12 December 2016

Top 40 Albums of 2016

Record stores and music mags are all publishing their 'Best Of' lists, so here's mine too. It's certainly no understatement to say that the events of this year have been devastating. We have lost some of the best musicians and entertainers the world has ever seen, plus 2016 has seen Brexit, Trump and a whole host of other disasters. In a time marred by tragedy it is even more important to turn to music for comfort and as a uniting force, and these outstanding new releases prove that we still have a lot to be thankful for as 2016 draws to a close...

Top 40 Albums of 2016


  1. Loretta Lynn – Full Circle
  2. Andre Williams – I Wanna Go Back To Detroit City
  3. Bonnie Raitt – Dig In Deep
  4. The Rolling Stones – Blue & Lonesome
  5. Iggy Pop – Post Pop Depression
  6. Loretta LynnWhite Christmas Blue
  7. Dolly PartonPure & Simple
  8. Margo Price – Midwest Farmer's Daughter
  9. Maren Morris – Hero
  10. John DoeThe Westerner
  11. Alice BagAlice Bag
  12. Cyndi Lauper – Detour
  13. David Bowie – ★ (Blackstar)
  14. AURORA All My Demons Greeting Me As A Friend
  15. The ParanoydsAfter You EP
  16. Laurel – Park EP
  17. Los Rakas – Los Rakas
  18. Martha Wainwright – Goodnight City
  19. Lissie – My Wild West
  20. The Sonics – Live At Easy Street
  21. PJ Harvey – Hope Six Demolition Project
  22. Kate Bush – Before The Dawn
  23. Black Honey – Headspin EP
  24. Lucy Rose – Live At Urchin Studios
  25. Sunflower Bean – Human Ceremony
  26. Southern Culture on the Skids The Electric Pinecones
  27. Sia – This Is Acting
  28. Lita Ford – Time Capsule
  29. Ace Frehley – Origins Vol. 1
  30. Santana – Santana IV
  31. Quantic presenta Flowering Inferno – 1000 Watts
  32. The International Swingers – The International Swingers
  33. Angel Olsen – My Woman
  34. Leonard Cohen – You Want It Darker
  35. Mudcrutch – 2
  36. Eric Clapton – I Still Do
  37. Miranda Lambert – The Weight Of These Wings
  38. Steven Tyler – We're All Somebody From Somewhere
  39. Kid Congo & the Pink Monkey Birds – La Araña Es La Vida
  40. The Monkees – Good Times

Honorable mentions

  1. Mouses – The Mouses Album
  2. Hinds –  Leave Me Alone
  3. White Lung – Paradise
  4. Neil Young – Peace Trail
  5. Slothrust – Everyone Else
  6. Lady Gaga – Joanne
  7. Savages – Adore Life
  8. Heathen Apostles – Requiem For A Remix
  9. Heart – Beautiful Broken
  10. Andre Williams – Don't Ever Give Up

What was your favourite album this year? Let me know in the comments section! Merry Xmas & Happy New Year! 

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