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This is an ordered list of The Observer's highest rated albums of 2018. Check out
The Observer's Year End List
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Marianne Faithfull - Negative Capability
November 2, 2018
Singer-Songwriter
Score
100
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Blood Orange - Negro Swan
August 24, 2018
Alternative R&B
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100
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Simian Mobile Disco - Murmurations
May 11, 2018
Tech House
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100
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4
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Young Fathers - Cocoa Sugar
March 9, 2018
Neo-Soul
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100
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Mari Kalkun - Ilmamõtsan
July 27, 2018
Score
80
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Daniel Knox - Chasescene
December 7, 2018
Singer-Songwriter
Score
80
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7
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Van Morrison - The Prophet Speaks
December 2, 2018
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80
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8
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Maisha - There Is A Place
November 9, 2018
Jazz
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80
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Kenny Barron Quintet - Concentric Circles
May 4, 2018
Jazz
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80
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Barbra Streisand - Walls
November 2, 2018
Adult Contemporary
Score
80
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11
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Ray BLK - Empress
October 26, 2018
Neo-Soul
Score
80
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12
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Alessia Cara - The Pains of Growing
November 30, 2018
R&B
Score
80
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Lil Peep - Come Over When You're Sober, Pt. 2
November 9, 2018
Hip Hop
Score
80
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14
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Karine Polwart - Laws of Motion
October 19, 2018
Folk
Score
80
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15
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Anderson .Paak - Oxnard
November 16, 2018
Neo-Soul
Score
80
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16
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Jeff Tweedy - WARM
November 30, 2018
Singer-Songwriter
Score
80
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17
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Robyn - Honey
October 26, 2018
Electropop
Score
80
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18
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Nile Rodgers & Chic - It's About Time
September 28, 2018
Disco
Score
80
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19
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HONNE - Love Me / Love Me Not
August 24, 2018
Pop Soul
Score
80
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20
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Kurt Vile - Bottle It In
October 12, 2018
Folk Rock
Score
80
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21
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Bugzy Malone - B. Inspired
August 17, 2018
Grime
Score
80
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22
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Cypress Hill - Elephants on Acid
September 28, 2018
Hip Hop
Score
80
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23
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James - Living in Extraordinary Times
August 3, 2018
Alternative Rock
Score
80
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24
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Paul Weller - True Meanings
September 14, 2018
Folk Rock
Score
80
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25
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The Prodigy - No Tourists
November 2, 2018
Big Beat
Score
80
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NOTE:
This is not a year end list. This list is ordered by the ratings The Observer awarded albums throughout 2018.
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