Fall 2018 Music Preview: 45 Key Albums

by Jason Dietz, Metacritic Features Editor – September 6, 2018

In the gallery above, get details about (and listen to music from) the most noteworthy albums scheduled for release between now and the end of 2018, including music from Paul McCartney, Muse, Cat Power, Thom Yorke, Elvis Costello, Low, Spiritualized, and more. Only albums with firm (or mostly firm) release dates are included (that means no Childish Gambino or Vampire Weekend, among others), and the albums are listed alphabetically by artist.

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A Wonderful Beast by Calvin Johnson

Out October 13 on K Records. The one-time frontman for indie greats Beat Happening and founder of K Records, Johnson occasionally releases solo albums under his own name, though none since 2007. (Two years ago, he did release a set from his Selector Dub Narcotic side project.) But there's a new one this fall, and it features production from Patrick Carney of The Black Keys. Michelle Branch guests.

PREVIOUS ALBUM:
This Party Is Just Getting Started (by Selector Dub Narcotic) (2016)

STREAM THESE TRACKS NOW:
"Kiss Me Sweetly"
"Like You Do" (video)

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