Albums Of The Year 2024!

[treeduck]

11 hours ago, BastillePark said:

Saxon is still a thing? What's next, Krokus?

Krokus have been tearing it up haven't they?? 

[Entre_Perpetuo]

22 minutes ago, bluefox4000 said:

 

 

hey listen to me.  if they were to pull an American Idiot- Trump's revenge.......and it was great on top of it.....i'd be thrilled, lol.  go to the well if you can get a banger out of it.

 

But they went to the well and barely pulled out a full pale, lol

 

Mick

Revolution Radio had more fire.

 

Even Father Of All had more fun! 

[bluefox4000]

6 minutes ago, Entre_Perpetuo said:

Revolution Radio had more fire.

 

Even Father Of All had more fun! 

 

 

father of all rules and i'll stand by that.

 

the hate was almost parody like, lol

 

Mick

[Entre_Perpetuo]

2 minutes ago, bluefox4000 said:

 

 

father of all rules and i'll stand by that.

 

the hate was almost parody like, lol

 

Mick

Honestly I really enjoyed it, especially when it went on sale for like 6 bucks on Amazon a couple months after it came out, lol.

[Chicken hawk]

Probably a Taylor Swift album.  

[bluefox4000]

25 minutes ago, Chicken hawk said:

Probably a Taylor Swift album.  

 

 

Outtake from tortured Poets

 

"i can't believe we drifted apart.

You broke my heart.

Our love has gone down...........like a wet fart."

 

Classic there

 

Mick

Edited December 12, 2024 by bluefox4000

[Union 5-3992]

Judas Priest - Invincible Shield

Holy cow, they actually matched the awesome Firepower record.

 

High on Fire - Cometh the Storm

Maybe a bit bias because I saw these guys at the Muddy Roots fest this year but this is like Motorhead made way heavier. Matt Pike fully embodies the spirit (and voice) of Lemmy on stage and this album is a scorcher.

 

Jerry Cantrell - I Want Blood

This took a few listens but it really grew on me. It's a great follow-up to Brighten. I'm fine with AiC not releasing anything new as long as Jerry keeps pumping out solo music.

 

Horseburner - Voice of Storms

Another really fun metal album. It was an instant hit for me and had a really infectious energy.

 

Opeth - The Last Will & Testament

Definitely not their best but I really like their blend of Newpeth and Oldpeth. Prog mixed with death metal for a demented Succession themed musical. Mikael went full hog with his cheesy vocals and over indulgence in keys/flutes/weird 70s vibes.

 

David Gilmour - Luck & Strange

This is a huge improvement from his previous solo album. This is a really mature piece for Gilmour and is probably my favorite ex Floyd album other than his debut album.

 

Handsome Jack - A Good Thing

Local Buffalo band that has an awesome 70s throwback sound. Many bands like Gretta Van Fleet have attempted to recapture the essence of that 70s sound but they always infuse some modern sensibilities that ruin the illusion. If you told me this was some undiscovered 70s band, I'd fully believe you. They've really managed to hit a nice blend of CCR and Link Wray.

 

Amigo the Devil - Yours Until the War is Over

This is demented folk rock with heavy metal lyrics. Lots of catchy songs about robbing liquor stores, breaking into heaven, and abusing drugs. A few serious songs, a few comedic songs, all with a bit of an ironic twist in the lyrics. He's 3/3 on great albums now.

 

Jack White - No Name

A really straightforward rock album. No bullshit. His best of his solo career (the rest have bored me so far).

 

Blood Incantation - Absolute Elsewhere

A lot of guys also like this one. It's a cool blend of sounds that grabbed me on my first listen. They border just on the edge of ripping off Pink Floyd but since I'm a Porcupine Tree fan, that doesn't bother me too much.

