The 25 Best Albums of 2018 So Far

by Jason Dietz, Metacritic Features Editor – July 3, 2018

Which albums impressed critics during the first half of the year? Find our ranking of 2018's highest-scoring studio albums (so far) in the gallery above. The list includes releases through June 30, 2018 that have received at least 15 reviews from professional critics as of July 2nd. (Re-releases, EPs, and compilations are also excluded, and note that even though you'll see rounded Metascores, the albums are ranked prior to rounding.)

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84 #21: Invasion of Privacy by Cardi B

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After becoming the first solo female rapper to release a #1 single in nearly 20 years (with 2017's "Bodak Yellow"), the Love & Hip Hop: New York cast member and internet celebrity released her highly anticipated debut album in April to instant acclaim. With the recent success of "I Like It," she's now the only female rapper in history with two #1 singles.

“Funny, fierce, foul-mouthed and in-your-face, Invasion of Privacy is one of the most powerful debuts of this millennium.” —Variety

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