{"id":354394,"date":"2024-12-13T08:15:00","date_gmt":"2024-12-13T13:15:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/knightlife.paceacademy.org\/knightlynews\/?p=354394"},"modified":"2024-12-09T13:44:25","modified_gmt":"2024-12-09T18:44:25","slug":"re-listening-to-the-best-albums-of-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/knightlife.paceacademy.org\/knightlynews\/2024\/12\/13\/re-listening-to-the-best-albums-of-2024\/","title":{"rendered":"Re-Listening to the Best Albums of 2024!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

This past year, a variety of artists released new albums. Here are our top picks for 2024! To start in the country genre, Beyonc\u00e9 released her eighth studio album called \u201cCowboy Carter\u201d which took many fans by surprise, considering she is not a country artist. Collaborating with artists such as Miley Cyrus, Dolly Parton and Willie Nelson, this album reached outside her usual fanbase. \u201cI loved this album, it was a blend of country elements and Beyonc\u00e9\u2019s flair,\u201d said Senior Cassidy Davis. Next, Zach Bryan released another album this year called \u201cThe Great American Bar Scene.\u201d This album is similar to his other works, receiving similar ratings as his other albums. The album\u2019s title is credited to its highly patriotic theme and songs about connections between people who would meet at a bar. Lastly, \u201cAm I Okay?\u201d was released by Megan Moroney in early July. She released this album in perfect time for the summer, and as her second album it captured her candid and emotional country style. She also released her deluxe version, \u201cAm I Okay? (I\u2019ll Be Fine)\u201d in early October which featured three new songs as part of the album.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This year was a big year for pop, changing the genre as classic pop artists released new albums. Sabrina Carpenter released her album, \u201cShort n\u2019 Sweet,\u201d in August and it rapidly gained popularity in time for her tour, which started in September and has sold out stadiums. She will still be touring until March of 2025. So far, fans are loving her shows and outfits. Next, Taylor Swift\u2019s eighth studio album \u201cThe Tortured Poets Department\u201d was released in mid-april. Announced at the 2024 Grammys, the album had major success following its release. \u201cThe album is my favorite of hers. My favorite song is \u201cloml,\u201d even though it is well-known I think it is one of the best on the album.\u201d said junior Bella Goings. The poetry, the production and the sultry aesthetic tied the album together which gained its excellent reviews. The album was nominated for six Grammys including Album of the Year and Pop Vocal Album. The album of the summer \u201cBRAT\u201d was released by Charli XCX this year as well. This 15 track album has truly shown the success and hits Charli can make. By using auto tune to her advantage, she creates the perfect sounds she desires to make her songs better. In our opinion, \u201cBRAT\u201d serves the best tracks to hype you up, like in \u201c365\u201d while some songs explore the excellent writing in tracks like \u201cI might say something stupid.\u201d Last month, Charli released the remix album \u201cBrat and it\u2019s completely different but also still brat\u201d reproducing each of her songs expressing her full creative talent. On this record, she featured artists such as Lorde, Billie Eilish, the 1975, and Ariana Grande. \u201cBRAT is perfect. From highs to lows, I will always be listening no matter the time\u201d said freshman Sarah Logan. Ariana Grande also released a new album in March, called \u201cEternal Sunshine.\u201d This is Grande\u2019s seventh studio album. Although it did not receive amazing reviews, we thought it deserved a spot in the article. The title references the 2004 film \u201cEternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind\u201d and focuses on coming out of her former relationship in its first few songs. This album continues Grande\u2019s unmatched pop reputation and has a great visual aesthetic as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the rap category, Metro Boomin and Future\u2019s collaborative album, \u201cWe Don\u2019t Trust You\u201d was one of the biggest releases in the genre. This album is interesting in the context of Future\u2019s feud with Drake, which involved other large artists like Kendrick Lamar and J. Cole, set in the usual rap style of Future\u2019s other albums. A month later, the two also released a second album called \u201cWe Still Don\u2019t Trust You\u201d as a continuation of the first one. Kanye West\u2019s \u201cVultures\u201d was also one of our top picks this year. The album explores themes around relationships, fame, and social expectations. With excellent production, this album serves as Kanye West\u2019s amazing music making capabilities. \u201cMy top pick for sure. It was just so well produced,\u201d said Sophomore Ansley Vincent. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the Latin category, Kali Uchis serves as our top pick for her album \u201cORQU\u00cdDEAS.\u201d Featuring artists such as Peso Pluma and Karol G, the record already has so many familiar voices playing around with Kali Uchis style. Her fourth album showed everyone that she knows how to write hits and make a well produced album. In August of 2024, Uchis released her deluxe album \u201cORQU\u00cdDEAS PARTE 2.\u201d I personally love Kali Uchis all the way from her first EP \u201cPor Vida\u201d and it has been incredible to see her grow as an artist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Many artists advanced the alternative genre this year.\u00a0To start, \u201cCharm\u201d by Clairo was released in mid-july and faced many positive reviews. The soft-rock record comes in at around 38 minutes with well-tied poetry in the lyrics. Scoring a 7.5 on Pitchfork, critics name this as one of Clairo\u2019s best works in our opinion. \u201cThis album was my favorite record of the year\u201d said junior Kate Leach. Next, Billie Eilish had a huge year transforming the way that she writes and produces songs. “HIT ME HARD AND SOFT” is Eilish\u2019s third studio album and maintains the reputation all of her previous successful records have had. This 10 track album begins with heartfelt tracks like \u201cSKINNY\u201d and follows to our personal favorite \u201cBITTERSUITE.\u201d Produced with her brother, Finneas, “HIT ME HARD AND SOFT” dives into soft and smooth melodies while also having a pop flare like the song, \u201cLUNCH.\u201d \u201cThis album truly was so special to me as I have loved her ever since Ocean Eyes. When I saw her on her tour, it was magical,\u201d said Senior Elsa Nagle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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