It’s been one of the most exciting years for music in some time, with a proper changing of the guard at the top of pop: Sabrina Carpenter, Chappell Roan and Charli xcx have ushered in a new era of revelry, humour and inventiveness.

Elsewhere, new future-classicists such as MJ Lenderman and Mk.gee have broken through, while Sexxy Red and Glorilla have shaken up rap. But who made your album of the year, and why? Let us know and we’ll run the best submissions after the Guardian’s No 1 is unveiled in December.

Tell us your nomination and why you like it using the form below.