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What a magical year for music it was. Thank you, 2024. Thank you to all the musicians and bands who made it happen. #BestAlbumsof2024 #2024Top15Albums
December 31, 2024 at 10:29 PM
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Lagniappe: Eric Bibb - *In The Real World*: Fervor and passion occasionally overwhelm songcraft and nuance but he is tough to beat when he strikes a proper balance and he frequently does here. Eric Bibb’s music makes me a better man. #BestAlbumsof2024 #2024Top15Albums
December 30, 2024 at 2:06 PM
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1. The Cure - Songs of A Lost World: What can you say about an album that lives up to 16 yrs of anticipation, months of hype? What do you do with an album with all the best features of its iconic creator w/o feeling like rehash of past glories? Simply the best. #BestAlbumsof2024 #2024Top15Albums
December 30, 2024 at 1:31 PM
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1. Plexi Stad - siren dance EP
your parade
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this band has only released 8 songs (2 EPs)
Everything about them is my cup o tea & I can't get enough.
Like Joe Strummer fronting the Talking Heads
Can't wait to see what their future brings!
Your Parade
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December 29, 2024 at 4:54 PM
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2. Beige Banquet - ornamental hermit
substance (sustenance)
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Beginning as a solo project, Beige Banquet became a full band for their second full length album. Dark and quirky post-punk
Substance (Sustenance)
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December 29, 2024 at 4:11 PM
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3. Qlowski - the wound
Surrender
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An art/post-punk band from London who create dramatic dark pop music with deep male and high female vocals.
Qlowski - Surrender (Official Video)
YouTube video by Maple Death Records
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December 29, 2024 at 3:54 PM
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4. Torx - s/t

This German trio from Leipzig have listened to a lot of Talking Heads and love to rush through their songs of quirky punk.

Inside the Cage
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Torx - s​/​t (2024 / full album)
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December 29, 2024 at 7:07 AM
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5. Tommy Cossack & the Degenerators - agitators

A London egg-punk outfit releasing a sleazy, snotty debut album that's a good slab of dynamite

Cyber Attack
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Cyber Attack
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December 29, 2024 at 6:58 AM
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1. Bite Down - Rosali

Absolutely my favorite discovery of 2024. Don't be scared by the admittedly scary album cover. This is an album of perfectly pleasing Americana, strong start to finish. youtu.be/afsRhT1rCxM?...
Hopeless
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December 29, 2024 at 5:59 AM
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8. Dr. Sure's Unusual Practice - total reality
Realest
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7. Artificial Go! - hopscotch fever
aphrodisiac
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6. Cosey Mueller - softcore
falsches ding
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Realest
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December 29, 2024 at 5:52 AM
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I still love this band. All you haters can join the imperium and and get yourselves undone. ERUDITE HISTORY-REFERENCING, THEATER-KID TWEE FOLK POP 4 EVA! youtu.be/-CdhHvOgOkA?...
Joan in the Garden
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December 29, 2024 at 5:50 AM
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12. De Klok - stop the clock
freerange mycology
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11. DBR - s/t
carnations
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10. Blockhead - luminous rubble
dork crystal
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9. Media Puzzle - strategc lvng
garage sale
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Freerange Mycology
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December 29, 2024 at 5:43 AM
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15. Library Card - nothing, interesting
:well, actually
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14. Whispering Sons - the great calm
:standstill
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13. BZDET - mgla
:szczur
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Well, Actually
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December 29, 2024 at 5:33 AM
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3. A Dream Is All We Know - The Lemon Twigs

It's not just The Beach Boys. The D'Addario Bros. pay homage to Revolver-era Beatles, The Byrds & early power-pop. I get those who find this annoying and pandering, but these guys nail the sound. youtu.be/O37FO3oMU4I?...
They Don't Know How To Fall In Place
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December 29, 2024 at 5:26 AM
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4. "Only God Was Above Us," Vampire Weekend

Took me a long time to get into this band, but I'm fully on board now. Seems to be consensus that this is one of their best albums. youtu.be/eGMCoDZnaBA?...
Vampire Weekend - Hope
YouTube video by David Dean Burkhart
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December 29, 2024 at 5:11 AM
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5. "The Moon is in the Wrong Place," Shannon and The Clams

As I said in my #Top24of24 post on Track 2, this album has a tragic backstory, but still sounds like a kinetic garage-rock party that eventually arrives at acceptance. youtu.be/-ZLIoz7wNqw?...
The Moon Is In The Wrong Place
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December 29, 2024 at 5:04 AM
jdhathaway.bsky.social
2. St. Vincent - All Born Screaming: I was late to the St. Vincent party until taking a blind flyer on ABS. Annie Clark is an astonishing creative force! Her vision, skill, and mastery yield a breathtaking musical triumph. #BestAlbumsof2024 #2024Top15Albums
December 28, 2024 at 8:43 PM
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1 - MJ Lenderman - Manning Fireworks

There’s nothing groundbreaking about this LP.

On surface level, it’s a pretty straightforward alt-country record.

But everything MJL touches turns to gold - and this is no different.

An exceptional songwriter.
December 28, 2024 at 11:53 AM
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2 - Johnny Blue Skies - Passage du Desir

Sturgill Simpson - the most interesting country artist of the last decade - is no more.

Good job his alter-ego is up to the task of delivering some of the most beautiful songs of his career. A masterpiece.
December 28, 2024 at 11:46 AM
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3 - Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds - Wild God

I respected Cave’s last few albums but, honestly, I could never quite get past the - understandably - relentless sadness.

His latest with the Bad Seeds is joyous. I’m so glad it sounds like he has found some peace.
December 28, 2024 at 11:40 AM
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4 - Charli XCX - Brat

An album so good that it captured the zeitgeist in a way that no record in recent memory has managed to.

That was no fluke - it’s packed with countless tunes, clever lyrics & immaculate production.

The remix album was great, too.
December 28, 2024 at 11:38 AM
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5 - Vampire Weekend - Only God Was Above Us

I’ll admit that I take VW for granted: they release albums so sporadically, I forget how consistently great they are.

The production & mixing on their latest makes it, imo, the best *sounding* album of the year.
December 28, 2024 at 11:35 AM
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6 - Kendrick Lamar - GNX

TBAP is a top 10 of all time record. Liked, didn’t love Damn. Really respected Mr Morale but seldom feel compelled to revisit it.

GNX is arguable Kendrick’s most fun album.

Never thought I’d say this but: thanks Drake.
December 28, 2024 at 10:43 AM
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7 - Mount Eerie - Night Palace

I’ve been a fan of Phil Elverum’s work since I discovered the Microphones, but often have tended to respect his later albums as ME more than I have enjoyed them.

This changed with Night Palace - a wonderful LP to get lost in
December 28, 2024 at 10:37 AM
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8 - St Vincent - All Born Screaming

After hearing the album’s preceding singles, this was my most anticipated LP of the year.

It didn’t disappoint.

Excellent production, incredible guitar work, & nice to hear Dave Grohl where he belongs - behind the kit.
December 28, 2024 at 10:33 AM