All of tQ's editorial staff and columnists have voted for their essential 2020 albums of the year so far, and it's a slightly left-field choice, as it is to be expected from the Quietus.

So, the top 10:

1. The Soft Pink Truth - Shall We Go On Sinning So That Grace May Increase?

2. Einstürzende Neubauten - 'Alles In Allem'

3. Squarepusher - 'Be Up A Hello'

4. Beatrice Dillon - 'Workaround'

5. Jeff Parker - 'Suite for Max Brown'

6. Sex Swing - 'Type II'

7. Nadine Shah - 'Kitchen Sink'

8. Lyra Pramuk - 'Fountain'

9. Perfume Genius - 'Set My Heart On Fire Immediately'

10. Nazar - 'Guerrilla'

R.A. the Rugged Man 'Dragon Fire' is a great neo-Wu-Tang Clan song, featuring Masta Killa, XX3EME, Kool G Rap & Ghostface Killah; Disheveled Cuss play noise-pop on 'Oh My God'; 'Being Me' by Louis Culture is the sweet spot where hip-hop meets techno; Einstürzende Neubauten are back! - 'Alles In Allem' sees Blixa Bargeld playing organ in a meditative track; Brendan James' 'In Common' is a touching song calling for unity and hope; Christine and the Queens released a chamber pop cover of Neil Young’s 'Heart of Gold'.