Favorite Albums of 2024
The arrival of 2024 brought plenty of great albums. Here are my top picks of the year.
Mac Miller’s posthumous album “Circles” is a beautiful sendoff and a true encapsulation of what made him so great.
Yung Lean finds himself at a crossroads on Starz, one that requires him to fully commit to the sounds that he wants to develop.
No Dream is a return to form for Jeff Rosenstock and examines our uncertain futures.
Reunions sees Jason Isbell at his most introspective as he learns to forgive his past mistakes.
N I T O is a strong performance from guitarist Ichika Nito in creating mellow atmospheres.
On Heaven to a Tortured Mind, Yves Tumor proves that they’re destined to be the rockstar of a new generation.
Fax Gang’s debut EP is an interesting dive into the bitcrushed melodies and distorted drums of HexD.
Shabaka and the Ancestors look to the future on their second album, We Are Sent Here By History.
On Subaqueous, Drown continues the journey of the unnamed protagonist down into the murky depths of the sea.
(sic)’s sense is Japanese emo rapper (sic)boy’s second EP and it takes cues from his American counterparts without sounding contrived.