The Best Albums of 2024

[@vinylpuff]

I don’t know how everyone else feels about this format (I suppose I could read the comments, but I won’t) …I really dig it!!! I love how you break down location, genre, and label and give a quick synopsis & your feedback on the record. I’ve taken a lot of screenshots to explore these bands / artists …especially those of the shoegaze / dream pop ilk. You have become one of my music gurus (guruesses?). Merry Christmas to you and Chris.

[@TheOmahaIntrovert]

That really is so kind of you to say you enjoy this format! I spent a lot of time on this. It probably would have been easier for me to film a "normal" video, but it was fun to learn something different! I may occasionally use this format in the future, too! There was a lot of shoegaze/dream pop on this list, so I hope you find several that you love! Merry Christmas back to you from Chris and I! Thank you!

[@russthompson8050]

Thanks so much! You help me discover so much new music. I'm gonna dive into this list and not come up for air for awhile!

[@TZ61]

I'm in the process of doing exactly the same thing.

[@rhorto01]

Hey Hannah! Thanks for the list. I look forward to hearing a lot of this as it is new to me. I see you successfully avoided The Lemon Twigs bandwagon. I did not. lol A Dream Is All We Know is my #1 of the year, Redd Kross' s/t was a close #2. On the jazz side Jerome Sabbagh's Heart album is great (a worthy follow-up to 2023's Vintage.) Happy New Year!!

[@tomcarmody5471]

Great video. I can't imagine how much time must have gone into making this. Much appreciated.

[@VinylandKicks86]

always a pleasure to watch your vids and discover bands i haven't heard of.hope you're having a happy holidays

[@TheOmahaIntrovert]

Thank you, my friend! Hopefully there are plenty new releases here for you to check out further and enjoy! Happy holidays back to you!

[@YouTubdotCub]

I can't believe I'm only JUST now into the bottom of the top 20 in your video and already have a substantial list of things I want to check out from what's under the top 20. Incredible, what a great best of 2024 list!

[@TheOmahaIntrovert]

Awesome! That was precisely my goal. There is just a crazy amount of good music out there that takes a little more digging to find! So glad you enjoyed my list! Thanks! Cheers!

[@YouTubdotCub]

@@TheOmahaIntrovert The top 20 was wall-to-wall stuff I HAVE to check out, already have checked out four albums in there that caught my eye and they're all incredible so far! Truly incredible list!

[@bernhard99]

nice format! good to see you here!

[@TheOmahaIntrovert]

Thank you! Glad you liked the different format here!

[@paulsimister944]

Merry Christmas and a happy new year. I miss seeing you.

[@TheOmahaIntrovert]

Merry Christmas, Paul! Will be back in the New Year! Cheers!

[@toddhill7483]

Perfect timing Hanna! Leaving for my annual Christmas trip/ LA area record store tour. I'll sample the titles on this video and add any desired titles straight onto the buy list. Hope you have a Happy Holidays and thanks as always!

[@TheOmahaIntrovert]

Thanks so much, Todd! Always love getting a comment from you! Enjoy your record store tour! Hope you get lots of goodies! Happy holidays!

[@eclecticism-uk]

That Hi Vis album is definitely on my top albums of the year list too! There are a lot on here I’m excited to try out. As always, thanks for sharing your great recs!

[@TheOmahaIntrovert]

Right?! I'm mega excited to listen to their other releases! What a fab album! Cheers to you, and thanks for checking out my vid!

[@robertnycguyraisedonrecord7587]

Hi Hanna. Interesting way to showcase your 2024 Best of list. You sure do take risks in exploring in music/acts. Old guy like me occasionally will introduce a new act to my music library. I'm intrigued to sample alot here. I have maybe 5 of the records in your list. Happy Holidays, Happy 2025!

[@garybrowser6885]

Happy Holidays Hanna ! Thanks for all the effort you put into these - great to have one of the most authentic voices out there back on the scene again .

[@BriansFunHouse]

very cool intro/ new image. nice selections this year..every year i tell myself im gonna chill a little on buying more records..but nope. i keep buying. Have a great holiday season!

[@TheOmahaIntrovert]

Thanks, Brian! Glad you enjoyed! And yes, the vinyl addiction is real...and strong! Haha! Happy holidays!

[@usquebaugh1]

A lot of bands I have never heard of = an exciting chance to discover new music! Your description of Smush peaked my curiosity...at least the first half :P I also took note of Bibi Club, Weak Signal, High Vis, NewDad and of course your number one pick Virgins - Nothing Hurt and Everything Was Beautiful to check out. I agree about Thus Love; the first record got a lot of spins but the follow up just didn't grab me. Mary Timony is on my personal top 10. The new Deary got an honorable mention for me. I liked knowing where the artists hailed from, the genres and the label; very detailed and informative. I can tell you worked very hard on this. Congrats on learning something new. Happy holidays!

[@javakidnyc1]

Happy Holidays from Austin Hanna. This was the stocking stuffer I needed to make sure I wasn't missing anything from 2024 (I was).

[@TheOmahaIntrovert]

And happy holidays to you, too! Thanks you! Glad I was able to give you a few more ideas here!

[@tainted_lord87]

Excellent picks for your favorite albums of 2024, Hanna!

[@TheOmahaIntrovert]

So happy to hear from you, Tony! Thanks! Merry Christmas!

[@VanielDeeform]

Nice picks and presentation! Some familiar to me, some new, thanks! Although, I'm very surprised and curious that A Dream Is All We Know by The Lemon Twigs is not in here. Especially since how discovering your channel was through your Power Pop and Jangle Pop appreciation videos... I think I even mentioned them in the comments on Instagram or on here to you. The quality of the songwriting and sounds are undeniable, so it's strange there's no mention, let alone them being high in this 2024 list. So much so, if you played it next to any of the top 10 here and fair to say it's stands strong as a collection and would even be deemed a classic.

