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My Favorite Albums of 2024
A list of my favorite 25 albums of the year.
What a great year for entertainment. You know it’s a fun time in music when essentially every artist that’s ever performed is doing a reunion tour and/or recording new music.
Below is the annual countdown of my favorite 25 albums of the year. I hope you enjoy.
25. Erika De Casier - Still
Erika de Casier released her third studio album "Still" on February 21, 2024 through 4AD. Here are the key details about the album:
Album Information
Title: Still
Release Date: February 21, 2024
Label: 4AD
Length: 43:17
Genre: R&B, Electronic, Pop
24. Michael Kiwanuka - Small Changes
Michael Kiwanuka released his fourth studio album "Small Changes" on November 22, 2024 through Polydor Records. Here are the key details about the album:
Album Information
Title: Small Changes
Release Date: November 22, 2024
Label: Polydor Records
Producers: Danger Mouse, Inflo
Length: 11 tracks
Genre: Soul, R&B, Folk
23. Z Berg - Strange Darling - Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
Z Berg released the album "Strange Darling - Original Motion Picture Soundtrack" on August 23, 2024, through Warner Records. This album serves as the soundtrack to the film "Strange Darling" directed by JT Mollner, which was released in theaters on the same day.
Album Details
Title: Strange Darling - Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
Artist: Z Berg
Release Date: August 23, 2024
Label: Warner Records
22. Real Friends - Blue Hour
Real Friends released their fourth studio album "Blue Hour" on October 11, 2024 through independent release. Here are the key details about the album:
Album Information
Title: Blue Hour
Release Date: October 11, 2024
Label: Independent release
Producer: Andrew Wade
Length: 13 tracks
Genre: Pop punk, Emo
21. Soccer Mommy - Evergreen
Soccer Mommy released her fourth studio album "Evergreen" on October 25, 2024, through Loma Vista Recordings. Here are the key details about the album:
Album Information
Title: Evergreen
Release Date: October 25, 2024
Label: Loma Vista Recordings
Producer: Ben H. Allen III
Length: 41:25
Genre: Indie rock
20. Intervals - Memory Palace
Intervals released their fifth studio album "Memory Palace" on May 17, 2024 through self-release. Here are the key details about the album:
Album Information
Title: Memory Palace
Release Date: May 17, 2024
Label: Self-released
Length: 36:42
Genre: Instrumental progressive metal
19. Astrid Sonne - Great Doubt
"Great Doubt" showcases Sonne's artistic growth, blending elements from various genres including electronic, singer-songwriter, R&B, dub, and hip-hop. The album has been critically acclaimed, with The Face choosing it as one of the best releases of the first quarter of 2024
18. Fine - Rocky Top Ballads
"Rocky Top Ballads" showcases Fine's unique blend of minimal, hypnagogic pop, drawing influences from artists like Cocteau Twins and Mazzy Star, as well as electronic abstractionists like Dean Blunt. The album is characterized by its gauzy tracks and Fine's ethereal vocals, which guide listeners through the record.
17. Salute - True Magic
Salute released their debut studio album "True Magic" on July 12, 2024 through Ninja Tune. This highly anticipated album showcases Salute's artistic growth and unique blend of electronic music styles.
Album Details
Title: True Magic
Artist: Salute
Release Date: July 12, 2024
Label: Ninja Tune
Length: 14 tracks
Genre: Electronic, Dance, House, Garage
16. Tyler, the Creator - Chromakopia
Tyler, the Creator released his eighth studio album "Chromakopia" on October 28, 2024 through Columbia Records. This highly anticipated album follows his 2021 release "Call Me If You Get Lost".
Album Details
Title: Chromakopia
Artist: Tyler, the Creator
Release Date: October 28, 2024
Label: Columbia Records
Length: 52:54
Genre: Hip-hop, Jazz, Soul
15. Tems - Born in the Wild
Tems released her highly anticipated debut studio album "Born in the Wild" on June 7, 2024 through RCA Records and Since '93.
Album Details
Title: Born in the Wild
Artist: Tems
Release Date: June 7, 2024
Label: RCA Records, Since '93
Length: 54:26
Genre: R&B, Afrobeats
14. Fontaines DC - Romance
Fontaines D.C. released their fourth studio album "Romance" on August 23, 2024 through XL Recordings. This highly anticipated album marks a significant evolution in the band's sound and artistic direction.
Album Details
Title: Romance
Release Date: August 23, 2024
Label: XL Recordings
Producer: James Ford
Length: 36:57
Genre: Indie rock, Alternative rock
13. Kendrick Lamar - GNX
Kendrick Lamar released his sixth studio album "GNX" as a surprise drop on November 22, 2024, through PGLang and Interscope Records. This 12-track album follows his 2022 release "Mr. Morale & the Big Steppers" and marks his first full-length project since departing from Top Dawg Entertainment and Aftermath Entertainment.
Album Details
Title: GNX
Release Date: November 22, 2024
Label: PGLang and Interscope Records
Length: 44:20
Genre: West Coast hip hop
12. The Last Dinner Party - Prelude To Ecstasy
The Last Dinner Party released their debut studio album "Prelude to Ecstasy" on February 2, 2024, through Island Records. This highly anticipated release showcases the band's artistic growth and has received widespread critical acclaim.
Album Details
Title: Prelude to Ecstasy
Artist: The Last Dinner Party
Release Date: February 2, 2024
Label: Island Records
Producer: James Ford
Genre: Indie rock, Glam rock, Pop rock
11. Jessica Pratt - Here in the Pitch
Jessica Pratt released her fourth studio album "Here in the Pitch" on May 3, 2024, through Mexican Summer. This highly anticipated follow-up to 2019's "Quiet Signs" showcases Pratt's artistic growth and refinement of her sound.
