{"id":30282,"date":"2018-12-28T17:15:48","date_gmt":"2018-12-28T22:15:48","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/cultureaddicts.com\/?p=30282"},"modified":"2018-12-28T15:26:20","modified_gmt":"2018-12-28T20:26:20","slug":"best-albums-of-2018-according-to-us","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cultureaddicts.com\/?p=30282","title":{"rendered":"Best albums of 2018 (according to us)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-30288\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/cultureaddicts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/26-2018-Une.jpg?resize=717%2C285\" alt=\"2018\" width=\"717\" height=\"285\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/cultureaddicts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/26-2018-Une.jpg?w=717&amp;ssl=1 717w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/cultureaddicts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/26-2018-Une.jpg?resize=300%2C119&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/cultureaddicts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/26-2018-Une.jpg?resize=624%2C248&amp;ssl=1 624w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 717px) 100vw, 717px\" \/>Here&#8217;s Culture Addicts&#8217; picks for the best albums released during 2018 &#8211; in no particular order. For\u00a0<\/span>reference, where possible, we popped in the album stream so you can take a listen.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>The Soft Moon &#8211; Criminal<\/strong><br \/>\nThis release was dark and emotional&#8230;and sounds amazing live if you get a chance to see them play live.<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/iEQTofUese4?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-CA&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Spiritualized &#8211; And Nothing Hurt<br \/>\n<\/strong>According to Jason Pierce, this is Spiritualized last album&#8230;and its an amazing final chapter for the band.<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ydrvW4Sw4QA?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-CA&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Chastity &#8211; Death Lust<br \/>\n<\/strong>If this is the soundtrack of Ontario suburban life, Brandon Williams represents it through his shoegaze, indie-pop, and post-hardcore lens.<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/EF0HavifWbI?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-CA&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent&#038;listType=playlist&#038;list=PLPpfddA-zC5PXfCAvt3v8b-iNPCOXhQtt\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Sleaford Mods &#8211;\u00a0Sleaford Mods<br \/>\n<\/strong>Another release of minimalist beats and\u00a0biting lyrics. Sleaford Mods have a solid\u00a0formula and deliver again on this EP.<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Y7SkSPjPIkk?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-CA&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Mourn &#8211;\u00a0Sorpresa Familia<br \/>\n<\/strong>Mourn are\u00a0past their teens and came back\u00a0with one hell of a revenge record influenced by their record contract issues.<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/y6X1n69eBAQ?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-CA&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent&#038;listType=playlist&#038;list=PLZqsyBiYZFQ2i8VO6ezEIuMUeDgMYRh3C\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Vive La Void &#8211;\u00a0Vive La Void<br \/>\n<\/strong>Sanae Yamada from Moon Duo made a\u00a0cosmic \/ atmospheric record. Total chill-out music\u00a0with some\u00a0lyrical bite.\u00a0<strong><br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/mTciqVwlzCo?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-CA&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent&#038;listType=playlist&#038;list=PLsTujK6phMzDopXumny3ZRFI99KM9qnQr\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>TRAITRS &#8211; Butcher&#8217;s Coin<br \/>\n<\/strong>We loved this latest record from the duo who looked backward into post-punk\u00a0history to create something new and forward thinking. They&#8217;re getting a big following in Germany, but should get a following everywhere.<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/AFmeuYl3VC4?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-CA&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent&#038;listType=playlist&#038;list=PLX9qfSkJhTNXLP8g3KVUPfgtdVv6yyruF\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>FRIGS &#8211; Basic Behaviour<br \/>\n<\/strong>This strong debut album is pure sludge-pop &#8211; it&#8217;s indie rock with teeth.\u00a0Hearing\u00a0frontwoman\u00a0Bria Salmena snarl and growl these\u00a0songs live is a treat for your ears.<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/N_ykMl5sMag?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-CA&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent&#038;listType=playlist&#038;list=PLn4wHqhfj81N89KKDt-DvTVfZY2FJDUaw\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Mount Eerie &#8211; Now Only<br \/>\n<\/strong>Phil Elverum aka Mount Eerie came back with the\u00a0companion album to last year\u2019s A Crow Looked At Me. It&#8217;s another beautiful\u00a0yet super depressing LP.\u00a0<strong><br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/vKq56bf8wpY?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-CA&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Nothing &#8211; Dance On The Blacktop<br \/>\n<\/strong>Nothing deliver another shoegaze \/\u00a0dream pop LP\u00a0which doesn&#8217;t push any boundaries and is merely another great album.<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/d91cRGR98yI?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-CA&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Primal Scream &#8211; Give Out But Don&#8217;t Give Up (The Original Memphis Recordings)<br \/>\n<\/strong>The story is as good as the recordings. An album was recorded and mixed to gain commercial success by the label. The original tapes are\u00a0forgotten and then\u00a0discovered 20 years later in an attic with the\u00a0original mixes. These mixes are far better than the originals and get released. <em>*The doc below explains it all<\/em><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/mpUVOVDy0iw?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-CA&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Lebanon Hanover &#8211; Let Them Be Alien<br \/>\n<\/strong>The\u00a0cold wave \/ minimal wave duo released their 5th album that captures the\u00a0feeling of\u00a0two alienated personas.<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/bjsvY2V5HUI?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-CA&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<div class=\"mh-excerpt\"><p>Here&#8217;s Culture Addicts&#8217; picks for the best albums released during 2018 &#8211; in no particular order. 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