What a great year for music it's been with some established artists producing innovative new material and plenty of new bands coming through. It's always a difficult task to narrow it down to just 10 albums but here's my selection of the best of 2018. I've provided a selection of tracks from each of the albums, so please have a listen and let me have your comments and contributions.
1. James - Living in Extraordinary Times
2. Paul Weller - True Meanings
3. Arctic Monkeys - Tranquility Base Hotel and Casino
4. Kamasi Washington - Heaven and Hell
5. David Byrne - American Utopia
6. Angelique Kidjo - Remain in Light
7. Young Fathers - Cocoa Sugar
8. Villagers - The Art of Pretending
9. Josh Rouse - Love in the Modern Age
10. The Coral - Move Through The Dawn