[@madhusudan]

Need to rewatch when I have time and take some notes. Thanks.

[@TheOmahaIntrovert]

Thanks! I hope some of these are winners for you after you check out further! Peace!

[@tinaferrazzoli8006]

Hello Hanna; Liked all the album picks for 2024 as they are the records you enjoy spinning the most. The format worked in the context of how the video was presented, Good Job! We want to wish both you & Chris a very Merry 🎄Christmas 🎁🎀& a safe, healthy & Happy 🎈🎉🧨🎊New Year in ☃❄2025. All the Best! 🤶Tina & 🎅Pat!~

[@peterkau]

Such a different list from all the samey ones out there! Thanks!

[@archenspawn4855]

I just purchased Boy With Apple because of you. Big thanks. I wouldn't have known them if not for you. 😊

[@TheOmahaIntrovert]

Oh, I'm so thrilled that you ordered Boy With Apple's LP! So damn good! Enjoy! ❤️ Happy holidays!

[@jmal4368]

Thank you

[@TheOmahaIntrovert]

Aww, my pleasure! Thank you for watching!

[@brandonburroughs7128]

Thank you for mentioning the Messthetics!! Only creator on here who I’ve seen do so. That record is so killer. Mad underrated

[@TheOmahaIntrovert]

Hi Brandon! Truth! It was just by chance that I discovered that Messthetics release, too! So thankful I did! It's fire! Cheers!

[@brandonburroughs7128]

@ I saw them live a few months ago and they were mind blowing. Their other two records are really good too. Highly recommend

[@TheOmahaIntrovert]

So rad you got a chance to see them! I'm jealous! I will definitely be checking out those other LPs! Thanks again!

[@luismiguelsotoguerrero1255]

My two favorite albums of this year are the debut of Laughing and the latest album of Misha Panfilov (To the Mesosphere). Give them a listen, you'll like them and tell me about them.

[@OctoberRust]

Honestly, I just leave it up to KZbin's music Hannalgorithm to determine my tastes in modern music now. Never disappoints! 😊 Merry Christmas! 🎅🎄

[@noelmayeske2480]

Well done! I learned a lot by checking it out!

[@TheOmahaIntrovert]

Cool! I'm so happy that you enjoyed this! Happy listening!

[@jmarty1000]

The Smile released 2 excellent albums in 2024 (called "Wall of Eyes" and "Cutouts")in followup to their wonderful debut album "A Light for Attracting Attention"

[@malcolmsmith5271]

Some fascinating releases here that I’ve definitely got to check out. 2024 has been another strong year for quality new records.

[@TheOmahaIntrovert]

You are so right, Malcolm! It is hard to keep up with all the fantastic LPs released each year. Part of the fun, though. We're never bored! Cheers!

[@malcolmsmith5271]

@ even at my age…I’m now a pensioner and because of your channel I’m discovering new and wonderful music!!

[@aronpolasek4506]

Great picks, and definitely some stuff I'll need to check out. I was glad to see Blushing's "Sugarcoat" on your list. I think I give the edge to their previous album, but there are still some great tracks like 'Fizz' on the new one.

[@waxreliquary]

I'm with you on the Thus Love LP. It seems much more subdued but I really love the first song! So many bands I have to check out. Digging the new format as it makes it easier to take notes on bands I want to check out! Great job! Love High Vis! You mentioned Letters To Cleo - I saw them play here in my city back in the '90s. Fun show! It was right when their hit came out.

[@TheOmahaIntrovert]

Thanks, Nicola! Yeah, that first track on Thus Love's new one is fire! The album as a whole is just not clicking for me...maybe in the future it will. I just don't know. I hate to say sophomore slump, but... OMG, sooooo amazing that you saw LTC in the 90s! I've always wanted to see them. I think they're on a small tour now..or soon. One of my faves!

[@RebelScum312]

Hey Hanna! Cool video & design, love the shout out to Nada Surf, they never deliver a bad lp & Moon Mirror is gorgeous, think you'd like Matthew Caws's contributions to The Salt Collective album if you didn't find that project yet. Happy Christmas & New Year, see you in 2025!

[@TheOmahaIntrovert]

Thank you, my friend! Yes, the Salt Collective LP was a great release. Eventually it'll end up in my collection, I'm sure. I have streamed it several times. Anything Caws touches is gold! Cheers, and happy holidays to you as well!

[@GarganoA]

Definitely with you on quite a few of these but OMG yes yes yes to Weak Signal! I thought I was the only one who had them as one of my fave albums of 2024 (they're in my top 15). No Wolfgang Press? You're the one person I thought MIGHT have it as an honorable mention at least. Nice, dark, chill gothy/industrial lite comeback for them after 29 years away.

[@edwardmarks4293]

Good thing I have a day off coming, I have a lot of new listening to do. Thanks Hanna.

[@TheOmahaIntrovert]

Thanks, Edward! Happy exploring! There's lots here! Happy holidays!

[@teckertime]

That Virgins record, WOW. Fantastic. Thanks for bringing it to my attention. Happy Holidays Hanna.

[@TheOmahaIntrovert]

You're very welcome! Glad you also are enjoying that Virgins album! Happy Holidays! Be well!

[@kevinkamphaus6567]

I really like how you listed the genre since I'm not familiar with most of these.

