Get ready for the most anticipated music releases of 2024, featuring Charli XCX, The Cure, and more. From pop to rock to hip-hop, this year’s albums promise to be unforgettable.
This appears to be a list of the top 25 albums of the year, based on various “best of” lists from publications around the world. Here’s a brief summary of each album:
- The Cure – The Tortured Poets Department (not actually by The Cure, but by Taylor Swift) – A surprise album that showcases Swift’s songwriting skills and emotional depth.
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Sabrina Carpenter – Short N’ Sweet – A pop album with a winning formula, featuring memorable one-liners and catchy hooks.
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Kendrick Lamar – GNX – A razor-sharp rap album that tackles themes of liars, empty rhymes, and the importance of taking hip-hop seriously.
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Waxahatchee – Tigers Blood – A country-rock album with piercing insight into anxiety, self-doubt, and sobriety.
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Cindy Lee – Diamond Jubilee – A mysterious, dreamy pop album that’s only available as a continuous stream or download.
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Tyler, The Creator – Chromokopia (not actually by Tyler, but the 11th album on this list) – A new album from an artist known for his eclectic style and genre-bending sound.
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Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds – Wild God (12th on this list) – An album that explores themes of love, death, and redemption.
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Beth Gibbons – Lives Outgrown (13th on this list) – A solo album from the Portishead singer, featuring atmospheric soundscapes and introspective lyrics.
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Mk.Gee – Two Star & The Dream People (14th on this list) – An album that blends electronic and indie rock elements with catchy hooks.
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Jessica Pratt – Here In The Pitch (14th on this list) – A folk-inspired album with a focus on introspective lyrics and soothing melodies.
The rest of the list features albums from artists such as Adrianne Lenker, Doechii, Clairo, Nala Sinephro, English Teacher, The Last Dinner Party, Magdalena Bay, Nilufer Yanya, and more.
