10 Best Songs of 2018

1. Eleanor Friedberger — In Between Stars

I love everything she does.

Spotify: In Between Stars

2. Lucy Dacus — Addictions

Great lyrics, great voice.

Spotify: Addictions

3. Father John Misty — Please Don’t Die

A beautiful cry for help.

Spotify: Please Don't Die

4. Rufus Wainwright — Sword of Democles

I can’t get over this song. Beautiful.

Spotify: Sword of Democles

5. Josh T. Pearson — Whiskey Straight Love

The Texas gentleman at his sweetest.

Spotify: Whiskey Straight Love

6. Boy Pablo — Feeling Lonely

Major chords fun with feelings.

Spotify: Feeling Lonely

7. Unknown Mortal Orchestra — If You’re Going to Break Yourself

This live version is even better than the one in the album.

Spotify: If You're Going to Break Yourself

8. Lawrence Arabia — Solitary Guys

The first single Lawrence Arabia released this year.

Spotify: Solitary Guys

9. Ezra Furman — Suck the Blood From My Wound

This started my year in song.

Spotify: Suck the Blood From My Wound

10. Neko Case — Hell-On

One of the best songwriters out there today.

Spotify: Hell-On

For a complete list of my favorites songs of 2018: Best of 2018