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July 2, 2018 | 11:01 | The Music Team

We voted around the offices of The Music and compiled our 30 best albums of the year up to now. But hey, we are democratic people here and we know better than anyone how these lists can be subjective, so let us know what we missed and you could see them in the big at the end of the day. year.

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Alice Ivy I dream

While looking as fresh as a (new) daisy (age), Alice Ivy of Melbourne also remembers the crazy days of chilltronica of the 90s ( Bent, Lemon Jelly, The Avalanches). But better!

His long-running debut draws on his stage energy and exploit an impressive number of guests: E ^ ST, Bertie Blackman, RaRa. There are very few musical contemporaries currently in the Ivy League.

"A coherent and hallucinogenic whole." – Tim Kroenert

AM

Cope Camp How to Socialize and Make Friends

It seems moving to me that while I write this text, the musical media in Australia are engaged in an important conversation, fighting violence against women.

This album reminds us of the important role we all need to play in ending a toxic culture and the importance of opposing daily injustices.

"It is the combination of melodic bass lines, raw vocals that evoke a deep emotional response, honest and powerful lyrics, and authentic tales." – Madelyn Tait

LB

Headrest Car At first glance, 'record technically first self-published in 2011'; might seem out of place on a list of 'best of 2018' albums. We have already mentioned that remaking Twin Fantasy seemed a strange choice for Will Toledo, given the sharp transition from Bandcamp darling to the great label that he achieved with the sets Teens of 2016.

Of course, none of these opinions resists the reality of the revised vision of Toledo, Twin Fantasy (Face to Face) . The guy has designed a great opus and, despite the results, he had to settle for the best efforts of a 19-year-old bedroom producer. Returning with the experience of an adult prodigy, he repainted all the exhilarating feeling and wounded lyricism that made it a cult classic on the scale that he initially imagined.

" Like all the best intellectual works of Toledo, almost existential feelings abound – as he was trying to get to the bottom of the riddles of life through rock & # 39; n 'roll, a noble enterprise indeed. "- Steve Bell

SW

Cardi B Invasion of Privacy

The Cardi B of the Bronx (aka Belcalis Almanzar ) brings impertinent punchlines, clever rhymes and confessional lyricism to its much anticipated debut, Invasion Of Privacy – defying those who view it as a flash-in pot with the trap Bodak Yellow (and presumably every single hit since). The barbaric personality of Almanzar shines Invasion … while she reflects on life, feminist love and empowerment

Binderella shows an awareness of acute self ( Get Up 10 ). But she also puts her talents as rapper and storyteller (by the way, her familiarity with hip-hop of the 90s impresses). Almanzar defends himself against guests like Migos, Chance The Rapper and SZA. Inevitably, Invasion … is great on his gangster brand "bangsta bitch"

Yet, she becomes groovy on jam R & B Kehlani-featuring Ring – l & # 39, one of several songs alludes to romantic negligence and infidelity. And Almanzar delights from his Latin roots on the salsa-trap I Like It (with Bad Bunny and J Balvin). A manifesto of the girl

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A man of trust A confident music for a confident people

If you have not had the chance to see these guys live – Hello boy, you're missing. Directed by Janet Planet and Sugar Bones, the album is just a brilliant and beneficial pop music that we can not stop boogie from too. Get off your ivory tower and stop trying to fight it. Embrace confidence … the man

"Too cowardly, so-called supposedly unauthentic for some, the man of trust has, to this day, ingeniously ingenious in his fight against conventionality. " – Christopher H James

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Courtney Barnett Tell Me How You Really Feel

2017 saw Barnett release a small collaborative album, Lotta Sea Lice ] with professional guitarist Kurt Vile. And even though it was a pretty little project and all, we are happy that Melbourne's favorite hiker is back with another great album, Tell me how you really feel . It's a working hold full of typical Courtney-isms like rhyming "meditation" with "medicine" while channeling the spirit of rock slacker through his bendy guitar playing. The fans of The Breeders will be delighted to know that she has brought a certain pair of twin sisters for the tour too.