[@Fastnbulbous1969]

Man, I thought I was thorough in my post-punk deep dives, yet you snagged Louse. Nice one! You're also the first I've seen to mention Magic Shoppe, they've been a favorite since I heard their second album nearly a decade ago. I'll just list a few things that weren't in your list which you might like if you hadn't already heard 'em. You probably heard my shoegaze picks, since yr like the shoegaze queen... The Narcotix - Dying: Brooklyn band’s debut is a master class in polyrhythmic vocal innovation and beauty. Citing influences like African wedding music, neoclassical symphonies, Afrobeat, Paramore, Kofi Olomide, and Warpaint, their first EP was an extension of the shapeshifting, ethereal music of Raincoats’ Odyshape (1981), Lizzy Mercier Descloux’s global post-punk fusion on Mambo Nassau (1981), and The Slits circa Return of the Giant Slits (1981) where they fuse their dub roots with skewed African rhythms. The full-length is not much longer, but it packs a lot in, including lushly layered arrangements weaving Siera Leonean Adam Turay’s beautifully abstract guitar shapes and 12/8 polyrhythms. The dense but dreamy production recalls peak Kate Bush. But where they really push things forward is their vocals, which careen through French, Spanish, and wordless yodels, whatever it takes for Quansah’s and Foinchas’ voices to express their spiritual and existential meditations. Check out the emotional range they project with just “la la la” on “The Maiden.” This is one area where Western music has played it very safe and conservative the past couple decades. I have to go back to Sheila Chandra’s ABoneCroneDrone (1996), Sussan Deyhim’s Madman of God: Divine Love Songs of the Persian Sufi Masters (2000), and Björk on Medúlla (2004) to find equally adventurous use of vocals in pop music. The Blinders - Beholder: Their previously raucous punk blues/garage psych sound get more brooding and menacing, like a mix of Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds with the dark romance post-punk of Echo & the Bunnymen and late era Arctic Monkeys, but less loungey louche. At times Thomas Hayward brings to mind The Walkmen’s Hamilton Leithauser’ bruised soulfulness, while the band evokes some of the most evocatively cinematic crime noir atmospherics since Gallon Drunk and The Flaming Stars. Garage Noir | Garage Punk | Heavy Psych. RIYL: Echo & the Bunnymen, Nick Cave, Gallon Drunk, The Flaming Stars, The Walkmen, Arctic Monkeys, Fontaines D.C., Thus Love, The Buttertones. Mo Dotti - Opaque: Shoegaze, dream/noise/jangle pop from L.A. Whitelands - Night-Bound Eyes Are Blind to the Day: UK shoegaze. Coincidentally, they're the first band recommended on the Virgins Bandcamp page. Meatbodies - Flora Ocean Tiger Bloom: Garage Psych | Heavy Psych | Shoegaze | Noise Pop. RIYL Sonic Youth, Smashing Pumpkins, Ty Segal, WAND, …Trail of Dead, The Black Angels Pøltergeist - Nachtmusik: Canadian metal dude discovers iscover 80s post-punk like The Chameleons and The Sound, and early goth (Sisters Of Mercy, The Mission) and dream pop (Cocteau Twins). Deadletter - Hysterical Strength: UK post-punk, art punk, jazz-rock, dance-punk. Hamish Hawk - A Firmer Hand: UK Singer-songwritter embraces post-punk, goth and glam, with a baritone like Peter Murphy. Ist Ist - Light a Bigger Fire: UK post-punk, darkwave, goth. Unto Others - Never, Neverland: Traditionally goth metal, there's more post-punk in their sound this time around. Smoke Bellow - Structurally Sound Memorials - Memorial Waterslides Desperate Journalist - No Hero Crumb - AMAMA Position Parallele - Aiguille a decoudre Ghostly Kisses - Darkroom The Resonars - Electricity Plus The Resonars is just #7 on my power pop list, but one of the few that is really full-on power pop, along with The Blank Tapes and Valley Lodge. My #1, White Denim - 12, only has fleeting power pop elements. I previously recommended my overall #2 pick The Sea Kings and #6 Ducks Ltd. It's pretty amazing that you got nearly 50 new albums -- would love to hear more about your discoveries when it's happening! I've also been diving into metallic goth like Neon Nightmare and Cemetery Skyline. SoftSun is shoegaze, but with a heavy doom element.

[@seanmurphy7733]

Great list Hanna, lots to check out that were completely off my radar. Have you listened to Naima Bock? Her latest Below a Massive Dark Land is beautiful and enchanting. I’ll be posting about it on IG in the morning, but it is definitely a standout for me in 2024. Take care! Happy holidays!

[@MarriedtoVinyl]

Lots of stuff to check out that we’ve never heard of, you’re way more in tune with newer bands than we are! Anything on Trouble In Mind and Sonic Cathedral are always worth a listen. We posted our top 20 this morning. I thought our lists would have more in common, but we bought mostly “established” artists this year and fewer newer artists. We almost included the Church lp since it had a more official release this year, but we bought the cd last year on their US tour so considered it more of a 2023 release, could go in either year really! We did manage to squeeze the latest Kilbey/Kennedy lp into our list, so the Church are at least represented. Cheers!

[@Bummerdude]

Nice to see Clinic Stars Only Hinting on your list on my list as well and DIIV of course. Happy holidays.

[@TheOmahaIntrovert]

We are on the same wavelength! Right on! Happy holidays, and thanks for chiming in here!

[@matttorrence2900]

I am gonna check these out!

[@chinstrappengin]

Cool video!! I like using Rate Your Music to find new stuff too! It’s my ritual to go down the list of new releases every Friday.

