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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Desperate Man by Eric Church

Out October 5 on EMI Nashville. The country artist's first album in three years (and sixth overall) is produced by frequent collaborator Jay Joyce, and at times it veers a bit more away from country and into Southern rock territory. Once again, it will be released free to members of his fan club, though a recent controversy involving the NRA may have reduced membership slightly.

PREVIOUS ALBUM:
▣ Mr. Misunderstood (2015)

STREAM THESE TRACKS NOW:
"Desperate Man" (video)
"Heart Like a Wheel"

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