Best Music 🎶 of 2024!

[DownIsTheNewUp]

Me spinning Manning Fireworks for the first time…
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I don't love Manning FIreworks quite as much as some people (though I do really enjoy it).

That said, I saw Lenderman play the block party for my Chicago neighborhood right before that album dropped and he was excellent live. At the time I did not realize he is Wednesday's guitarist (maybe just in studio at this point) AND played on the new Waxachatchee (spelling is always off with them so forgive me) which is easily my favorite release from them.

Dude is quickly becoming one of the most prolific guitarists the modern era and straight up helping to churn out modern classics. Wednesday's Rat Saw God might be a top 10 album of the decade for me.

 

[tvham]

One of my all time favorite bands - Saint Etienne - dropped an album last week. It's super chill and ambient, perfect for this time of year.

 

[TenderLovingKiller®]

I don't love Manning FIreworks quite as much as some people (though I do really enjoy it).

That said, I saw Lenderman play the block party for my Chicago neighborhood right before that album dropped and he was excellent live. At the time I did not realize he is Wednesday's guitarist (maybe just in studio at this point) AND played on the new Waxachatchee (spelling is always off with them so forgive me) which is easily my favorite release from them.

Dude is quickly becoming one of the most prolific guitarists the modern era and straight up helping to churn out modern classics. Wednesday's Rat Saw God might be a top 10 album of the decade for me.

Yeah, he’s a wonderful guitarist. Looking forward to seeing MJ in February when he comes to Seattle.

 

[Nee Lewman]

This Kim Deal record is something. I liked it on first listen but it just seems to get better every listen.

 

[Aron]

This Kim Deal record is something. I liked it on first listen but it just seems to get better every listen.

It does seem to get better with each listen. That first listen was kind of jarring for me. Not at all what I was expecting musically. So I think my brain and ears needed some listens to adjust accordingly.

 

[Turbo]

Alright, been massaging this list for a few weeks. I think this is what it's going to be. My top 40 of 2024.

 

[Turbo]

Link to a Tidal sampler playlist of my top-40 (one track from each album, minus Diamond Jubilee):

best of 2024 albums

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