Best Of 2015: Albums of The Year.

Even though we do not review albums at RockShot Magazine we do listen to them and here are the top fifty albums of the year listened to by RockShot writer’s, photographer’s and contributor’s.

Foals What Went Down

2015 Foals. What Went Down

Courtney Barnett – Sometimes I Sit and Think, and Sometimes I Just Sit.

Courtney Barnett Sometimes I Sit and Think, Sometimes I Just Sit

Gaz Coombes – Matador

Gaz Coombes Matador

Kurt Vile – b’lieve i’m goin down

Kurt Vile Believe Im Goin Down

Wolf Alice – My Love is Cool

Wolf Alice My Love Is Cool

Heartless Bastards – Restless Ones

Heartless Bastards Restless Ones

Sufjan Stevens – Carrie & Lowell

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Sufjan Stevens. Carrie Lowell.

Bop English – Constant Bop

Bop English – Constant Bop

Half Moon Run – Sun Leads Me On

Half Moon Run – Sun Leads Me On

Destroyer – Poison Season

Destroyer – Poison Season

Florence + The Machine – How Big, How Blue, How Beautiful

Florence + The Machine – How Big, How Blue, How Beautiful

Death Cab for Cutie – Kintsugi

Death Cab for Cutie – Kintsugi

Years & Years – Communion

Years & Years Communion

Andrew Combs – All These Dreams

Andrew Combs – All These Dreams

Editors – In Dream

Editors – In Dream

Ryley Walker – Primrose Green

Ryley Walker – Primrose Green

New Order – Music Complete

New Order – Music Complete

Jamie XX – In Colours

Jamie XX – In Colours

Leon Bridges -Coming Home

Leon Bridges Coming Home

Julia Holter – Have You In My Wilderness

Julia Holter – Have You In My Wilderness

Veruca Salt – Ghost Notes

Veruca Salt – Ghost Notes

Victor & The Rain Dog – Den Of The Dog

Victor & The Rain Dog – Den Of The Dog

Guy Garvey – Courting The Squall

Guy Garvey – Courting The Squall

Stereophonics – Keep the Village Alive

Stereophonics – Keep the Village Alive

Grimes – Art Angels

Grimes – Art Angels

Federal Charm – Across The Divide

Federal Charm – Across The Divide

Bring Me The Horizon – Thats the Spirit

Bring Me The Horizon – Thats the Spirit

Zac Brown Band – Jekyll & Hyde

Zac Brown Band – Jekyll & Hyde

Gary Hart Jr – The Story Of Sonny Boy Slim

Gary Hart Jr – The Story Of Sonny Boy Slim

Little Boots – Working Girl

Little Boots – Working Girl

Frankie Lee – American Dream

Frankie Lee – American Dream

James Taylor – Before This World

James Taylor – Before This World

Chantel McGregor – Lose Control

Chantel McGregor – Lose Control

Sleaford Mods – Key Markets

Sleaford Mods Key Markets

Bear’s Den – Islands

Bear’s Den – Islands

The Vaccines – English Graffiti

The Vaccines – English Graffiti

The Shires – Brave

The Shires – Brave

Tame Impale – Currents

Tame Impale – Currents

Slaves – Are You Satisfied

Slaves – Are You Satisfied

Of Monsters & Men – Beneath The Skin

Of Monsters & Men – Beneath The Skin

Panda Bear – Panda Bear Meets the Grim Reaper

Panda Bear – Panda Bear Meets the Grim Reaper

Fly Golden Eagle – Quartz Bijou

Fly Golden Eagle – Quartz Bijou

Mark Pontin Group – Textures

Mark Pontin Group – Textures

Dan Patlansky – Dear Slience Thieves

Dan Patlansky – Dear Slience Thieves

Muse – Drones

Muse – Drones

Madonna – Rebel Heart

Madonna – Rebel Heart

Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds – Chasing Yesterday

Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds – Chasing Yesterday

Ezra Furman – Perpetual Motion People

Ezra Furman – Perpetual Motion People

Rickie Lee Jones – Other Side of Desire

Rickie Lee Jones – Other Side of Desire

Shed Seven Announce Self-Titled Seventh Album And Share Rousing New Single ‘Stand Together’

Yorkshire indie-rock favourites Shed Seven have announced their seventh studio album, Shed Seven, due for release on 8th January 2027. Marking a fitting milestone in the band’s three-decade career, the self-titled record arrives alongside the anthemic new lead single Stand Together, offering the first taste of what promises to be another major chapter in the group’s remarkable resurgence.

Hyphen Returns With Defiant New Single ‘Said What I Said’ And Announces UK Tour With Kid Kapichi

London rap-punk trailblazer Hyphen has returned with explosive new single Said What I Said, pairing one of his most politically charged messages yet with the high-energy blend of rap, punk and alternative rock that has rapidly established him as one of the UK’s most exciting independent artists. Alongside the release, Hyphen has also announced he’ll join Kid Kapichi on their UK headline tour this November, while continuing a packed summer festival schedule.

The Offspring @ Crystal Palace Park (Federica Burelli)

The Offspring Come Out And Play Headlining Their Biggest London Show At Crystal Palace Park

After record temperatures all week, Crystal Palace Park was more of a dustbowl than a vibrant Southern Californian post punk legends The Offspring hosted the hottest and possibly the noisiest party in town as they played the biggest London show of their career.

Cusk Announce Self-Titled Debut EP And Share Haunting New Single ‘Dooms Banjo’

London’s fast-rising alternative outfit Cusk have unveiled their compelling new single Dooms Banjo, while simultaneously announcing details of their self-titled debut EP, due for release on 14th August.

Wealthy Women Confront Difficult Truths On Powerful New Single ‘Shit Breaks’

San Francisco trio Wealthy Women have unveiled their striking new single Shit Breaks, offering another emotionally charged preview of their forthcoming debut album Children, due for release on 7th August.

Chloe Star Confronts Rehab Industry Corruption On Powerful New Single ‘Walking On The Sun’

Rising Los Angeles pop-punk artist Chloe Star has unveiled her powerful new single Walking On The Sun, a deeply personal track inspired by her own experiences navigating the treatment and rehabilitation system during her battle with substance abuse.

Two Door Cinema Club @ Crystal Palace Park (Abigail Shii)

Two Door Cinema Club Celebrate Tourist History With First UK & Ireland Arena Tour In Seven Years

Fresh from a euphoric headline performance at London’s Crystal Palace Park, Two Door Cinema Club have announced their first UK & Ireland headline arena tour in more than seven years, celebrating the 15th anniversary of their landmark debut album Tourist History.

Alexandra Kay @ BST Hyde Park 2026 (Kalpesh Patel)

Alexandra Kay Announces Biggest UK & European Headline Tour To Date Following BST Hyde Park Triumph

Fresh from an acclaimed appearance at BST Hyde Park, where she opened for country legend Garth Brooks in front of the biggest crowd in the festival’s history, Alexandra Kay has announced her largest UK and European headline tour to date.