[@Kevvinm]

Wow ! lots here not on my radar and I thought I had a big radar. I did listen to tracks from Newdad , Robber Robber, Vr Sex and Weak Signal , but have not checked out full albums. I agree with you on both Thus Love and Fontaines D.C. , took me a bit time to warm up to the mid section of Romance. That being said it ended up being my no. 1 of the year. The Cure, Magdalena Bay, Diiv and Kings of Leon were some other favorites. Here are some other bands that caught my ear in 2024 , Sprints, The Bug Club, Ducks Ltd, Been Stellar,Psychic Graveyard and The Courettes . Happy new year!

[@radionotespodcast]

Keen to listen to No. 10, especially as waiting for Juliana Hatfield’s 2024 vinyl of How To Walk Away (2008) album. Thank you for such great music picks.

[@martinlarsson5254]

Aurelia aurita is the Latin name of the most common jellyfish here in Sweden. I hope the Deary song is about Jellyfishes... Now I go to Spotify and listen to it. ⏩

[@Manur]

Thank you for this list, I now have more than 10 new albums to explore !

[@TheOmahaIntrovert]

Thanks, Manur! Glad you can further explore 10 of these that I listed! I appreciate the recommendations in return! I haven't heard of those! I'm excited to listen to them! Happy holidays!

[@apostlewoody]

You've put together a great video. I've heard of some bands and am not familiar with others, but I'm looking forward to exploring. Appreciate your time.. Peace!!

[@TheOmahaIntrovert]

So happy that I introduced you to some new releases here! What a great year for new tunes! Cheers!

[@RandoRod]

Thanks, a lot here for me to check out! I fell hard for the Deary album, it's just amazing. I also liked Sugarcoat by Blushing. both are on my list along with these top albums you may want to check out. Black Doldrums-In Limerence {postpunk' gothgaze} Draag - Actually the quiet is nice Julie - My anti-aircraft friend {Indie/ shoegaze} The Neverminds - Nevermind the winter (ep) Sunshy - I don't care what comes next {SP esque shoegaze} Verity Den S/T Somesurprises - Perseids {shoegaze psych} The Dharma Chain - Nowhere Happy holidays!

[@TheOmahaIntrovert]

HI Rando! Are you on IG anymore? Gonna put out a 2024 best-of video? Ah, yep, I've heard many of those you listed. Was happy to have the return of Black Doldrums. Their Dead Awake LP was on my list a few years ago, I believe. I haven't heard of Verity Den or Dharma Chain, so I'll check those out! And I really was hoping for a vinyl release on that Draag EP. They are one of my favorite new-ish bands as of last year! Cheers, and I hope all is well!

[@MedalionDS9]

Cool new vid style. Happy we still live in a time where The Cure are still making music!

[@TheOmahaIntrovert]

Thanks for the comment, and I'm so happy you enjoyed this format! Yes, we were really blessed with this new Cure LP! Cheers!

[@dprice81]

Have only heard of a few of these. Im going to have to check some if these out. i havent really gotten into or done deep dives on shoegaze or dream pop but im always trying to expand my listening brain into different genres even if i only like a couple bands from said genre. Your number ten made my list. Mary Timony record is very good. In no order- 2024 best albums i enjoy 1.Disco Biscuits-Revolution In Motion, 2. Lotus-How To Dream In Color, 3. Beebadoobee-This Is How Tomorrow Moves 4.Lawrence-Family Business, 5. David Gilmour-Luck & Strange 6.Johnnie Blue Skies-Passage Du Desir, 7. Smashing Pumpkins-Aghori Mhori Mei 8. King Gizzard & Lizard Wizard-Flight B741 9. The Warning-Keep Em Fed 10. Yam Yam-Slurp Slurp 11. Unleash The Archers-Phantoma 12. Liam Gallagher & John Squire-S/T, 13. Krang-Listens To Krang Once 14. Phish-Evolution 15. Half Past Two- Talk Is Killing Me 16. Shabaka-Perceive It's Beauty, Acknowledge It's Grace 17. MJ Landerman-Manning Fireworks 18. Father John Misty-Mashamanna 19. Charley Crockett-$10 Cowboy 20. Bonny Light Horseman-Keep Me On Your Mind/See Me Free 21. Daffodil Pill-S/T 22. Black Crowes-Happiness Baastards 23. Street Panther-Muscle Rock 24. Mary Timony-Untame The Tiger 25. Implants-Annihiliation 26. Joe Jennings MVP's-Nothing Wrong With Giving Up

[@stevecarlsonvinylcommunity9147]

Always an interesting list with many albums squarely in my wheelhouse. I bought about 40 new albums this year, not reissues, that was deeply I to shoesgave, dream pop and jangle pop. Blushing and High Vis are high on my list. I have bought a lot of great stuff out of Japan. Fuzz Club really took a lot of my money this year. Excellent year for music

[@grayhalf1854]

Have a great Christmas / NY Hanna! Hope Santa leaves something 12"-sized under your tree 😀

[@TheOmahaIntrovert]

Right on! Already got a couple of R.E.M. reissues I was wanting at a gift exchange. ❤️ Merry Christmas! Hope you have a wonderful holiday!

[@amateurmusicresearch1972]

The cure, The Smile, and the marillion live album, that's all i have for 2024. Virgins is like a rebirth of Curve, very cool !

[@danielgeiger7739]

Thanks for posting this, including all the BC links! Had some fun listening through them. Amyl's vocals remind me of Poison Girls. -- Lots of CA acts, interesting. -- Ordered Topiaries (in contrast the new old Cure), fascinating that it Tolhurst Jr. -- Kim Gordon: would not have thought in a million years that you would like this! Or is it the Sonic Youth connection? -- Mt. Fog is interestingly idiosyncratic.

