We've reached 2014's half-way point!
Actually, we're about a week late. Whatever. Either way, it's time to present Guitar World's picks for the 30 best albums of the year — so far.
Although our list, which you can find below, includes mostly new studio releases, it also includes EPs and high-profile reissues/remasters.
The list features staff-consensus picks plus several personal choices from individual editors. Of course, we can't get or listen to EVERY new release, so if you feel something is seriously missing, please let us know in the comments or on Facebook.
Enjoy our look back at the first half of the year — and join us in looking ahead to what the next six months have to offer!
All the new releases are presented in alphabetical order. As always, just click on each photo to take a closer look!