Favorite Albums of 2018: The Honorable Mentions

2018 is about to come to a close, which means it's time to share with you my ten favorite albums of the year. But before we get to that, here first are my honorable mentions.

Honorable Mentions

Yo-Yo Ma: Six Evolutions- Bach Cello Suites

The main reason why this album isn't on the proper list is because it's technically not new music, or a new interpretation of the pieces. That being said, Yo-Yo Ma performing the Bach cello suites soar! It's music that Ma was born to perform, and it gives you a wonderful reminder of the absolute genius of Johanna Sebastian Bach. If you are looking at getting into classical music, start here. 

Coldplay: Live in Buenos Aires

If you've never seen Coldplay life before, Live in Buenos Aires gives you a first hand account of what it's like. The energy oozes off of every track. For me, it's a reminder of what it was like seeing them perform for the first time. If this album was released earlier in the year, it very well could of made it to my top ten list. This is without a doubt Coldplay's best live album to date.

William Elliott Whitmore: Kilonova and Middle Western's Debut album
2018 saw William Elliott Whitmore release two records. First was his new bands full life self-titled debut. It's an excellent record, that shows a band with a lot of promise. The second is his debut album for Chicago's very own Bloodshot records. Kilonova is a covers album of some of his favorite tracks. If you've ever seen him live, chances are you've seen him cover a number of these songs on the album. As always, Whitmore performs these songs with his characteristic soul and passion.