Best Music 🎶 of 2024!

[Wes C. Attle]

Yo, thank you. Definitely some shit that completely off my radar. I'm only halfway through that Allegra Krieger album and already love it. Like if Hop Along and Soccer Mommy had a baby.

Working on my list and know what I'm probably giving points to but wanna play catch-up first. Also, I'm feeling obligated that Chappell Roan album a real listen so that all of my lady friends aren't outraged when I sent out my end of the year list.

I recommend subscribing to his newsletter, I think the email comes like once a week and they’ve been great

 

[DownIsTheNewUp]

I recommend subscribing to his newsletter, I think the email comes like once a week and they’ve been great

Being that I'm also in Chicago and I bet he is catching a lot of these acts live, I just may do that.

 

[TenderLovingKiller®]

Yo, thank you. Definitely some shit that completely off my radar. I'm only halfway through that Allegra Krieger album and already love it. Like if Hop Along and Soccer Mommy early Julien Baker had a baby.

Working on my list and know what I'm probably giving points to but wanna play catch-up first. Also, I'm feeling obligated that Chappell Roan album a real listen so that all of my lady friends aren't outraged when I sent out my end of the year list.

Your in luck Chappell’s album came out at the end of 2023 so it’s not eligible for this year.

You should still listen to it though it’s an incredibly fun pop record.

 

[avecigrec]

Your in luck Chappell’s album came out at the end of 2023 so it’s not eligible for this year.

You should still listen to it though it’s an incredibly fun pop record.

It's actually what's playing over here right now. Wife and the youngest were having a dance party for a bit

 

[TenderLovingKiller®]

It's actually what's playing over here right now. Wife and the youngest were having a dance party for a bit

I just got my PIFsgiving copy from @Kris in the mail today. Don’t get a chance to spin it yet though.

Had it cam out in 2024 instead of 2023 it woulda made my year end list for sure.

 

[Hollywood]

Always one of my favourite lists of the year!

The 25 Worst Album Covers of 2024 │ Exclaim!

Your daily dose of the best music, film and comedy news, reviews, streams, concert listings, interviews and other exclusives on Exclaim!

exclaim.ca

Same, being a Canadian publication and all

 

[Nee Lewman]

I finally got around to listening to the Blood Incantation album and I see why it is getting so much year end love. Really good stuff.

 

[DownIsTheNewUp]

I finally got around to listening to the Blood Incantation album and I see why it is getting so much year end love. Really good stuff.

Their show a couple of weeks ago melted my face off.

 

[musicjunkiegreg]

Always one of my favourite lists of the year!

The 25 Worst Album Covers of 2024 │ Exclaim!

Your daily dose of the best music, film and comedy news, reviews, streams, concert listings, interviews and other exclusives on Exclaim!

exclaim.ca

Is there a "Best Album Covers of the Year" list out there anywhere?

 

[Fleetwood-Matt]

Is there a "Best Album Covers of the Year" list out there anywhere?

Exclaim did one also

Exclaim!'s Favourite Album Covers of 2024 │ Exclaim!

Your daily dose of the best music, film and comedy news, reviews, streams, concert listings, interviews and other exclusives on Exclaim!

exclaim.ca

 

[jdr2187]

OLD ROOKIE’S FAVORITE RECORDS OF 2024

By Ian Bremner Staying on top of things all the wonderful new music can feel like an impossible feat. If a record truly hooks you and you spend a week soaking in it, by the time you come up for air…

oldrookie.com

 

[jdr2187]

These were my personal favorites for 2024.

1. Willie Watson - Willie Watson
2. Gillian Welch & Dave Rawlings - Woodland
3. The Deslondes - Roll It Out
4. Jessica Pratt - Here In The Pitch
5. Shawn Hess - Wild Onion
6. The Lostines - Meet The Lostines
7. MJ Lenderman - Manning Fireworks
8. John Moreland - Visitor
9. Hurray For The Riff Raff - The Past Is Still Alive
10. Pat Reedy - Make It Back Home

11. Jake Xerxes Fussel - When I'm Called
12. Chris Acker - Famous Lunch
13. Waxahtchee - Tigers Blood
14. Jonny Blue Skies - Passage Du Desir
15. Cameron Winter - Heavy Metal
16. Jennifer Castle - Camelot
17. Yasmin Williams - Acadia
18. Jack White - No Name
19. Ka - The Thief Next To Jesus
20. Rosali - Bite Down

21. Phosphorescent - Revelator
22. JP Harris - Is A Trash Fire
23. Desiree Cannnon - Radio Heat
24. Hunter Hicks - Maple Syrup Jar
25. Red Clay Strays - Made By These Moments
26. Scott Ballew - Rio Bravo
27. Pernice Brothers - Who Will You Believe
28. Sentimental Family Band - Sweethearts Only
29. Haley Heynderickx - Seed of a Seed
30. Merce Lemon - Watch Me Drive Them Dogs Wild