"Courtney Barnett's work is delicious – and this album is another musical treat." – Liz Giuffre

DF [19659034] Cousin Tony's New Firebird – Electric Brown

Inviting but spatially, a sometimes bewildering combo, Electric Brown is pretty much near the place of a name "

Cousin Tony's first album has the impression of sinking into a cozy living room of the '70s and star gazing through retro-tinted glasses tinged with pink. The Lachy Rose Frontman called it the crystallization of the group's earlier ideas and efforts, "Not in a way that is perfect, just in a unique way". Kosmische synths bouncing back and forth with space rock duels, it is truly unique.

"It sounds like an album for the public of 2018 that was written and recorded in 1973. No feat." – Rod Whitfield

SW [19659039] Ghost – Prequelle

Prequelle signals a smooth and melodic return to form for the Swedish tank destroyer Ghost, with their fourth album seeing them disappearing the masked shtick of many fans

The LP channels a multitude of elements – 80s rock vibes with dark and somber shades and even a saxophone solo at some point – while remaining faithful measured riffs and flying voices. with. The leader Tobias Forge is about to open Ashes proving once again that he is a "convincing singer who can manipulate emotions with a simple change of voice and whose lyrics Subversive "

" Some members of the metal community might complain about the commercial slot that Ghost would make with this disc, but these songs will bury in your mind. Trust us, you'll get it to repeat for the months to come. "- Mark Hebblewhite

DC

Florence and the Machine High as Hope

Oh Florence. Beautiful Florence with a broken heart. Intensely personal opening chords, with this, Welch's fourth offer and his machine, we are invited to bring down the rabbithole in life after sorrow.

It's majestic. It's mundane. It's the tearing of your clothes and the passage of a field opening your arms towards the heavens.

"The rivers of his tears flow High as Hope The fourth studio album of Florence + The Machine, and the listener has the feeling that there is still a lot of healing to do before Welch feels again. "- Bryget Chrisfield

LB

Flowertruck – Mostly Sunny [19659027] If you have not already done so, take a soda and find- you a place in the glorious winter sun to feast on this magnificent start to Flowertruck.

David Byrne, frontman Charles Rushworth croats sunshiney guitars in his own brand of nonchalance that never falls into apathy.

"Clear, confident and very agitated, Mostly Sunny is the beginning of a bright future." – Nic Addenbrook

LB

Gurrumul Djarimirri

At a time when indigenous languages ​​and cultures are increasingly vulnerable, the fusion of Geoffrey's traditional songs and yolngu songs Gurrumul Yunupingu creates such arrangements. A harmonious and deeply moving set that really feels revolutionary in its beauty.

Although his friends and collaborators have already said more than ever about the enduring legacy of Arnhem Land singer and his bitter-sweet final statement, he is more than worthy of a last album of a real australian icon.

"Such a well-formed and joyful album released posthumously allows for truly bitter-sweet listening." – Guido Farnell

SW

High Voltage Purge [19659007] Having mastered the thrash punk on previous efforts, the Melbourne Rockers High Tension take a heavier turn with the album number three, injecting a good dose of m and again into their already chaotic and hypnotic sound.

Thrash and alt-metal set the stage for singer Karina Utomo to unleash a scorching reproof of the anti-communist purge of the 1960s.

structure, with tighter rhythm sections, bigger riffs and better production overall.

"The high voltage seems to have entered a state of fugue during the recording. Purge is ahead of Bully himself a beautiful take on modern hardcore … it's inspired, it's exhausting, it's exhilarating. "- Matt MacMaster

DC

Hockey Dad Blend Inn

With of theaters that are already selling for their next tour, it's time to get into the Hockey Dad van if it's already done.

