Year in Music 2018
The albums, artists, and listener moments that defined 2018 on Goat Music -- community-rated, not algorithm-picked.
Top albums released in 2018
Not enough community ratings for 2018 releases yet. Rate some albums to help build the list.
Genre breakdown
Share of community ratings across 2018 album genres.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What were the best albums of 2018?
- Community rankings for 2018 are still building. Head to Goat Music, rate some 2018 albums, and help shape the list.
- Who was the most-played artist of 2018?
- Artist data for 2018 is still accumulating. Check back as more listeners rate albums.
- What is Year in Music on Goat Music?
- Year in Music is Goat Music's community-aggregated retrospective for each calendar year. It surfaces the top-rated releases, dominant artists, genre trends, and the most impactful listener reviews from that year. Unlike Spotify Wrapped, which tracks play counts, Year in Music reflects genuine opinions -- albums are ranked entirely by listener ratings, not streams.
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