2018 was a year filled with ups-and-downs, a year many are eager to turn the page on. Despite this, the music that came with this year is undeniable. Filled with heavyweights and newcomers, living legends and overnight sensations, the past 12 months have produced distinct albums from all genres.
Here are the very best.
50. Father John Misty – God’s Favorite Customer Alternative
49. BROCKHAMPTON – IRRIDESCENCE
Hip-hop/Rap
48. MGMT – Little Dark Age
Alternative
47. J.I.D. – DiCaprio 2
Hip-hop/Rap
46. Jay Rock – Redemption
Hip-hop/Rap
45. JPEGMAFIA – Veteran
Hip-hop/Rap
44. Lil Wayne – The Carter V
Hip-hop/Rap
43. twenty one pilots – Trench
Alternative
42. Jack White – Boarding House Ranch
Alternative
41. Mac Miller – Swimming
Hip-hop/Rap
40. Robyn – Honey
Pop
39. Amen Dunes – Freedom
Indie Rock
38. Charlotte Day Wilson – Stone Woman
R&B/Soul
37. Leon Bridges – Good Thing
R&B/Soul
36. Jon Hopkins – Singularity
Electronic
35. Drake – Scorpion
Hip-hop/Rap
34. Car Seat Headrest – Twin Fantasy
Alternative
33. Jorja Smith – Lost & Found
R&B/Soul
32. Kendrick Lamar & Various Artists – Black Panther: The Album
Hip-hop/Rap
31. Young Fathers – Cocoa Sugar
Alternative
30. A.A.L. (Against All Logic) – 2012 – 2017
Electronic
29. Kacey Musgraves – Golden Hour
Country
28. Cardi B – Invasion of Privacy
Hip-hop/Rap
27. Denzel Curry – TA13OO
Hip-hop/Rap
26. Tierra Whack – Whack World
Hip-hop/Rap
25. Playboi Carti – Die Lit
Hip-hop/Rap
24. DJ Koze – Knock Knock
Electronic
23. Snail Mail – Lush
Alternative
22. Let’s Eat Grandma – I’m All Ears
Alternative
21. The 1975 – A Brief Inquiry Into Online Relationships
Alternative
