Only a few more days in 2018, giving an opportunity to look back and highlight the best music. As I have done the last few years, the following are the 50 albums that most stood out to me this year. The criteria are an unscientific combination of groundbreaking new musical direction, memorable, captivating, and fun.
I enjoyed listening to all of these albums and am excited to share.
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10. Marianne Faithfull
Negative Capacity
pop
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9. Kacey Musgraves
Golden Hour
country
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8. Khruangbin
Con Todo El Mundo
alternative
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7. Amanda Shires
To the Sunset
singer-songwriter
6. Kadhja Bonet
Childqueen
r&b/soul
5. Simone Dinnerstein & A Far Cry
Circles: Piano Concertos by Bach & Glass
classical
4. Public Access T.V.
Street Safari
alternative
3. La Luz
Floating Features
alternative
2. Parquet Courts
Wide Awake!
alternative
1. Kamasi Washington
Heaven and Earth
jazz