Exploring well beyond the limits of their original The indie-rock / surf-rock style of the last album Blend Inn the new approach has clearly been successful since the single Homely Feeling Their lyric style has certainly grown a bit, but the big choruses and punky guitar chords remain, thank God.

"[ Blend Inn ] will probably prove to be a pivotal moment in looking at the end of a long road for them as a group." – Matt MacMaster

DF [19659070] J Cole – KOD

Alongside Kendrick Lamar, J Cole epitomizes classic hip-hop lyricism and social commentary in the midst of an era of cloud rappers "Lil" preoccupied with nihilistic inner narratives. Its dark, and, at 50 minutes, economical, fifth album, KOD emanates from a postindustrial America increasingly dependent on prescription pills like Xanax and indebted to materialism, social media, and toxic behaviors. Indeed, the title is an acronym for alternatively "Kids On Drugs", "King OverDosed" or "Kill Our Demons".

Although signed to the Jay-Z Roc Nation, Cole has always asserted his autonomy. He serves both MC and producer. On KOD Cole again adheres to a jazz-hop aesthetic, but the title track (and first single) is post-trap. Crucially, he continues to disavow traits – the only guest here is his alter-ego kiLL edward. As such, KOD is uncompromising – and unflattering. Cole shares some wise ideas for achieving US equality through tax reform in BRACKETS . He directly dissects a culture of drug addiction on the powerful AMIS . But, most importantly, Cole advises these Lil rappers (notably Lil Pump) in 1985 (Intro To The Fall Off) – The early 1945 sampling of Kanye West We Do not Care . C

Jack White Reach Boarding House

Dividing fans and critics with his third experimental solo show, troubadour rock, Jack White gives a wink to the history of the Rock'n'roll and the Boarding House Reach and that means we get the big tick from us.

"We have always considered that Jack White was a separate competitor at birth for Willy of Johnny Depp, Wonka, and this collection of songs is as spooky as the fictional character of Roald Dahl." – Bryget Chrisfield

LB [19659070] Janelle Monae – Dirty Computer

Celebrating "the creation, self-esteem, sexuality, and power of the cat!", With Dirty Computer Janelle Monae Rel has facilitated a record that unites us all through its harmonically lush and unreservedly "lofty" property.

The album rejoices in the audible power of inclusivity behind a pop youth liberation veil. Register

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Kali Uchis Isolation

US-Colombian singer-songwriter Kali Uchis (aka Karly-Marina Loaiza) makes his cult debut at beginning of the year 2018 Isolation ] The music melody of the 60s returns the jazzy lounge music, putting the #boss in bossa nova with intro Body Language

But she is also experimenting with neo-soul, tropical cabaret and shoegazey breakbeat. The curious talent of Loaiza is amazing – the credits for Isolation revealing names such as Steve Lacy of The Internet, Gorillaz's Damon Albarn and Kevin Parker of Tame Impala (on the psych-soul groove Tomorrow ). Loaiza duo with another souler's It's # 39; in Jorja Smith on the dubhall Tyrant produced by Sounwave of Top Dawg Entertainment.

After The Storm is a wet hip hop soul with BADBADNOTGOOD, the long-time cohort of Loaiza Tyler, The Creator, and the great boss Bootsy Collins

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Kamasi Washington Heaven and Earth

After releasing the sprawling three-disc monster The Epic in 2015, it is understandable that Kasmasi Washington wanted to rest a bit.

After all, playing the sax takes it really out of you. Returning this year with Heaven And Earth the eclectic mix of spiritual explorations and post-bop album is another excellent offer of this modern jazz giant. It's also a double album, so it shows no signs of slowing down.

"While jazz fans will be delighted, curious listeners will also find Heaven And Earth to be richly rewarded." – MJ O. Neill

DF

Luca Brasi Stay

There is a relationship with punk rock Aussie Luca Brasi that makes all the discs that they come out so charming and contagious.

