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The scores are in and we can finally reveal the Music News: Top 28 Albums of 2024...
Pop and Power Anthems
Charli XCX’s Brat reignites hyper-pop with bold, experimental beats and clever lyrics, solidifying her as a visionary. Olivia Rodrigo’s Guts delivers raw emotional power, with standout tracks that balance angst and vulnerability. Sabrina Carpenter’s Short n Sweet is a refreshing burst of catchy melodies and heartfelt storytelling, while Taylor Swift’s The Tortured Poets Department explores intricate themes of creativity and heartache, showcasing her evolution as a lyricist.
Indie Innovations and Alternative Allure
English Teacher’s This Could Be Texas is a witty, genre-blending album that reflects modern existential musings. The Last Dinner Party’s Prelude to the Ecstasy offers lush arrangements and cinematic grandeur, making it one of the year’s most captivating releases. Fontaines D.C.’s Romance dives deep into lyrical intimacy, and Amyl and The Sniffers’ Cartoon Darkness brings frenetic punk energy with a surreal edge.
Rock Legends and Experimental Pioneers
The Cure’s Song of a Lost World is a haunting masterpiece that reaffirms their gothic-rock legacy, while Idles’ Tangk packs visceral power with socially charged narratives. Vampire Weekend’s Only God Was Above Us explores bold sonic landscapes, blending experimental sounds with timeless hooks. Kendrick Lamar’s GNX dazzles with innovative production and deeply personal reflections, proving his status as one of the greatest storytellers in music today.
Soulful Journeys and Thoughtful Reflections
Michael Kiwanuka’s Small Changes is a soulful exploration of life’s challenges and triumphs, while Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds’ Wild God delivers profound meditations on faith and mortality. Elles Bailey’s Beneath The Neon Glow offers a rich fusion of blues and Americana, brimming with evocative storytelling.
Jazz, Dance, and Genre Fusion
Ezra Collective’s Dance, No One’s Watching is a celebration of jazz’s vibrant future, merging technical brilliance with pure joy. Fred Again..’s Ten Days captures a pulsating, emotional journey through electronic soundscapes, and Mdou Moctar’s Funeral For Justice blends desert blues with urgent social commentary, creating a truly global sound.
Nostalgic Flourishes and Emotional Resonance
Los Campesinos!’s All Hell pairs nostalgia with sharp wit, creating a triumphant return to form, while Katy J Pearson’s Someday, Now radiates warmth and hope through its introspective songwriting.
1. Brat - Charli xcx
2. This Could Be Texas - English Teacher
3. Prelude to the Ecstasy - The Last Dinner Party
4. Guts - Olivia Rodrigo
5. Short n Sweet - Sabrina Carpenter
6. Romance - Fontaines D.C
7. Cartoon Darkness - Amyl and The Sniffers
8. The Tortured Poets Department - Taylor Swift
9. Only God Was Above Us - Vampire Weekend
10. Beneath The Neon Glow - Elles Bailey
11. Song of a Lost World - The Cure
12. Ballad of a Bystander - The Reytons
13. Buried Alive - Dom Martin
14. GNX - Kendrick Lamar
15. Tangk - Idles
16. Hysterical Strength - Deadletter
17. Ten Days - Fred Again..
18. Funeral For Justice - Mdou Mortar
19. Every Inch of Earth Pulsates - W. H. Lung
20. Dance, No One’s Watching - Ezra Collective
21. I Wonder if the World Knows - The K's
22. Small Changes - Michael Kiwanuka
23. Wild God - Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds
24. Radical Optimism- Dua Lipa
25. Patterns In Repeat - Laura Marling
26. Someday, Now - Katy J Pearson
27. Iechyd Da - Bill Ryder-Jones
28. All Hell - Los Campesinos!
Here’s to another great year of music in 2025!
