That Noisey list is pretty amazing. Such a diverse and comprehensive survey of the year in music. Tons of my favorites on there (even if I think they put the wrong 03 Greedo project on the list - incredible to see him so high though)
Here are some kind of half-assed lists from the NY Times music critics: The 28 Best Albums of 2018 Complex: https://www.complex.com/music/best-albums-2018/
Vinyl Me, Please most overlooked albums of 2018. https://www.vinylmeplease.com/magaz...k&utm_medium=sponsored&utm_campaign=editorial American Songwriter top 25. American Songwriter's Top 25 Albums Of 2018: Presented by D'Addario « American Songwriter
Nice hippo campus mention That’s pretty cool that they sold the most vinyl at bonnaroo over all those huge name bands they draw
As usual, the American Songwriter list is the one that looks the most like my list. Lots of great records on there.