31. Amigo The Devil - Yours Until The War Is Over
32. Color Green - Fool's Parade
33. Charley Crocket - $10 Cowboy/Visions of Dallas
34. Cindy Lee - Diamond Jubilee
35. Melissa Carper - Borned in Ya
36. Little Wings - High On The Glade
37. Karl Blau - Vultures of Love
38. Lee Bagget - Waves For A Begull
40. Nick Cave - Wild God

41. Itasca - Imitation of War
42. Simon Joyner - Coyote Butterfly
43. Laura Marling - Patterns In Repeat
44. Enumclaw - Home in Another Life
45. Idles - TANGK
46. Jamey Johnson - Midnight Gasoline
47. Steel Saddle - Steel Saddle
48. Kiki Cavazos - Early Morning Songs
49. Austin Leonard Jones - Famous Times
50. Abby Webster - Livin By The Water

Favorite Live Albums
Ramsay Midwood - Manchaca Eyeball
Cat Clyde - Live at Rare Bird Farm
Hiss Golden Messenger - Jesus is Bored and Other Favorites

Favorite Cover Album
Erin, Matt, & Paul - Jesus + More

Albums from 2023 I didnt hear till this year but would have definitely been on my 2023 list if I had.
Theo Lawrence - Cherie
Theo Lawrence - Pickin & Singin
Abe Partridge - Love in the Dark
Cat Clyde - Down Rounder

 

[TenderLovingKiller®]

These were my personal favorites for 2024.

1. Willie Watson - Willie Watson
2. Gillian Welch & Dave Rawlings - Woodland
3. The Deslondes - Roll It Out
4. Jessica Pratt - Here In The Pitch
5. Shawn Hess - Wild Onion
6. The Lostines - Meet The Lostines
7. MJ Lenderman - Manning Fireworks
8. John Moreland - Visitor
9. Hurray For The Riff Raff - The Past Is Still Alive
10. Pat Reedy - Make It Back Home

11. Jake Xerxes Fussel - When I'm Called
12. Chris Acker - Famous Lunch
13. Waxahtchee - Tigers Blood
14. Jonny Blue Skies - Passage Du Desir
15. Cameron Winter - Heavy Metal
16. Jennifer Castle - Camelot
17. Yasmin Williams - Acadia
18. Jack White - No Name
19. Ka - The Thief Next To Jesus
20. Rosali - Bite Down

21. Phosphorescent - Revelator
22. JP Harris - Is A Trash Fire
23. Desiree Cannnon - Radio Heat
24. Hunter Hicks - Maple Syrup Jar
25. Red Clay Strays - Made By These Moments
26. Scott Ballew - Rio Bravo
27. Pernice Brothers - Who Will You Believe
28. Sentimental Family Band - Sweethearts Only
29. Haley Heynderickx - Seed of a Seed
30. Merce Lemon - Watch Me Drive Them Dogs Wild

31. Amigo The Devil - Yours Until The War Is Over
32. Color Green - Fool's Parade
33. Charley Crocket - $10 Cowboy/Visions of Dallas
34. Cindy Lee - Diamond Jubilee
35. Melissa Carper - Borned in Ya
36. Little Wings - High On The Glade
37. Karl Blau - Vultures of Love
38. Lee Bagget - Waves For A Begull
40. Nick Cave - Wild God

41. Itasca - Imitation of War
42. Simon Joyner - Coyote Butterfly
43. Laura Marling - Patterns In Repeat
44. Enumclaw - Home in Another Life
45. Idles - TANGK
46. Jamey Johnson - Midnight Gasoline
47. Steel Saddle - Steel Saddle
48. Kiki Cavazos - Early Morning Songs
49. Austin Leonard Jones - Famous Times
50. Abby Webster - Livin By The Water

Favorite Live Albums
Ramsay Midwood - Manchaca Eyeball
Cat Clyde - Live at Rare Bird Farm
Hiss Golden Messenger - Jesus is Bored and Other Favorites

Favorite Cover Album
Erin, Matt, & Paul - Jesus + More

Albums from 2023 I didnt hear till this year but would have definitely been on my 2023 list if I had.
Theo Lawrence - Cherie
Theo Lawrence - Pickin & Singin
Abe Partridge - Love in the Dark
Cat Clyde - Down Rounder

Don’t forget to add your picks here…

Thread 'YEAR END MEGALIST 2024!!!!'

Dec 7, 2024

IT'S THAT TIME OF THE YEAR AGAIN TO GET TOGETHER ALL OF OUR YEAR END LISTS AND MAKE A COLLECTIVE FORUM YEAR END MEGALIST!!!! @Woob_woob has not responded to my inquiry from a few days ago and has not been active since August, so I will continue to manage this year end tradition until he requests it back.
I'm sure most of you know how this goes.

Rules​

1) Everyone has 100 points to distribute to their favorite albums of 2024.

a) The most points you can give to a single album is 20 points.​

b) You must use all 100 points. No exceptions.​

...

• Rip_City
• Replies: 99
• Forum: General Music & Vinyl

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[Holdsworthian]

What a killer year. Still wrestling with my list! Thank you all again for the input here - lots of things new to me.

