To round off our year end lists for 2018, it’s the big one, looking back on everything released over the last twelve months and choosing what stood out right through to the end as our favourite albums of 2018 (remember to check the links for our full thoughts and reviews).
Luke Nuttall (Editor / Writer)
10. Idles – Joy As An Act Of Resistance
9. Rolo Tomassi – Time Will Die And Love Will Bury It
8. Black Peaks – All That Divides
7. itoldyouiwouldeatyou – Oh Dearism
6. Boston Manor – Welcome To The Neighbourhood
5. Nervus – Everything Dies
4. Ghost – Prequelle
3. The Xcerts – Hold On To Your Heart
2. Architects – Holy Hell
1. The Wonder Years – Sister Cities
Georgia Jackson (Deputy Editor / Writer)
10. Chvrches – Love Is Dead
9. Emma Blackery – Villains
8. Panic! At The Disco – Pray For The Wicked
7. Frank Turner – Be More Kind
6. Fickle Friends – You Are Someone Else
5. Black Foxxes – Reiði
4. The Xcerts – Hold On To Your Heart
3. Ariana Grande – sweetener
2. Marmozets – Knowing What You Know Now
1. The Aces – When My Heart Felt Volcanic
Holly Royle (Writer)
10. Frayle – The White Witch
9. Ravenface – Breathe Again
8. Oceans Of Slumber – The Banished Heart
7. Lord Of The Lost – Thornstar
6. Kamelot – The Shadow Theory
5. Rolo Tomassi – Time Will Die And Love Will Bury It
4. Architects – Holy Hell
3. Lacuna Coil – The 119 Show – Live In London
2. Muse – Simulation Theory
1. VOLA – Applause Of A Distant Crowd
Amber Jade Phoenix Gaffoor (Writer)
10. Chvrches – Love Is Dead
9. Hotel Books – Equivalency
8. The Nectars – Sci-Fi Television
7. Lacuna Coil – The 119 Show – Live In London
6. Polish Club – Alright Already
5. Bury Tomorrow – Black Flame
4. Aquilo – ii
3. Black Stone Cherry – Family Tree
2. The Neighbourhood – The Neighbourhood
1. The Interrupters – Fight The Good Fight