Album Details
Title: Here in the Pitch
Artist: Jessica Pratt
Release Date: May 3, 2024
Label: Mexican Summer
Length: 27:14
Genre: Folk-pop, Indie folk, Psychedelic folk
10. Lawrence - Family Business
Lawrence, the NYC soul-pop band fronted by siblings Gracie and Clyde Lawrence, released their fourth studio album "Family Business" on June 21, 2024, through Beautiful Mind Records.
Album Details
Title: Family Business
Artist: Lawrence
Release Date: June 21, 2024
Label: Beautiful Mind Records
Length: 42:33
Genre: Soul-pop, Funk, Pop
9. Tiny Habits - All for Something
Tiny Habits, the folk-pop trio from Boston, released their debut album "All For Something" on May 24, 2024, through Mom+Pop Records. This highly anticipated release follows their 2023 EP "Tiny Things" and showcases the group's artistic growth.
Album Details
Title: All For Something
Artist: Tiny Habits
Release Date: May 24, 2024
Label: Mom+Pop Records
Length: 42:33
Genre: Folk-pop, Indie folk
8. Waxahatchee - Tigers Blood
Waxahatchee, the musical project of Katie Crutchfield, released her sixth studio album "Tigers Blood" on March 22, 2024, through Anti- Records. This highly anticipated follow-up to 2020's "Saint Cloud" showcases Crutchfield's continued artistic growth and refinement of her sound.
Album Details
Title: Tigers Blood
Artist: Waxahatchee
Release Date: March 22, 2024
Label: Anti- Records
Producer: Brad Cook
Length: 42:46
Genre: Alt-country, Indie rock, Singer-songwriter
7. MJ Lenderman - Manning Fireworks
MJ Lenderman, the North Carolina-based singer-songwriter and guitarist, released his fourth studio album "Manning Fireworks" on September 6, 2024, through ANTI- Records. This album follows his 2023 live record "And the Wind (Live and Loose!)" and his critically acclaimed 2022 album "Boat Songs".
Album Details
Title: Manning Fireworks
Artist: MJ Lenderman
Release Date: September 6, 2024
Label: ANTI- Records
Length: 38:51
Genre: Alt-Country, Slacker Rock, Singer-songwriter
6. Doechii - Alligator Bites Never Heal
Doechii, the American rapper and singer, released her highly anticipated mixtape "Alligator Bites Never Heal" on August 30, 2024, through Top Dawg Entertainment and Capitol Records. This 19-track project marks Doechii's third mixtape and her first full-length release under a major label.
Album Details
Title: Alligator Bites Never Heal
Artist: Doechii
Release Date: August 30, 2024
Label: Top Dawg Entertainment, Capitol Records
Length: 46:53
Genre: Hip-hop, R&B, Experimental
5. Cindy Lee - Diamond Jubilee
Cindy Lee's "Diamond Jubilee" is a critically acclaimed triple album released on March 29, 2024, through Patrick Flegel's own label, Realistik Studios. This ambitious project marks Cindy Lee's seventh studio album and has received widespread recognition for its innovative approach to psychedelic and hypnagogic pop.
Album Details
Artist: Cindy Lee (project of Patrick Flegel)
Title: Diamond Jubilee
Release Date: March 29, 2024
Label: Realistik Studios
Length: 122:09
Format: Triple album (double CD, 3xLP)
4. Nemahsis - Verbathim
Nemahsis, the Palestinian-Canadian singer-songwriter, released her highly anticipated debut album "Verbathim" on September 13, 2024. This 12-track LP showcases Nemahsis's artistic growth and fearless approach to music-making.
Album Details
Title: Verbathim
Artist: Nemahsis (Nemah Hasan)
Release Date: September 13, 2024
Label: Independent release
Length: 12 tracks
3. Jacob Collier - Djesse Vol 4
Jacob Collier's "Djesse Vol. 4" is the highly anticipated final installment of his ambitious four-part Djesse project, released on February 29, 202413. This album serves as a synthesis of the musical styles and themes explored in the previous three volumes, while also pushing boundaries in new directions.
Album Details
Artist: Jacob Collier
Title: Djesse Vol. 4
Release Date: February 29, 2024
Label: Hajanga
Length: 69:17
Producers: Jacob Collier
2. Magdalena Bay - Imaginal Disk
Magdalena Bay's second studio album "Imaginal Disk" was released on August 23, 2024, through Mom + Pop Music1. This highly anticipated follow-up to their debut "Mercurial World" showcases the duo's growth and artistic evolution.
Album Details
Title: Imaginal Disk
Artist: Magdalena Bay
Release Date: August 23, 2024
Label: Mom + Pop Music
Genre: Synth-pop, Dance-pop, Electronic rock
Length: 53:36
Producers: Mica Tenenbaum and Matthew Lewin
1. Mk.gee - Two Star & the Dream Police
Mk.gee, the stage name of American singer-songwriter Michael Gordon, released his debut studio album "Two Star & the Dream Police" on February 9, 202412. This critically acclaimed album showcases Gordon's talents as a multi-instrumentalist, producer, and vocalist.
Album Details
Title: Two Star & the Dream Police
Artist: Mk.gee (Michael Gordon)
Release Date: February 9, 2024
Genre: Bedroom pop
Label: R&R
Length: 33:18
Number of Tracks: 12