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The seasonal release roster ahead looks typically quiet (unless the likes of an Ariana Grande or Grimes suddenly drops an album), so time to share in your yearly lists, hopefully some good recommendations.
2018 was incredible for me. Going in, I merely hoped we would finally get new albums from the 2013 trio of Janelle Monae, Arctic Monkeys & Anna Calvi. I got that, and a whole lot more. A lot of good local albums as well. I've included a variety of different release types in my ranking, from 12" singles, to decades-old live shows, to 8 hour albums, to remixes EPs, youtube playlists, etc. (all but unofficial bootlegs).
1. Honey - Robyn
My AOTD by some distance, in my top 5 all-time.
Check out: Beach2k20
2. NTS Sessions 1-4 - Autechre
My #2 AOTD, saw them live in Sydney, the April-long release was ridiculous fun. Plus loads of other stuff from them in 2018.
Check out: e0
3. Xinri A / Xinri B - Yaporigami
Even as an existing fan, I wasn't expecting this change in direction.
4. Roxy: Tonight's the Night Live - Neil Young
The takes of New Mama & Walk On a particular highlight, nice banter as well.
5. Dirty Computer - Janelle Monae
This streamlines her influences, conceptual bent and album length into something more mature, confident and refined, exactly how you should pull off a pivot to a more overtly politicised, commercialised sound.
Check out: I Like That
6. S/T - Rings Around Saturn [aka Dan White]
Australia's best ever non-vocal electronic release.
Check out: Apocalypse Lite
7. Lovelaws - TT [Theresa Wayman]
The best Warpaint-related release since the 2014 S/T, an atmospheric blend of influences which deepens some persistent themes.
Check out: Tutorial
8. Tranquility Base Hotel + Casino - Arctic Monkeys
Despite an I-want-my-money-back first listen, a quick grower and risky project which comes off. 6/6.
Check out: title track
9. Tell me how you really feel - Courtney Barnett
A front-to-back delight, although the killer front half is a hard act to follow.
Check out: Need a little time
10. Golden Hour - Kacey Musgraves
Check out: Slow Burn
HM: Hunter (Chain), Phantom Thread (House of Woodcock), etc.
Also, the best singles to enter the ARIA chart top 10 during 2018. Clear top 2, little depth beyond the top dozen or so.
1. One Kiss - Calvin Harris & Dua Lipa
2. God's Plan - Drake
...
3. All the Stars - Kendrick Lamar & SZA
4. No Tears Left to Cry - Ariana Grande
5. Finesse - Bruno Mars & Cardi B
6. Nice for What - Drake
7. Call Out My Name - The Weeknd
8. Youngblood - 5SOS
9. In My Feelings - Drake
10. I Said Hi - Amy Shark
Most publications have put forward their lists. What are your lists looking like? Over to you.
2018 was incredible for me. Going in, I merely hoped we would finally get new albums from the 2013 trio of Janelle Monae, Arctic Monkeys & Anna Calvi. I got that, and a whole lot more. A lot of good local albums as well. I've included a variety of different release types in my ranking, from 12" singles, to decades-old live shows, to 8 hour albums, to remixes EPs, youtube playlists, etc. (all but unofficial bootlegs).
1. Honey - Robyn
My AOTD by some distance, in my top 5 all-time.
Check out: Beach2k20
2. NTS Sessions 1-4 - Autechre
My #2 AOTD, saw them live in Sydney, the April-long release was ridiculous fun. Plus loads of other stuff from them in 2018.
Check out: e0
3. Xinri A / Xinri B - Yaporigami
Even as an existing fan, I wasn't expecting this change in direction.
4. Roxy: Tonight's the Night Live - Neil Young
The takes of New Mama & Walk On a particular highlight, nice banter as well.
5. Dirty Computer - Janelle Monae
This streamlines her influences, conceptual bent and album length into something more mature, confident and refined, exactly how you should pull off a pivot to a more overtly politicised, commercialised sound.
Check out: I Like That
6. S/T - Rings Around Saturn [aka Dan White]
Australia's best ever non-vocal electronic release.
Check out: Apocalypse Lite
7. Lovelaws - TT [Theresa Wayman]
The best Warpaint-related release since the 2014 S/T, an atmospheric blend of influences which deepens some persistent themes.
Check out: Tutorial
8. Tranquility Base Hotel + Casino - Arctic Monkeys
Despite an I-want-my-money-back first listen, a quick grower and risky project which comes off. 6/6.
Check out: title track
9. Tell me how you really feel - Courtney Barnett
A front-to-back delight, although the killer front half is a hard act to follow.
Check out: Need a little time
10. Golden Hour - Kacey Musgraves
Check out: Slow Burn
HM: Hunter (Chain), Phantom Thread (House of Woodcock), etc.
Also, the best singles to enter the ARIA chart top 10 during 2018. Clear top 2, little depth beyond the top dozen or so.
1. One Kiss - Calvin Harris & Dua Lipa
2. God's Plan - Drake
...
3. All the Stars - Kendrick Lamar & SZA
4. No Tears Left to Cry - Ariana Grande
5. Finesse - Bruno Mars & Cardi B
6. Nice for What - Drake
7. Call Out My Name - The Weeknd
8. Youngblood - 5SOS
9. In My Feelings - Drake
10. I Said Hi - Amy Shark
Most publications have put forward their lists. What are your lists looking like? Over to you.
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