The second part of our roundup of outstanding albums of 2018, in alphabetical order by title, marked by a number of great debuts from young bands, as well as more established artists releasing their best work to date
Read moreNew albums: Josh T. Pearson, The Damned, Laura Veirs, Slug, Daniel Avery, Hinds, Wiley, Derek Smalls/Harry Shearer
The Texan returns with more forceful work, The Damned show more than punk, plus comedy rock from Harry Shearer, psych folk from Laura Veirs, Daniel Avery electrionica, Wiley's grime and offbeat indie from Slug and Hinds
Read moreNew album releases: The Fall, Brian Eno, Black Grape, George Thorogood, The Duke Spirit
Shaun Ryder and Kermit return after 20 years, a Brian Eno reissue, The Duke Spirit welcome Josh T Pearson, George Thorogood and The Fall's 31st album in 41 years all decorate this week's selection
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