Albums of 2024
The records from 2024 that made our lists.
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1Eternal SunshineAriana Grande
Eternal Sunshine
A sleek, reflective pop record of heartbreak and renewal. Polished and acclaimed. A mature peak.
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2Cowboy CarterBeyoncé
Cowboy Carter
A sprawling, country-embracing genre statement. Bold and acclaimed. A late-career landmark.
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3Hit Me Hard and SoftBillie Eilish
Hit Me Hard and Soft
A polished, dynamic third album of confident range. Bold and acclaimed. A creative high.
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4BratCharli XCX
Brat
A brash, club-focused pop record of confessional edge that became a cultural moment. Bold and influential. Her defining album.
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5Radical OptimismDua Lipa
Radical Optimism
A breezy, psychedelia-tinged pop follow-up. Polished and tuneful. A strong record.
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6In WavesJamie xx
In Waves
A warm, dancefloor-focused follow-up to In Colour. Hypnotic and acclaimed. A strong return.
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7GNXKendrick Lamar
GNX
A surprise, confident late record of West Coast energy. Sharp and acclaimed. A strong return.
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8Short n' SweetSabrina Carpenter
Short n' Sweet
A witty, polished pop record of clever hooks that made Carpenter a headliner. Bright and fun. A breakthrough.
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9The Tortured Poets DepartmentTaylor Swift
The Tortured Poets Department
A sprawling, literary synth-pop record of heartbreak. Wordy and huge. A blockbuster.
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10ChromakopiaTyler, the Creator
Chromakopia
A dense, personal peak of layered production and reflection. Bold and acclaimed. A creative high.