PLAYBACK’s Best Albums of 2024

In a year full of impressive debuts, stunning follow-ups, and entertaining feuds, there was no shortage of music entertainment throughout 2024. From Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us” to Charli XCX’s “Brat summer”, music defined out lives. Whether it was Jessica Pratt’s serene vocals, Mk.Gee’s open-tuned, thrashing guitar, or Floating Points’ electrifying dance grooves, 2024 gave us some enchanting moments. Here are our favorite albums of the year.

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