1. Ariana Grande: “Sweetener”
The Show had to go on – also lost after the terrorist attack of Manchester in the year 2017, with the 22-Ariana-Grande-Fans in your life. But as you went further, it was not predictable. Because the 25-year-old Grande hit back with warmth on Terror – with Songs like the adventure clocked “The Light Is Coming” and tears for dance stirring pieces such as “No Tears Left to Cry”. The birth of a superstar. (To Review.)

2. Tirzah: “Devotion”

The love songs of the year, sang this Londoner, very quiet, almost private. And yet, universal. (To Review.)

3. Steff La Cheffe: “Härz pace-setter”

the return of The Boss with an open-hearted and shady Album.

4. Rosalía: “El Mal Querer”

So startling you heard Flamenco before. The Popzukunft sounds like? (To Review.)

5. Low: “Double Negative”

A radical and distorted piece of protest music, played by a Band in the hope never dies.

6. Zeal & Ardor: “Stranger Fruit”

the sky! Hell! The Metal – and Gospel-Bastard of the Basel sets everything in motion. (To The Portrait.)

7. Native: “Baobab”

The Berne claimed for the king’s role in the Rap underground. To The Right. (To The Portrait.)

8. Sons of Kemet: “Your Queen Is a Reptile”

So much energy: the Band of The saxophonist Shabaka Hutchings blows revolt to the dance. (To The Portrait.)

9. Cardi B: “Invasion of Privacy”

This rapper from the Bronx, has the throne. Provocative and casual. (To Review.)

10. Parquet Courts: “Wide Awake!”

What to dance for Fun, like these New York with their guitars. And so smart.

Previously published lists:
-the best books of The 2018
-The best films

Agree? Something is missing? Suggestions please in the comments below. (Sunday newspaper)

Created: 22.12.2018, 20:09 PM