KCRW's Best Albums of 2018

KCRW's annual Best Of recognizes the music and performances that caught our DJs' attention in 2018. These artists continually innovate and inspire, while pushing culture forward. Explore the best music from the past year.

Published: November 30, 2016 05:50 Source

# 1

Heaven and Earth by Kamasi Washington

Album • Jun 22 / 2018 Spiritual Jazz

# 2

Good Thing by Leon Bridges

Album • May 04 / 2018 Neo-Soul Smooth Soul

# 3

Con Todo El Mundo by Khruangbin

Album • Jan 26 / 2018 Psychedelic Rock

# 4

For Ever by Jungle

Album • Sep 14 / 2018 Synth Funk Funktronica

# 5

God's Favorite Customer by Father John Misty

Album • Jun 01 / 2018 Singer-Songwriter Chamber Pop

# 6

El Mal Querer by ROSALÍA

Album • Nov 02 / 2018 Flamenco Pop Flamenco nuevo Art Pop

# 7

Sex & Food by Unknown Mortal Orchestra

Album • Apr 06 / 2018 Neo-Psychedelia Psychedelic Pop

# 8

Oxnard by Anderson .Paak

Album • Nov 16 / 2018 West Coast Hip Hop Neo-Soul Funk

# 9

Geography by Tom Misch

Album • Apr 06 / 2018 Neo-Soul Jazz-Funk

# 10

Blood by Rhye

Album • Feb 02 / 2018 Sophisti-Pop Smooth Soul Alternative R&B