2024 was a year I attended more live shows than I have in any year in recent memory; and with tickets to four upcoming 2025 events in hand already, it looks like next year will continue that trend.
Three of the upcoming shows will involve LC, so his interest in music is definitely part of the reason for the upsurge in seeing live music. It has also revived my interest in some of the music I listened to in my youth, so that's a huge plus.
I'd have to say that overall 2024 was a pretty good year, with one major exception that I won't discuss here. I hope it was a good one for you too, and that 2025 is even better. Thanks again to the two or three of you who have paid attention this far, and I hope you continue to remain interested.
5. The Cure - Songs of a Lost World
A good portion of my youth took place in the '80s, but I never was a fan of The Cure or pretty much anything new wave related, so this album's ranking should be quite the surprise.
4. Zach Bryan - The Great American Bar Scene
This one was quite a surprise as well, but for different reasons. When I heard Jason Isbell was opening for him on tour, I assumed Zach Bryan was just another mainstream country artist...perhaps I pictured a cross between Zac Brown and Luke Bryan. But, the guest appearances on this album -- namely Bruce Springsteen and John Moreland --- prompted me to give it a chance. I'm glad I did.
3. Phosphorescent - Revelator
My top two albums are both by artists who have one prior top ten appearance each, so this is the highest ranking newcomer to my top ten.
2. Adrianne Lenker - Bright Future
This is not meant as a knock on Big Thief, but I'm a much bigger fan of her solo work than I am her main gig.
I can't remember the last time I've been this certain of an album of the year, not to mention that Waxahatchee's concert at the Orpheum in April was my show of the year, and this amazing duet with MJ Lenderman is my song of the year.
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