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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Wouldn't It Be Great by Loretta Lynn

Out September 28 on Sony Legacy. The 41st studio album from 86-year-old country music legend was originally set for release over a year ago but was delayed as Lynn recovered from a stroke. Every song on the new set was written (in whole or in part) by Lynn herself, though it is split in half between new songs and new recordings of some of her older tracks. Production comes from Patsy Lynn Russell (Lynn's daughter) and John Carter Cash.

PREVIOUS ALBUM:
▣ Full Circle (2016)

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"Wouldn't It Be Great?"

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