Number four for Tassie legends signals a change of pace; Although he is still charged with "contagiousness, feeling good", things get more personal for singer Tyler Richardson, and you can really hear him in the tone of his voice, which brings Stay at the next level. "It's a well thought out album, incredibly product that is certainly hard to criticize." – Keira Leonard

DC

Marlon Williams Embracing Love

If art is expression, Marlon Williams does it well when he croaks. " Too late, too late to tell you that I am going to build a world around you ". It's really rare to see a broken heart so completely revealed for inspection. Throughout Embracing Love Williams is sad, threatening, lost, imploring – and most importantly never stumbling into self-pity – and his tenor pure and choral is perfect for carrying weight.

And if you still need to shed a tear or two, a devastating duet No one wants more than he likes – with Aldous Harding, another New Zealand singer-songwriter Album's inspiration – "Williams stands in the foreground and strives to make sense at the end of a deep relationship and to reconcile his new future with hopes. and expectations now redundant. " – Steve Bell

SW

Neko Affair Hell-On

You speak of a return. It's been five long years since the last solo album of the singer of The New Pornographer lasted, but we think it was really worth it. Hell-On presents an incredible array of guests and admirers from Mark Lanegan at k.d. lang, but finally it's the voice and the writing of Case that makes this album what it is.

Produced by Bjorn Yttling of Peter, Bjorn & John (best known for this sibilant song), Hell-On It is worth listening to those who love a few quality soundscapes and narration in their music.

"This sincere job should put Case back on the radar and eventually attract some new fans." – Christopher H James [19659008] DF

Ocean Alley Chiaroscuro

Why do the coolest albums always have the strangest names? Named after the artistic technique of mixing light and dark, these surfy guys do all the right types of waves with their psychedelic rock surfer. Last album Clair-obscur is no exception

Hazy nevertheless wrote tunes sharply as She is always right Happy Sad and The Comedown They will appeal to both sonh and straight edge fans who will enjoy good melody and nasty guitar pedals.

"This work explores both light and shadow.In a confident step forward, Ocean Alley has built a seamless mix of both in their melting pot of psychedelic and ever-changing surf rock. "- Emma Salisbury

DF

press club late teens

It is not more local than the first album of Press Club. Conceptualized, written and rehearsed within the confines of a Brunswick garage, registered in Abbotsford and then released independently, it is a disc like Late Teens which makes us proud of it. call this city ours.

Singer Natalie Foster guides the listener through 11 energetic but heartbreaking tracks, all punctuated by fast punk rock. The first single, Headwreck is one of our favorites.

"It would be easy to classify the group in a fast punk act, but from the beginning, Late Teens proves that there is much more at the Press Club." – Jessica Dale

DF

Red Ribbon Fires Hope Downs

What a strange thought after the hype that surrounds them that Rolling Blackouts Coastal Fever has just released a first album

With Hope Downs We receive 10 rock songs loaded with guitars and earworms, which yearn for The Cure, Television and REM's longstanding and yet remarkably yet bring a new brand of rock alternative on stage.

"Overseas influences grace the mix … But it's an Australian sound with distrust that they bring to the world via their Sub Pop Alliance." – Steve Bell

LB

ruby ​​boots do not mention it [1 9659007] To say that Ruby Boots has smashed it is a euphemism. With lead singles, It's so cruel and Do not talk about it smashing the cards of Spotify and Apple Music, we were naturally excited for her the release of her last LP. Needless to say, we were not disappointed.

With many rock rock songs and acoustic numbers, Do not Talk About has remarkable accents to some of the first influences of the first lady. Janis Joplin, T Rex and Nirvana

"Overall, the album extends from tender and vulnerable to fierce and uncompromisingly assertive, deserving all the braces that it is sure to be listened to often and repeatedly. "- Lukas Murphy

DF

Ryan Downey Running

Lushly produced with Steve Hassett of Luluc, Running ] of Ryan Downey is insolent without surpassing, chameleon without feeling dishonest, prodigal but not pretentious. It's pop, rock, folk, and it turns heads.

