“Pre Strike Sweep” is a fireball of an album, blistering from start to finish.

Our favorite tracks of the year, (almost) all in one place.

Have you ever thought to yourself, “Wouldn’t it be great if someone could combine the virtuoso scuzz of Black Sabbath with the sneering vitriol of The Fall?”

Our picks for the best tracks out there for the week of September 28–October 2, 2015. Headphone-tested, FLOOD-approved.