[@TheOmahaIntrovert]

Hi Daniel! Thanks for the comment! It was a bit of a chore posting all the BC links, so I'm glad they helped you out! Yeah, I didn't expect my list to have so many artists/groups from California! Just happened that way! I'm in awe of Kim Gordon. Her longevity in this business and still keeping it fresh, interesting, and surprising us at her age is something to give her much kudos for! Happy to read you also appreciate the artistry and eclectic nature of Mt Fog's sound! Cheers!

[@cssystemsmcpherson8695]

Where did you find that Virgins album? Thanks for the list! You made me break out my Letters to Cleo signed vinyls!

[@TheOmahaIntrovert]

HI! I ordered my Virgins LP here: www.blowtorchrecords.com/product-page/virgins-nothing-hurt-everything-was-beautiful-lp So cool you have LTC signed records! Rock on!

[@PunkRockPete]

Great list!!! My personal Top 3 Albums of 2024: 1. Frank Turner - “Undefeated” 2. Alkaline Trio - “Blood, Hair & Eyeballs” 3. Jack White - “No Name”

[@TheOmahaIntrovert]

Thanks for sharing your list! Rock on, and happy holidays!

[@ScottMilton-w3e]

I totally agree with your assessment on Thus Love, I was obsessed with that first record. I think they just "rock" more live and wanted to represent that on the new album. I just feel that they are almost a different band now and perhaps that first outing was just a magical personal expression that made it out into the world that they will never deliver on again. We will just have to wait and see...but on another note who ever is booking and managing them seems to have them on a pretty solid trajectory, and with that I hope we see something more experimental and with more depth as they approach the 3rd album. Fingers 🤞

[@Kevvinm]

I’m seeing them open for The Vaccines in January. Agree with you on the new lp.

[@TheOmahaIntrovert]

Hey Scott! Thanks for sharing your thoughts on the new Thus Love as well. I will always love them due to that incredible first offering. It is possible we may never get another like that. I'm thankful for it! Happy holidays!

[@Tfaceu]

Hi again - Great List - I have some of them on my List too, and some I have to check out - Virgins; how did I miss them! I use the same source and allmusic and IDHS So many Great LPs this year My Chosen Ones - 2024; Bad Moves - Wearing Out The Refrain Fastbacks - For WHAT Reason! Beth Gibbons - Lives Outgrown The Cure - Songs Of A Lost World Camera Obscura - Look To The East Look To The West The Libertines - All Quiet On The Eastern Esplanade Drahla - Angeltape Chemtrails - The Joy Of Sects The Gratitudes - Degenerates Are Back The Reflectors - Going Out Of Fashion Mo Dotti - Opaque Amyl And The Sniffers - Cartoon Darkness Daniel Romano’s Outfit - Too Hot To Sleep Alice Kat - Around The World & Back To You Dehd - Poetry The Church - Eros Zeta And The Perfumed Guitars Kula Shaker - Natural Magick The Yum Yums - Poppin’ Up Again The Last Dinner Party - Prelude To Ecstasy La Luz - News Of The Universe Nothing Personal - The Diary Of Nothing Personal Laughing - Because It’s True Folly Group - Down There! The Linda Lindas - No Obligation Holiday Ghost - Coat Of Arms Blushing - Sugarcoat Hoorsees - Big Shiverlane - Sketches From The Departure Lounge Pylon Reenactment Society - Magnet Factory The Veras - Get It While You Can Ride - Interplay Mean Jeans - Blasted English Teacher - This Could Be Texas Dummy - Free Energy Kim Deal - Nobody Loves You More Sleater-Kinney - Little Rope The Jack Rubies - Clocks Are Out Of Time Gen And The Degenerates - Anti-Fun Propaganda Field Music - Limits Of Language Teenage Frames - Everything Has Led To This Gillian Welch & David Rawlings - Woodland Beachwood Sparks - Across The River Of Stars The Green Child - Look Familiar Tamar Berk - Good Times For A Change Aluminum - Fully Beat The Smashing Pumpkins - Aghori Mhori Mei IDestroy - IDestroy Khruangbin - A La Sala Haley Heynderickx - Seed Of A See The Maureens - Everyone Smiles The Heavy Heavy - One Of A Kind The Softies - The Bed I Made Mannequin Pussy - I Got Heaven Ani DiFranco - Unprecedented Sh!t Du Blonde - Sniff More Gritty Fantastic Cat || Now That’s What I Call Fantastic Cat Shadow Show - Fantasy Now! The Armoires - Octoberland Caroline Says - The Lucky One Levitation Room - Strange Weather The BV’s - Taking Pictures Of Taking Pictures Cherym - Take It Or Leave It Peter Bibby - Drama King Spiral Heads - Till I’m Dead Hilma Nikolaisen - Social Work James Clarke Five - Zoom And The Gladflies The Duke Of Surl - Borneo Goat Girl - Below The Waste The Jackets - Intuition Nick Piunti And The Complicated Men - Up And Out Of It Plantoid - Terrapath Motorpsycho - Neigh!! Aan - Over The Mountain Swansea Sound - Something Looming Silk Cut - Silk Cut Motorists - Touched By The Stuff Mary Timony - Untame The Tiger Aerial - Activities Of Daily Living Joan As Police Woman - Lemons Limes And Orchids Dream Phases - Phantom Idol Pavid Vermin - Brutality Is My Only Friend Funeral Lakes - North American Martyrs Have a Great New Music Year - Cheers

[@kevindeforest6489]

Thanks so much for sharing this list. You have such great taste, which gives me confidence I'll find some real gems here. I just ordered the entire Chime School catalogue as well as the Virgins lp - only 9 copies left! Here's a question: is it hard to avoid making comparisons to 80's and 90's bands with Dream Pop and Shoegaze? The older I get, the harder it is to get that initial game-changing thrill from musical first loves. It's not about being original any more, but that doesn't mean the music can't be amazing.

