Best Albums

The Independent

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Highest Rated Albums of 2018

Year

2018
- - 2018
  - 2017
  - 2016
  - 2015
  - 2014
  - 2013
  - 2012
- - 2011
  - 2010
  - 2009
  - 2008
  - 2007
  - All Time

Genre

All
- - All
  - Alternative R&B
  - Alternative Rock
  - Americana
  - Art Pop
  - Country
  - Dance Pop
  - Electronic
  - Electropop
  - Folk
  - Folk Rock
  - Hip Hop
  - Indie Folk
- - Indie Pop
  - Indie Rock
  - Metal
  - Neo-Soul
  - Pop
  - Pop Rap
  - Pop Rock
  - Psychedelic
  - R&B
  - Rock
  - Singer-Songwriter
  - Soul
  - Synthpop

1. Travis Scott - ASTROWORLD

Travis Scott - ASTROWORLD

August 3, 2018

Score

100

2. Gaika - Basic Volume

Gaika - Basic Volume

July 27, 2018

Experimental Hip Hop

Score

100

3. Ben Howard - Noonday Dream

Ben Howard - Noonday Dream

June 1, 2018

Score

100

4. CHVRCHES - Love is Dead

CHVRCHES - Love is Dead

May 25, 2018

Score

100

5. Parquet Courts - Wide Awake!

Parquet Courts - Wide Awake!

May 18, 2018

Score

100

6. Janelle Monáe - Dirty Computer

Janelle Monáe - Dirty Computer

April 27, 2018

Score

100

7. Kacey Musgraves - Golden Hour

Kacey Musgraves - Golden Hour

March 30, 2018

Score

100

8. Calexico - The Thread That Keeps Us

Calexico - The Thread That Keeps Us

January 26, 2018

Score

100

9. Mary Gauthier - Rifles & Rosary Beads

Mary Gauthier - Rifles & Rosary Beads

January 26, 2018

Score

100

10. Slaves - Acts of Fear and Love

Slaves - Acts of Fear and Love

August 17, 2018

Score

80

11. Death Cab For Cutie - Thank You For Today

Death Cab For Cutie - Thank You For Today

August 17, 2018

Score

80

12. Nicki Minaj - Queen

Nicki Minaj - Queen

August 10, 2018

Score

80

13. Miles Kane - Coup De Grace

Miles Kane - Coup De Grace

August 10, 2018

Score

80

14. Tomberlin - At Weddings

Tomberlin - At Weddings

August 10, 2018

Singer-Songwriter

Score

80

15. Jake Shears - Jake Shears

Jake Shears - Jake Shears

August 10, 2018

Score

80

16. Mac Miller - Swimming

Mac Miller - Swimming

August 3, 2018

Score

80

17. Amanda Shires - To The Sunset

Amanda Shires - To The Sunset

August 3, 2018

Score

80

18. Helena Hauff - Qualm

Helena Hauff - Qualm

August 3, 2018

Score

80

19. James - Living in Extraordinary Times

James - Living in Extraordinary Times

August 3, 2018

Alternative Rock

Score

80

20. Tony Molina - Kill the Lights

Tony Molina - Kill the Lights

July 27, 2018

Score

80

21. The Internet - Hive Mind

The Internet - Hive Mind

July 20, 2018

Score

80

22. Daron Malakian and Scars On Broadway - Dictator

Daron Malakian and Scars On Broadway - Dictator

July 20, 2018

Alternative Metal

Score

80

23. Skeletonwitch - Devouring Radiant Light

Skeletonwitch - Devouring Radiant Light

July 20, 2018

Score

80

24. Punch Brothers - All Ashore

Punch Brothers - All Ashore

July 20, 2018

Score

80

25. Body/Head - The Switch

Body/Head - The Switch

July 13, 2018

Score

80

NOTE: This is not a year end list. This list is ordered by the ratings The Independent awarded albums throughout 2018.

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