Variety: Jem Aswad's Top 10 Albums of 2024

Variety's music writers offer their picks for 2024's best albums, including Beyonce, Kendrick Lamar, Taylor Swift, Charli XCX, Jack White and more.

Published: December 13, 2024 16:36 Source

# 1

Brat and it’s completely different but also still brat by Charli xcx

Album • Oct 11 / 2024 Electronic Dance Music Bubblegum Bass Electropop

# 2

In Waves by Jamie xx

Album • Sep 20 / 2024 House Future Garage

# 3

GNX by Kendrick Lamar

Album • Nov 21 / 2024 West Coast Hip Hop

# 4

CHROMAKOPIA by Tyler, The Creator

Album • Oct 28 / 2024 West Coast Hip Hop Neo-Soul

# 5

Bando Stone and The New World by Childish Gambino

Album • Jul 19 / 2024 Film Soundtrack Experimental Hip Hop Art Pop

# 6

For Your Consideration by Empress Of

Album • Mar 22 / 2024 Alt-Pop Dance-Pop

# 7

TANGK by IDLES

Album • Feb 16 / 2024 Art Rock Post-Punk

# 8

Algorithm by Lucky Daye

Album • Jun 28 / 2024 Psychedelic Soul Neo-Soul

# 9

No Name by Jack White

Album • Aug 02 / 2024 Garage Rock Revival Hard Rock

# 10

ORQUÍDEAS by Kali Uchis

Album • Jan 12 / 2024 Contemporary R&B Latin Pop

# 11

BRAT by Charli XCX

Album • Jun 07 / 2024 Electropop Electronic Dance Music