Share your favorite albums of 2018

Bob Reynolds (Quartet)

 

The Body - I Have Fought Against It But I Can’t Any Longer






Is it doom, ambient, electronica, goth? Don’t know. Well worth a listen if you’re interested in the weirder corners of modern metal.

 

I was really glad both of these albums happened this year, they were many years in the making:

 

Joe Bonamassa: British Blues Explosion Live

 

I love how Michael Rhodes replicates Ronnie Wood's grind from the Truth album. Rhodes is a beast!

 

I didn't buy a lot of new music this year – not that there wasn't a ton of stuff released, but I don't do MP3s/downloads/streaming/etc., so I tend to be pretty selective about what I purchase. These three CDs are the standouts among my 2018 acquisitions, all sharing a common theme.

The Weight Band is comprised of musicians who have a connection to either The Band or its past members. Amy Helm is a fabulous musician in her own right who also happens to be the daughter of the late Levon Helm. Byron Isaacs is another very talented musician who has performed with Levon Helm, Amy Helm, Ollabelle, The Lumineers, and Lost Leaders.


The Weight Band – World Gone Mad (2018)


Amy Helm – This Too Shall Light (2018)


Byron Isaacs – Disappearing Man (2018)

 

2018 was not a particularly fruitful year for me, and I try to listen to something new every week.

Strongest Releases for me:

Coheed and Cambria - The Unheavenly Creatures


Father John Misty - God's Favorite Customer


Yuno - Moodie


Honorable Mention:
White Denim - Performance


And I'll probably catch hell for this one:

Post Malone - Beerbongs and Bentley

 

Shameless Plug: Our new album was released mid-December 2018.

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