 

Some honorable mentions

Heavy Temple - Garden of Heathens

Black Country Communion - V

The Lemon Twigs - A Dream is All We Know

Slim Cessna's Auto Club - Kinnery of Lupercalia: Buell Legion

The Smile - Wall of Eyes

Black Pyramid - The Paths of Time are Vast

King Gizzard and the Wizard Lizard - Flight b741

 

[Derek19]

Judas Priest - Invincible Shield (Deluxe edition)

Def Leppard - One Night Only: Live At the Leadmill, Sheffield - May 19, 2023

Coldplay - Moon Music

Lee Aaron - Tattoo Me

Colin James - Chasing the Sun

Mary Frances Leahy - First Light

[Nova Carmina]

1 hour ago, Union 5-3992 said:

Judas Priest - Invincible Shield

Holy cow, they actually matched the awesome Firepower record.

 

High on Fire - Cometh the Storm

Maybe a bit bias because I saw these guys at the Muddy Roots fest this year but this is like Motorhead made way heavier. Matt Pike fully embodies the spirit (and voice) of Lemmy on stage and this album is a scorcher.

 

Jerry Cantrell - I Want Blood

This took a few listens but it really grew on me. It's a great follow-up to Brighten. I'm fine with AiC not releasing anything new as long as Jerry keeps pumping out solo music.

 

Horseburner - Voice of Storms

Another really fun metal album. It was an instant hit for me and had a really infectious energy.

 

Opeth - The Last Will & Testament

Definitely not their best but I really like their blend of Newpeth and Oldpeth. Prog mixed with death metal for a demented Succession themed musical. Mikael went full hog with his cheesy vocals and over indulgence in keys/flutes/weird 70s vibes.

 

David Gilmour - Luck & Strange

This is a huge improvement from his previous solo album. This is a really mature piece for Gilmour and is probably my favorite ex Floyd album other than his debut album.

 

Handsome Jack - A Good Thing

Local Buffalo band that has an awesome 70s throwback sound. Many bands like Gretta Van Fleet have attempted to recapture the essence of that 70s sound but they always infuse some modern sensibilities that ruin the illusion. If you told me this was some undiscovered 70s band, I'd fully believe you. They've really managed to hit a nice blend of CCR and Link Wray.

 

Amigo the Devil - Yours Until the War is Over

This is demented folk rock with heavy metal lyrics. Lots of catchy songs about robbing liquor stores, breaking into heaven, and abusing drugs. A few serious songs, a few comedic songs, all with a bit of an ironic twist in the lyrics. He's 3/3 on great albums now.

 

Jack White - No Name

A really straightforward rock album. No bullshit. His best of his solo career (the rest have bored me so far).

 

Blood Incantation - Absolute Elsewhere

A lot of guys also like this one. It's a cool blend of sounds that grabbed me on my first listen. They border just on the edge of ripping off Pink Floyd but since I'm a Porcupine Tree fan, that doesn't bother me too much.

 

Some honorable mentions

Heavy Temple - Garden of Heathens

Black Country Communion - V

The Lemon Twigs - A Dream is All We Know

Slim Cessna's Auto Club - Kinnery of Lupercalia: Buell Legion

The Smile - Wall of Eyes

Black Pyramid - The Paths of Time are Vast

King Gizzard and the Wizard Lizard - Flight b741

 

 

Some of these sound interesting. I'll start with the High on Fire, then try the Handsome Jack.

 

And please tell me that Oldpeth and Newpeth are terms fans really use! 

[Union 5-3992]

Just now, Nova Carmina said:

 

Some of these sound interesting. I'll start with the High on Fire, then try the Handsome Jack.

 

And please tell me that Oldpeth and Newpeth are terms fans really use! 

 

Absolutely. Some are calling the new album the ushering in of a third era, Neopeth

[Segue Myles]

5 hours ago, bluefox4000 said:

i'm gonna try but it may turn out to be a short list this year.

 

1. judas Priest-Invincible Shield

2. Black Crowes-Happiness Bastards

3.Mark Knopler-One Deep River

4.. Willow-Empathogen

5. Billie Eilish Hit me Hard and soft (note......is this my fav by her.  No but i still grow more a fan each day)

 

 

and that's it for me.  yes there's no Taylor Swift cause the album is mopey dopey ass cheese and actually i'm over her.  Seriously i have no use for a whiny billionaire who needs to take a jet plane to her bathroom to change her tampon.

