The year is closing, and the echoes of incredible music are still ringing in our ears here at Old Grey Cat. Imagine a scene: drones buzzing not for invasion, but for the sheer excitement of capturing the attendees leaving our star-studded “Album of the Year” event at the vibrant Gold Park. The air was thick with the aroma of BBQ, a testament to a celebratory evening where music took center stage. Even the legendary Paul McCartney, in our collective imagination, might have been there, belting out a classic, caught in the pure joy of the moment.
In less fanciful terms, it’s been an extraordinary year for music discovery. Much like a journey through the diverse sounds of My So-Called Life, we’ve explored a vast landscape of new releases. This year alone, Old Grey Cat has shone a light on a remarkable 130 albums and EPs, and the stream of fantastic new music shows no sign of slowing. While every album featured on our pages is worthy of your time, a select few have truly resonated and earned a permanent place on our playlists.
And so, with immense pleasure, we present our Top 10 Albums of 2024. For deeper dives into each selection, simply click on the album titles to revisit our original reviews.
Old Grey Cat Blog Awards: A whimsical cat statue holds an award, symbolizing the Album of the Year selections on the Old Grey Cat music blog.
Album of the Year 2024 Graphic: A stylized image announcing 'Album of the Year 24' for Old Grey Cat's top music picks of 2024.
(For a broader perspective, our Top 25 Albums of 2024, arranged alphabetically, are also available for your exploration here.)
