James Croft's BlogMy favourite albums of 2024
Here are some bits of music that came out this year that I enjoyed!
Mahal EP — Glass Beams – Aussie jam-band, sort of a more indian/eastern-inspired funk. I dig it.
People Who Aren’t There Anymore — Future Islands – the boys are doing their thing!!
Hyperdrama — Justice – return to form for the French duo, with some fun disco, electronica, house, a touch of the crunchy maximalism of their older work, plus free Kevin Parker!
A LA SALA — Khruangbin – the riffs and vibes just sorta blow past you on the wind. it never outstays its welcome.
No Name — Jack White – I just saw Jack White play at Fortitude Music Hall; the last time was 21 years ago at Livid 2003. He is still the master of putting on a show and these songs ruled live.
In Waves — Jamie xx – it’s funny, this couldn’t be more different from In Colour, but it works.
Slipping Away — Tim Heidecker – some people can’t get past the comedian making earnest music, but that’s not me. this is just great glowy am rock and catchy tunes.
Only God Was Above Us — Vampire Weekend – Can’t forget this one – took a minute to sink in but there are so many bits and pieces from this that are wholly new and yet, incredibly Vampire Weekend.
My favourite album from Fred again.. this year was actually Real Life 3, but that didn’t come out in 2024. He put this out as a rooftop set called “Fred again.. – Rooftop Live (Arun’s Roof, London)” which I put on in the background all the time and it makes me feel like i’m at a little house party.