[@TheOmahaIntrovert]

Thanks for the warm words, Kevin! With shoegaze and dream pop, I guess it's hard to explain a band's sound without comparing them to their predecessors. It's hard to find something completely original anymore. Everything is influenced by something from the past, I suppose. I still think the best eras for music have already happened. That all being said, there really is so much amazing new music out there! Happy to read that you ordered some Chime School and that Virgins LP! The Virgins LP is also still available here for others who need it in the future: blowtorchrecords.bandcamp.com/album/nothing-hurt-and-everything-was-beautiful Cheers!

[@kevindeforest6489]

@@TheOmahaIntrovert you are so right. There is too much good new music out there to take in. I'm also going to order those Deary EPs' in the new year. Thanks for identifying categories for the bands you present. It's helpful. Also hope you've been keeping up with the Juliana Hatfield re-issues. The latest one, How to Walk Away, from 2004 is killer! Happy holidays!

[@allanramos4803]

Excellent choices, Hanna. Thanks for the recommendations. I have to check out a lot of these, but I truly enjoyed Songs of a Lost World by The Cure, which is the best album of the year, in my opinion.

[@TheOmahaIntrovert]

Thanks, Allan! Great to find you here again! Yes, sometimes Songs of a Lost World is my #1, depending on the day! The Cure never seem to disappoint! Cheers!

[@allanramos4803]

@@TheOmahaIntrovert Sure, Hannah. It'd be great if you could rank all the albums from The Cure. I'm not sure if you've done one before, but I look forward to it. I've watched some of your videos over the past couple of months and I've really enjoyed them. Keep up the stellar work!

[@TZ61]

I both thank you and apologize 'cause this could get long. The Mt. Fog and particularly Molina fed my appetite for more experimental music as I've gotten older. I thought for a moment we were getting a cover of the dbs from Molina, lol. I've recently dipped into Mary Timony and Jessica Pratt; haven't gotten to this one by Mary but just listened to and loved "Here in the Pitch". Really dug the album by NewDad and liked your number 1, but I did find the vocals a little buried. Will check out that 'other' band from Cincinnati and many others here, and again thanks.

[@georgewhite1972]

Some great recommendations there. Your mention of the band The Sound has introduced me to their music. I'd never even heard of them before. I just bought From The Lion's Mouth on orange vinyl. What a fantastic album. I'm just waiting for the coloured vinyls of Jeopardy, All Fall Down and Heads & Hearts to arrive in the post. Thanks for the recommend.

[@TheOmahaIntrovert]

Hi George! So glad that you got in on the Sound reissues! I got my reissue of Jeopardy, and it's excellent! Enjoy your spin time with the Sound! Cheers!

[@georgewhite1972]

@@TheOmahaIntrovert Thanks, I'm looking forward to listening to them

[@soarupwards]

Great round-up.

[@TheOmahaIntrovert]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks!

[@stuartfishman1044]

A few albums I heard (and liked) in 2024: Sleepytime Gorilla Museum: Of The Last Human Being Shellac: To All Trains Belly: 96 Miles To Bethlehem Goat Girl: Below The Waste High On Fire: Cometh The Storm Chelsea Wolfe: She Reaches Out To She Arooj Aftab: Night Reign Blood Incantation: Absolute Elsewhere I still have a good deal more to listen to, but that's what I have so far. This will take a while.

[@TheOmahaIntrovert]

Thanks, Stuart! I appreciate you sharing your list, too! I have been enjoying that latest LP from Chelsea Wolfe as well. I will probably be adding it to the collection soon. I like Goat Girl, too! Cheers, and happy holidays!

[@davidellis5141]

Hi Hanna ! My Top 3 of 2024 Bronze 🥉 - The Collective - Kim Gordon Silver 🥈 Wall Of Eyes - The Smile Gold 🏅 Songs Of A Lost World 🌎 - The Cure. Merry Christmas 🎅 & Happy New Year 😊 !

[@TheOmahaIntrovert]

Hey David! Your top 3...most excellent! Thank you for sharing! I knew the Cure were your #1, and such a worthy #1 pick indeed! Merry Christmas to you, too!

[@tyler66]

Great video. What? No Courettes? Have a great Christmas and New Year.

[@TheOmahaIntrovert]

Unfamiliar with them, but thank you. I will check em out! That’s how it works here; I share my list, and in return I discover new stuff from all of your recommendations. 😊 Cheers to you!

[@Chip8224]

A lot of albums to explore here. My favorites of the year are: Songs of a Lost World - The Cure 66- Paul Weller Ship to Shore - Richard Thompson and Smoke and Fiction - X

[@TheOmahaIntrovert]

Great picks, Chip! I just saw Paul Weller in Blitz! Excellent to see him in that! I will be checking out that new one from him as I'm behind! Love to see any love for X here! Cheers!

[@Chip8224]

@@TheOmahaIntrovert Have listened to and love the Heavy Heavy by the way.

[@petekutheis3822]

Holy moly---I had 2 of these and just added 21 on Tidal to listen to over the next 2 to 3 weeks I guess. Anything that says dream pop or shoegaze is gunna get me.

[@TheOmahaIntrovert]

Thanks, Pete! So cool that you now have 21 more LPs to check out and listen to! should definitely keep your ears busy! I think I will always be obsessed with shoegaze! Hope all is well!

