Damn, what a year for music! I suspect we all finally had a chance to catch our collective breath and listen for the first time in almost ten years. The wind was taken out of us in November, but by then so many incredible records had been released.
This year I have decided to compile a list of the records I loved the most and indicate whether I acquired a physical copy. These are presented in no particular order. Think of it as a catalog of the records i spent the most time with because they spoke to me.
I will also be releasing an episode of The Marinade where I talk about my top five most meaningful records from 2024. make sure to follow The Marinade and Marinade Media on socials and subscribe on your podcast app. Hope you enjoy!
Cheers,
JE
John Moreland Visitor (Bought the indie exclusive vinyl at Park Ave CDs in Orlando)
Johnny Blue Skies Passage du Desir (Bought the vinyl at Park Ave CDs in Orlando)
Chris Robeson Euphoriphobia (His publicist sent me a CD. This record is so good.)
Pony Bradshaw Thus Spoke the Fool (I think I got this one on Bandcamp Friday. It’s a very cool splatter vinyl.)
Boulevards Carolina Funk: Barnburner on Tobacco Road (Vinyl from Park Ave CDs)
American Aquarium The Fear of Standing Still (Indie Exclusive from Park Ave CDs)
Dustin Kensrue Desert Dreaming
Rambler Kane Live at Blue Jay Listening Room (Bought a CD from the man himself at his show with Jonathan Peyton and Abigail Peyton)
Sammy Kay July 1960 (Again, bought from the man himself)
Josh Morningstar S/T
Silverada S/T
Aaron Lee Tasjan Stellar Evolution (His publicist sent me a promotional copy. We were going to record an episode of The Marinade but scheduling got in the way. I need to follow up with him.)
Joe Pug Sketch of a Promised Departure
Kasey Anderson To the Places We Lived
The Kilograms (Ordered it from Sammy Kay himself.)
Rich Ruth Water Still Flows
Jonathan Peyton Nothing Here’s the Same (Pre-ordered this one from Jonathan)
Gillian Welch and David Rawlings Woodland (Pre-ordered the indie exclusive from Park Ave)
Katy Kirby Blue Raspberry (Deluxe)
Adrianne Lenker Bright Future
Hurray for the Riff Raff The Past is Still Alive
Taylor McCall Mellow War
Emily Nenni Drive and Cry
Kendrick Lamar GNX
Micah Schnabel The Clown Watches the Clock (Bought a copy from Micah at his show at Lil Indies in Orlando, which was incredible.)
Adeem The Artist Anniversary
Amythyst Kiah Still and Bright
The Felice Brothers Valley of Abandoned Songs
MJ Lenderman Manning Fireworks
Waxahatchee Tigers Blood
Oliver Wood Fat Cat Silhouette
The Cure Songs of a Lost World
Daryl Hance Devil’s Millhopper
Jordan Foley Leave Your Messages
Nick Gusman and The Coyotes Lifting Heavy Things
Justin Bloss Claymore