Downey is one of Melbourne's best-kept secrets for some time, a confusing situation for anyone who meets his silky baritone in the wild. . We will have to replace it by a name change (he played under Venice Music) and the broken arm that led to a sublime but mostly ignored a cappella album. Regardless of the smoke screen in which the singer-songwriter has been wrapped, he is now open.

"His folk-folk sound was enriched with pop and rock, the nylon strings of his Venice Music Electric Guitar Days and 808s Skis." – Sam Wall

SW

Stonefield Away from the Earth

Stoner-rock fans never get enough of it, do not they? It seems that every two weeks "that a" friend of your group sends another Kyuss knockout record or Black Sabbath in your way. Fortunately, Stonefield's Far From Earth music is far from a derivative.

A blurry LP of crisp guitars and burlesque riffs of four Victorian sisters, we think that this one will be the album to finally push them "Still inspired by the sounds of the 70s, Far From Earth is less psychedelic than Stonefield's previous efforts, rooted in the heavy rock world and traditional prog of this decade. "- Tobias Handke

DF

Superorganism – Superorganism

This collective of eight pop synths is what brings pop music closer to the planet. 19659008] With melodies of J-pop, classic indie rock and Brooklyn rock, the album walks the listeners hand in hand into a curious landscape of samples and sound effects that leave us thoughtful – why is this song still in our head? 19659008] LB

Various Artists – Black Pan ther: The Album

Love or dislike Marvel's rapidly expanding cinematic universe, the cultural significance of the film Panther this year is undeniable. The long expected journey to Wakanda was high with Kendrick Lamar producing and organizing his soundtrack, at a time when more weight is being given to music in film and television.

Since the beginning of the year, we have seen a rise of soundtracks topping the Australian charts, including The Greatest Showman debut at # 1, while Moana [19659100] Pitch Perfect 3 and more cracked the top 10 and shows like the Netflix The fucking World End are rented for their playlists.

" Black Panther: The album signals a new chapter of art and innovation." – Cyclone [19659008] DC

West Thebarton Different Beings Being Different

Having spent years building a solid reputation as a West Thebarton Brothel Party, this group of seven noisy rockers may have cut his last album name, Different Beings Being Differen t but fortunately for us, the rest of the good things have been left intact. Emotionally charged, lyrical and with a wall of sound behind them, suburban gamblers who love to sing a big chorus will find a lot to love about it.

"On the catchy singles Stuck on you ] Leaving and Bible Camp, there is a real depth on the display, with tracks such as Gough Reasons and The Hill proving equally immediate. "- Steve Bell

DF

the 30 best albums of 2018 (up to 39 at present)

Alice Ivy I Am Dreaming

Camp Cope How to Socialize and Make Friends

Headquarters Headrest Self Twin Fantasy

Cardi B – Invasion of Privacy

Confidence Man Confident Music for Confident People

Courtney Barnett Tell Me How You Really Feel

The All-New Fire Of Cousin Tony Bird Electric Brown that

Ghost Prequelle

Florence and the Machine High as Hope

Flowertruck Rather Sunny

Gurrumul Djarimirri

High Voltage Purge

Hockey Dad Inn Mixture

J Cole KOD

Jack White House of Internment Scope

Janelle Monae Dirty Computer

Kali Uchis ]] Isolation

Kamasi Washington Heaven and Earth

Luca Brasi Staying

Marlon Williams Making way for the l. love

Neko Case Hell-On

Ocean Alley Clair-obscur

Press Club – [19459] 9015] Clair-obscur

Rolling Blackou Coastal Fever Hope Downs

Ruby Boots Do not Talk About It

Ryan Downey Running

Stonefield Far from the Earth

Super Organism Super Organism

Various Artists Black Panther: The Album

West Thebarton Different Beings Be Different

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