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1. Blood Orange - Negro Swan

Blood Orange - Negro Swan
August 24, 2018
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90
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2. The Carters - Everything Is Love

The Carters - Everything Is Love
June 16, 2018
Score
80
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3. Janelle Monáe - Dirty Computer

Janelle Monáe - Dirty Computer
April 27, 2018
Score
70
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4. Mariah Carey - Caution

Mariah Carey - Caution
November 16, 2018
Score
70
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5. Mac Miller - Swimming

Mac Miller - Swimming
August 3, 2018
Score
70
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6. Ariana Grande - Sweetener

Ariana Grande - Sweetener
August 17, 2018
Score
70
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7. Estelle - Lover’s Rock

Estelle - Lover’s Rock
September 7, 2018
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70
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8. Christina Aguilera - Liberation

Christina Aguilera - Liberation
June 15, 2018
Score
60
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9. Jorja Smith - Lost & Found

Jorja Smith - Lost & Found
June 8, 2018
Score
60
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10. Justin Timberlake - Man of the Woods

Justin Timberlake - Man of the Woods
February 2, 2018
Score
50
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11. Lykke Li - so sad so sexy

Lykke Li - so sad so sexy
June 8, 2018
Score
50
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12. Zayn - Icarus Falls

Zayn - Icarus Falls
December 14, 2018
Score
40
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NOTE: This is not a year end list. This list is ordered by the ratings awarded albums throughout 2018.
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