grown up in the same sort of placer as Slaves have, Acts Of Fear And Love comes across as a record that just speaks your language. It's personal not just in terms of its tone, but because it knows exactly what you're going from. Oh, and it absolutely rocks at some points. [First added to this chart: 10/22/2018]
The bastions of middle class youth disillusionment return for a shorter, more concilidated and more heartfelt third outing, delivering what is without question their best record to date. When you've grown up in the same sort of placer as Slaves have, Acts Of Fear And Love comes across as a record that just speaks your language. It's personal not just in terms of its tone, but because it knows exactly what you're going from. Oh, and it absolutely rocks at some points. [First added to this chart: 10/22/2018]
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Best Songs: Dawning, In The Air, Warsaw
Well intentioned wanna-be britpop that takes a few nods from shoegaze and dream pop in just the right places. It sure isn't the most original record in the world, but it's the band's delivery that cements it for me; For Now is such a fun, crowd-pleasing album, and its packed to the brim with splendidness. [First added to this chart: 06/23/2019]
Well intentioned wanna-be britpop that takes a few nods from shoegaze and dream pop in just the right places. It sure isn't the most original record in the world, but it's the band's delivery that cements it for me; For Now is such a fun, crowd-pleasing album, and its packed to the brim with splendidness. [First added to this chart: 06/23/2019]
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Best Songs: Fire, Kids, F.U.U.
Dream Wife's playful, unending energy is impossible not to be drawn into and kick's ass with its punky spirit and lush production. Their debut album offers plenty to like, lacking in ideas to keep you guessing throughout its full 34 minute run time but certainly offering plenty of stand out tracks. The short of it, however, is this: Dream Wife's debut is a great record, but it really comes into its own when heard live, and when you can see just how much fun the band have playing their music. [First added to this chart: 10/22/2018]
Dream Wife's playful, unending energy is impossible not to be drawn into and kick's ass with its punky spirit and lush production. Their debut album offers plenty to like, lacking in ideas to keep you guessing throughout its full 34 minute run time but certainly offering plenty of stand out tracks. The short of it, however, is this: Dream Wife's debut is a great record, but it really comes into its own when heard live, and when you can see just how much fun the band have playing their music. [First added to this chart: 10/22/2018]
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Best Songs: Disconnect, Ultraviolet, Stigmata
Basement's latest outing is tighter than anything they've released so far, yet retains the instantly likable, happy-emo sound they own so well. It lacks the distinction and innovation to be something really incredible, but it's hard to find anything to dislike on Beside Myself. Care-free, energetic and enjoyable. [First added to this chart: 10/22/2018]
Basement's latest outing is tighter than anything they've released so far, yet retains the instantly likable, happy-emo sound they own so well. It lacks the distinction and innovation to be something really incredible, but it's hard to find anything to dislike on Beside Myself. Care-free, energetic and enjoyable. [First added to this chart: 10/22/2018]
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Top 15 Music Albums of 2018 composition
| Artist | Albums | % | |
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| Various Artists | 1 | 7% | |
| Arctic Monkeys | 1 | 7% | |
| Parquet Courts | 1 | 7% | |
| Shame | 1 | 7% | |
| The Wild Things | 1 | 7% | |
| The Goon Sax | 1 | 7% | |
| Young Fathers | 1 | 7% | |
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Top 15 Music Albums of 2018 chart changes
| Biggest climbers |
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| Up 2 from 4th to 2nd Tranquility Base Hotel & Casino by Arctic Monkeys |
| Biggest fallers |
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| Down 1 from 2nd to 3rd Songs Of Praise by Shame |
| Down 1 from 3rd to 4th We’re Not Talking by The Goon Sax |
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