 

[Rip_City]

These were my personal favorites for 2024.

1. Willie Watson - Willie Watson
2. Gillian Welch & Dave Rawlings - Woodland
3. The Deslondes - Roll It Out
4. Jessica Pratt - Here In The Pitch
5. Shawn Hess - Wild Onion
6. The Lostines - Meet The Lostines
7. MJ Lenderman - Manning Fireworks
8. John Moreland - Visitor
9. Hurray For The Riff Raff - The Past Is Still Alive
10. Pat Reedy - Make It Back Home

11. Jake Xerxes Fussel - When I'm Called
12. Chris Acker - Famous Lunch
13. Waxahtchee - Tigers Blood
14. Jonny Blue Skies - Passage Du Desir
15. Cameron Winter - Heavy Metal
16. Jennifer Castle - Camelot
17. Yasmin Williams - Acadia
18. Jack White - No Name
19. Ka - The Thief Next To Jesus
20. Rosali - Bite Down

21. Phosphorescent - Revelator
22. JP Harris - Is A Trash Fire
23. Desiree Cannnon - Radio Heat
24. Hunter Hicks - Maple Syrup Jar
25. Red Clay Strays - Made By These Moments
26. Scott Ballew - Rio Bravo
27. Pernice Brothers - Who Will You Believe
28. Sentimental Family Band - Sweethearts Only
29. Haley Heynderickx - Seed of a Seed
30. Merce Lemon - Watch Me Drive Them Dogs Wild

31. Amigo The Devil - Yours Until The War Is Over
32. Color Green - Fool's Parade
33. Charley Crocket - $10 Cowboy/Visions of Dallas
34. Cindy Lee - Diamond Jubilee
35. Melissa Carper - Borned in Ya
36. Little Wings - High On The Glade
37. Karl Blau - Vultures of Love
38. Lee Bagget - Waves For A Begull
40. Nick Cave - Wild God

41. Itasca - Imitation of War
42. Simon Joyner - Coyote Butterfly
43. Laura Marling - Patterns In Repeat
44. Enumclaw - Home in Another Life
45. Idles - TANGK
46. Jamey Johnson - Midnight Gasoline
47. Steel Saddle - Steel Saddle
48. Kiki Cavazos - Early Morning Songs
49. Austin Leonard Jones - Famous Times
50. Abby Webster - Livin By The Water

Favorite Live Albums
Ramsay Midwood - Manchaca Eyeball
Cat Clyde - Live at Rare Bird Farm
Hiss Golden Messenger - Jesus is Bored and Other Favorites

Favorite Cover Album
Erin, Matt, & Paul - Jesus + More

Albums from 2023 I didnt hear till this year but would have definitely been on my 2023 list if I had.
Theo Lawrence - Cherie
Theo Lawrence - Pickin & Singin
Abe Partridge - Love in the Dark
Cat Clyde - Down Rounder

KA MENTIONED

 

[DownIsTheNewUp]

The Line of Best fit is my favorite non-US publication. They usually have a ton of overlap with my lists. What's interesting is how little of the back half of theirs I've heard this year. Front end is great with a surprise #1 that I'm overdue to revisit:

The Best Albums of 2024 Ranked

Pop went brat, guitars are back, and bands are cool again – from Mk.gee, Mannequin Pussy, and Merce Lemon to Charli, Camila, and Crack Cloud, we rank the records that defined our 2024.

www.thelineofbestfit.com

 

[Hollywood]

The Line of Best fit is my favorite non-US publication. They usually have a ton of overlap with my lists. What's interesting is how little of the back half of theirs I've heard this year. Front end is great with a surprise #1 that I'm overdue to revisit:

The Best Albums of 2024 Ranked

Pop went brat, guitars are back, and bands are cool again – from Mk.gee, Mannequin Pussy, and Merce Lemon to Charli, Camila, and Crack Cloud, we rank the records that defined our 2024.

www.thelineofbestfit.com

I was not expecting to see that album at #1!

 

[wokeupnew]

I'm not as hot on the new MJ Lenderman like everyone else, however, whenever I listen to it "She's Leaving You" demands repeated listens. What a mf'ing JAM. Song of the year potential with that track.

Update, I think this album is really solid. Definitely a grower. It's just vibing with me right now. Again, "She's Leaving You" is a classic. I cannot listen to the album and not repeat that track a few times in a row. It just misses out on my top 10 of the year by a nose.

 

[Turbo]

Update, I think this album is really solid. Definitely a grower. It's just vibing with me right now. Again, "She's Leaving You" is a classic. I cannot listen to the album and not repeat that track a few times in a row. It just misses out on my top 10 of the year by a nose.

Felt very much the same. That track is the one that makes you come back. I like the record but I wish the back end had a little more punch. (And the first few tracks too, for that matter).

 

[TenderLovingKiller®]

Felt very much the same. That track is the one that makes you come back. I like the record but I wish the back end had a little more punch. (And the first few tracks too, for that matter).

Me spinning Manning Fireworks for the first time…