[@sammm9970]

I'm still compiling my 2024 list, but here's all the dreampop/gaze bands on it so far: NewDad / Julie Dawson (i think i like her solo album a little better than newdad), Bleary Eyed, Ride, Sunshy, Shower Curtain, Fazerdaze, Mo Dotti, Dummy, Peel Dream Magazine, TTSSFU, Starcleaner Reunion, Somesurprises, Blushing. I love DIIV but for some reason I could not really get into this new album like everyone else. It's just so lethargic. I felt the same way about Clinic Stars! Not that theyre terrible, I would have def loved it way more when I was 19

[@Thedarkstuff]

Interesting list. We had a couple of overlaps.

[@TheOmahaIntrovert]

Thanks, Dave! Just watched yours, too! We did indeed have a few overlaps. I really need to hear that new Buffalo Tom. I agree that the new Redd Kross is excellent! I'll be adding it to my collection one day. Cheers!

[@davidmcginlay1603]

There are so many bands to check out here so thanks. You missed The Lemon Twigs though 😊

[@TheOmahaIntrovert]

Thanks for watching, David! Maybe I'll get some Lemon Twigs in my collection someday! Be well, and happy holidays!

[@bernhard99]

damn, there was 1 (one!) vinyl of Virgins available this morning on Bandcamp , but now sold out. Who prints only 300 copies in total?

[@TheOmahaIntrovert]

I actually ordered mine here: www.blowtorchrecords.com/product-page/virgins-nothing-hurt-everything-was-beautiful-lp

[@FireTriode]

Great video, thanks for sharing! Haven't heard of most. I'm going to Omaha (from Sioux Falls) for Christmas vacation, what's your favorite record store there?

[@TheOmahaIntrovert]

Thanks for watching this one! Appreciate it! Check out the downtown area first! We frequent Grapefruit, Homer's, and Vinyl Cup! If you have extra time, check out 402 Vinyl in Bellevue! Have fun! We love visiting Total Drag up in Sioux Falls!

[@TRamone01]

Virgins Adore has that something. Just puts you there. Thanks. Band names and cover art highly admirable.

[@TheOmahaIntrovert]

Glad you dig Virgins' LP, too. So stunning! Happy holidays!

[@marktaylor2545]

Great list! Have you heard the Miki Berenyi Trio? They have a 10" ep of Lush covers. It's great! Her post Lush reunion band Piroshka was also great.

[@timrigby660]

Oh Hanna..Hanna...Hanna...what have you done? As someone who has watched every video you have ever done I have to say that I really, REALLY didn't like the presentation on the best of 2024. Apart from your excellent taste in music, for me, your personality, enthusiasm, love and devotion to the music you talk abut in each video is one of the main reasons I tune in every time. In an ever increasing world of A.I. , we need the human touch more than ever! Anyway, I'm of to spin Juliana Hatfield's vinyl reissue of How to walk away...Merry Xmas, all the best for 2025 x

[@edrodrigues5623]

Well, I have one record out of your best of 2024, Amyl and the Sniffers.. Have been listening to them a lot! I have a couple on your list I will be checking out.

[@benjaminnunez6004]

Buenas música para relajarse según sea el gusto

[@22originalhits]

ahh, was hoping to see King Hannah, Big Swimmer. Nice presentation, interesting list.

[@TheOmahaIntrovert]

So glad you found the list interesting! Cheers, and happy holidays!

[@paulcollins5586]

Hi Vis is the best thing ive heard. Great sound. I like the new thus love cd, give it some time The church eros is sublime better than the Hypnagoge. The Church has a new album already recorded. !!

[@JJ-ez3tr]

I have added a few from your list to Discogs cart. All from Japan. DIIV is my #1 this year. The Cure is next. Thanks!

[@TheOmahaIntrovert]

Great top 2 of yours, JJ! Right on! I think you'll love Plant Cell especially! Happy holidays!

[@RekkidTalk]

Like with most lists, even those of people that share some of my musical interests, I haven't heard most of these and my list won't have much overlap.

[@TheOmahaIntrovert]

That's the fun part of sharing lists! Hope you are well! ☺️

[@TerryTutor-cv3hh]

Molina? Try this: it's like vocal soundtrack music from a very good movie. Very varying list and there's a lot we can investigate. Have the happiest holidays imaginable. Peace and Love, Terry and Julia Tutor

[@TheOmahaIntrovert]

Hi, Terry and Julia! Yes, the LP from Molina is so eclectic and interesting. Happy holidays to you both as well. Such kind words! I appreciate you!

[@leefr76]

Hi, I love The Heavy Heavy album, thought it would be higher on the list, Happiness is such a great song! Have you heard The Last Dinner Party album released this year? Also, no English Teacher?.Check them out if you haven’t already.

[@TheOmahaIntrovert]

Thanks for watching, Lee! I have heard the ones from English Teacher and The Last Dinner Party but couldn't quite get into them. Still appreciate their contributions, however! Merry Christmas!

[@bernhard99]

will check out Virgins, I promise!

[@TheOmahaIntrovert]

It definitely doesn't disappoint!

[@billthegoatboy1330]

Totally agree about Thus Love. Was expecting so much more, hugely disappointing.

[@TheOmahaIntrovert]

Yes. It was a bit of a letdown, wasn't it? I'm still a huge fan, but their first album was just too good, so maybe it can't ever be topped! Cheers!

[@Diabolik771]

I got a lot to check out.

[@TheOmahaIntrovert]

Yes! There is a lot here! Hopefully it wasn't too overwhelming! Cheers!

