The 25 Best Albums of 2024 So Far

90 minute playlist, all genres. With liner notes, music videos, and links to all vinyl variants.

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I can hear you now: “A best-of list already?! What in tarnation?!”

To our loyal followers, you're already well-acquainted with our Album of the Year Leaderboard, a continually updated list of standout albums. With 25 worthy albums now gracing our playlist, it feels like the perfect time to check in on the standings. You'll find the complete playlist at the end of this article.

Disclaimer: I am just one man, so there’s countless albums I haven’t yet to fully explore. Notable absences include works by IDLES, Brittany Howard, Ty Segall, Crawlers, Madi Diaz, Courting, Erika de Casier, Stay Inside, and Yard Act, among many others. Plus, there's buzz around new releases…