 

Green day......Trust me i'd loved them on here but as an old band they pulled the lazy card while bands like JP are out here eating younger artists for lunch, lol

 

i can't put PJ on here.  because while the music on it has won me over a bit.  it's production and pitch correction is a crime.

 

Sabrina Carpenter is fun but not AOTY material.

 

Opeth........they at least tried but........pass.

 

so slim year for me but the listed ones i loved.

 

Mick

 

 

Woaaaaah I forgot that Willow album was this year! My brain put that as 2023!

 

Sabrina is...if you wanna use the label...my guilty pleasure of the year. 

[Entre_Perpetuo]

2 hours ago, Segue Myles said:

Woaaaaah I forgot that Willow album was this year! My brain put that as 2023!

 

Sabrina is...if you wanna use the label...my guilty pleasure of the year. 

The Willow album might be literally note for note perfect. I don’t even have any kind of bias for her it’s the first full length of her’s I’ve ever heard.

[J2112YYZ]

11 hours ago, treeduck said:

Krokus have been tearing it up haven't they?? 

 

Does anyone else think that the chorus to Screaming In The Night by Krokus sounds like Journey? Because when I was younger I used to think it was a Journey song 😄

[treeduck]

50 minutes ago, J2112YYZ said:

 

Does anyone else think that the chorus to Screaming In The Night by Krokus sounds like Journey? Because when I was younger I used to think it was a Journey song 😄

I've got the album bu,t I can't remember it! 

[Leanne]

Pearl Jam - Dark Matter

Jack White - No Name

Black Crowes - Happiness Bastards

Bon Jovi - Legendary

Taylor Swift - The Tortured Poets Department

[Entre_Perpetuo]

3 hours ago, Leanne said:

Pearl Jam - Dark Matter

Jack White - No Name

Black Crowes - Happiness Bastards

Bon Jovi - Legendary

Taylor Swift - The Tortured Poets Department

You and Segue should be like besties.

[Segue Myles]

9 hours ago, Entre_Perpetuo said:

You and Segue should be like besties.

It's actually made me wanna try the new Bon Jovi! I've given up on them

[Leanne]

3 hours ago, Segue Myles said:

It's actually made me wanna try the new Bon Jovi! I've given up on them

 

I think it’s good but it’s not their best. My favorite song on there is Living Proof. 

[Segue Myles]

14 minutes ago, Leanne said:

 

I think it’s good but it’s not their best. My favorite song on there is Living Proof. 

To be fair the last album they released that I would rank amongst their best is probably Bounce. I also thought the leftovers album Burning Bridges was way better than it deserved to be. But I've disliked the two albums prior to this one immensely. 

[Entre_Perpetuo]

I’m definitely still a couple weeks out from totally finalizing my list, but as I’ve already revisited about half of my standing top ten, I can say it’s been a super awesome year for music for me, and there’s a very close race for first place between at least 6 or 7 albums. When I do post my list I’m probably gonna do a whole top 25 if not a top 50.

[treeduck]

Pete Pardo DEMANDED to be included in this thread!

 

 

[Entre_Perpetuo]

1 hour ago, treeduck said:

Pete Pardo DEMANDED to be included in this thread!

 

 

Wait did he actually?

[treeduck]

47 minutes ago, Entre_Perpetuo said:

Wait did he actually?

Of course!

[The Analog Cub]

The new King Gizzard album this year was fun, and better in a live setting, but ultimately not what I'm after when I reach for their discography.

 

That's fine, the next one is supposedly recorded with an orchestra and the single they released is insanely good 

[Union 5-3992]

3 hours ago, The Analog Cub said:

The new King Gizzard album this year was fun, and better in a live setting, but ultimately not what I'm after when I reach for their discography.

 

That's fine, the next one is supposedly recorded with an orchestra and the single they released is insanely good 

Nice thing about Gizzard is you don't have to wait long if something isn't your speed. I like Flight b741 as a fun ode to southern rock but it's no AOTY for me. Definitely a step above The Silver Chord