[@eclecticism-uk]

I also felt a bit disappointed by the new Thus Love album. The first one was amazing, but this one I almost never come back to 😢

[@TheOmahaIntrovert]

Hey there! Thanks for checking out my best of video! Yes, something just seems off with the new Thus Love. I still love them, but I guess I was expecting something else. 😢 Cheers!

[@-vickyspit-]

Still Corners was introduced to me via Pandora. I really like them, too.

[@TheOmahaIntrovert]

So glad you fell in love with Still Corners, too! I also really connected with their Last Exit LP! Cheers!

[@adamsawicki8709]

Anja Huwe - Codes Bel Canto - Radiant Green Marilyn Manson - One Assassination Under God (Chapter 1) New Model Army - Unbroken

[@gouvyrock]

Hello Hanna, the music today is not my thing!!! I buy always reissues or old reissues version of classic cds like the siouxsie and the banshees peel sessions, soon i will receive the remaster version of siouxsie "peep show"(a hard to find cd) !! I buy the abba compilation (two great songs were missing-pfff what a bummer) !! I hope soon the first three cd album from chris isaak will be released with a better sound, my cds are bloody awful!!!! I hope the movie "pink floyd the wall" will be soon on blu-ray, they missed the 40th anniversary-i was sooo disappointed, and also the original soundtrack mixes, still unavailable!!! The same with the beatles, the rooftop concert, i have a non official cd version !!!! I wish you a great xmas time with your family, take care-Byyyye-Patrick.

[@TheOmahaIntrovert]

Hi Patrick! I totally understand. I still listen to mostly music from the 80s. 😉 However, I have really come to appreciate a lot of new music, more than I ever have before. There really is a lot of fantastic music out there. I hope you at least checked out the new Cure album! It's so good! Cheers! Merry Christmas!

[@KerryLondon-gp1rz]

Great Description of These Artists

[@GP-uj6gd]

English Teacher “This Could Be Texas”, best album of the year for me

[@joecarrera1799]

There's a lot of stuff here the Vinyl Douche never mentioned. Sam must be hanging his meat stick in shame. It looks like I'll have to spend the first month of 2025 catching up with 2024 releases and, even though I bought a lot of new music this year, apparently I didn't buy enough. Merry Christmas! Looking forward to seeing more videos in the new year.

[@qwer8907]

Vinyl Douche is a class channel it just goes to show how much new music is released every year . I do not like those who knock others the amount of time it takes to search out good music and listen and i sure most vloggers have family and trying to earn a living holding down jobs i also respect all vloggers

[@TheOmahaIntrovert]

Thanks so much for watching, Joe! I don't think I've watched VD's channel in years. I'm kind of terrible about watching other VC videos due to time constraints. I'm sure his channel is still a wealth of solid info! Merry Christmas! Glad you'll be checking many of these out further! Enjoy, and Merry Christmas to you as well! 🎄☺️

[@gabe3085]

what kind of subreddits do you browse to find music?

[@TheOmahaIntrovert]

Thanks for watching, Gabe! I hang around a lot of the post-punk and shoegaze subreddit boards! Cheers!

[@qwer8907]

I recommend Sean Lennon album from 2024 its very good

[@aeriumuk]

Fantastic list, some top choices! However, please give a listen to a very very late contender for album of the year - Cameron Winter - 'Heavy Metal'. Only released on 6th December but this one won't be leaving the CD tray for weeks to come! Just the most consistent record of the year; the CD player edit button is made redundant with this one! kzbin.info/www/bejne/jpbIkGWoYpp_aLcsi=FMO3is55bFNdzt7f

[@TheOmahaIntrovert]

Thank you for checking out my list! I checked out the Cameron Winter. I don't think it's for me, but I appreciate you bringing my attention to it! Always enjoy giving a sample to new ones! Happy holidays!

[@danooc1]

Hot Water Music- "Vows" ?????

[@TheOmahaIntrovert]

Not familiar with them. What genre?

[@danooc1]

@TheOmahaIntrovert Punk/post-punk. Gainesville FL. Just finished their 30th anniversary tour with Quicksand as their opener. Also, Singer Chuck Ragan released a pretty good solo album in 2024. I'll provide 1 song from each. Curious to hear what you think 🤔

[@danooc1]

@@TheOmahaIntrovert From Chuck Ragans solo album "Love and Lore" 2024 kzbin.info/www/bejne/pGnHoaurapeZqJIsi=ERdHLAER4SXlnrzp

[@danooc1]

Hot Water Music "Menace" from 'Vows' 2024 kzbin.info/www/bejne/fJ61oYqeeJySmNksi=snCfyCf425B6GxfX

[@KerryLondon-gp1rz]

Very Impressive Listing 💯 TY Sistar 🛣️🎯 ⏺️💕🎶

[@marktait2371]

many this past year of course the cure fragile on today local indie radio is having the top 100 countdown as voted by audience over the past year next weekend always tune is when i can new segment friday pj harvey joys love will tear us apart cover heavy heavy im free and clouds from joni mitchell reissues last record of this year buck owens your tender loving care buckaroos sleeve beat up rca dynagroove vinly gc same pur prarie league dynagroove flimsly but sounds ok our local indie store huge holiday sale but just going next week need inner sleeves always out of polys backorder and just get papers outer sleeves and surf recent bin get one and dollar bin ours puts out new monday then shelves on sunday owner a friend of mine so recent bin about 50 or 60 best to surf then

[@TheOmahaIntrovert]

Hi Mark! Thanks for watching! Enjoy that top 100 countdown! Happy holidays!

[@KerryLondon-gp1rz]

Amyl and The Sniffers Si Bueno Comprende Amiga ❣️🙏🎶