Albums of the Year

A reflection of the past months in music, informed by the discerning Rough Trade community made up of customers, artists, labels and staff.
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Albums of the Year So Far 2022 | Rough Trade UK

ICYMI the last six months has produced another goddamn goldmine of new albums. From big, beautiful returns, to runaway debuts, through maximum slaps, positive ear infections,…

Albums of the Year

Albums of the Year 2021 | Rough Trade UK

We could write a lengthy, overly-gushy intro about how much music has meant to us this past year, but we'll leave that for the…

Albums of the Year

Albums of the Year So Far 2021 | Rough Trade UK

It's going to be a tough feat, to prize the word uncertain from the firm grip of the pandemic's vocabulary, so long…

Albums of the Year

Compilations and Reissues of the Year 2020

We've had our say on the best new music in our annual Albums of the Year list, but what about that insane career-spanning collection…

Albums of the Year

Albums of the Year 2020

This year hasn’t been easy for the music community, or any community for that matter. However, it has certainly underlined the importance of music and…

Albums of the Year

Albums of the Year of the Decade

A rewarding spin down memory lane. As we reach the end of the 'Teenies' (?), we couldn't resist a look back at our…

Albums of the Year

Albums of the Year 2019

Revealed! Rough Trade Albums of the Year for 2019! Discover our Top 10 below, alongside numerous special exclusive [https://rghtrd.co/aoty19exclusive] editions and releases. You…