Albums First Released in 2018

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Hip hop sat at the centre of popular music in 2018, while funk , electronic music and indie rock moved freely around it. Standout albums from 2018 include Swimming by Mac Miller , Con Todo el Mundo by Khruangbin , Astroworld by Travis Scott and Parcels by Parcels . Mac Miller balanced rap with jazz, funk and reflection, Khruangbin built a global instrumental sound from a trio, Travis Scott made a large-scale psychedelic rap album and Parcels updated disco - pop with a live band. Browse new vinyl editions alongside second-hand copies. Our Pick of the Year: Swimming by Mac Miller Swimming balances rap with jazz , funk and quiet singing as Mac Miller writes about recovery, isolation and persistence. Self Care, What's the Use? and 2009 give the album different speeds without breaking its reflective mood. The record became more affecting after Miller's death, but its musical detail was already clear on release. Explore the year before or after 2017 Vinyl Records | 2019 Vinyl Records | All years