If you thought this year had already been a killer year for Australian albums, well, you’d be damn right. But even though homegrown records from Aussie talent has populated both 2014 ‘best of’ lists and been nominated for top-tier awards, the best may yet to have arrived.

We’ve stared deep into our crystal ball (re: pored over album release lists) to take a glimpse into the Aussie records set to drop in the coming months that are definitely going to have patriotic lips’ a-flapping come year’s end.

From buzz-worthy debuts to big name comebacks, top-tier rock and electronica to homely folk and intimate songsmithery – there’s something for every type of local-loving music fan to get excited about in this list.

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