The 30 best songs of 2024
I, being a child of the ’80s and ’90s, have witnessed the evolution of music like a leaf drifting along the river of time. The songs of today are not just tunes to my ears, they’re snapshots of our cultural zeitgeist, mirroring our joys, sorrows, dreams, and fears.
Amidst a rollercoaster of excitement and apprehension, tunes sprang up from all corners, offering solace, entertainment, chills, and intrigue. Here, ranked by their brilliance, are my top 30 picks for the year.
Chappell Roan’s hit single “Good Luck, Babe!” is a standout track from her 2023 debut album. Its unique appeal lies in its emotional depth: The song, with its mix of smooth and edgy tones, portrays a woman subtly reminding her partner of what he might be giving up in a breakup. Instead of her, he could have woken up to this life – but now she’s just someone’s wife. Roan sings with a hint of regret and a touch of bitterness, acknowledging that she hates to say it, but she did warn him: “You know I hate to say ‘I told you so,'” she sings, her voice echoing the uncomfortable feeling of being right about her own pain. What a powerful performance!
Could the Recording Academy award the Grammy for Record or Song of the Year to a track that alleges Drake is a pedophile? Seems unlikely, but given the impact and cultural dominance of Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us” in 2024, it wouldn’t be surprising. This track served as a powerful statement, much like a 4½-minute explosion that resonated in Toronto, without tarnishing his Pulitzer Prize. Instead, it paved the way for Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl performance and set the stage for the extraordinary release of “GNX.” Boom-boom-boom-boom-boom. – Paraphrased by AI
3. Sabrina Carpenter’s song, “Please Please Please,” is filled with a fresh find at every corner, each one more amusing and poignantly sad than the previous one. — R.R. (Paraphrased to make it more conversational and easy to read.)
4. In this scenario, it’s as if Jolene herself collaborates with Dolly Parton in a modern reinterpretation. — A.B.
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The Los Angeles-based artist responsible for the viral sensation ‘Million Dollar Baby’ on TikTok discusses his rise to fame, newfound stardom, and his first studio album titled ‘Coyote.’
5. Tommy Richman, “Million Dollar Baby”
[Makes stank face] — M.W.
6. “Shaboozey’s ‘A Bar Song (Tipsy)’ – A Tale of Cultural and Racial Shifts in America, Resulting in Shaboozey’s Lifetime Free Drinks
7. Kali Uchis and Peso Pluma, “Igual Que Un Ángel”
The year’s most luxurious disco-funk jam. — M.W.
8. Koe Wetzel and Jessie Murph, “High Road”
The year’s tenderest butt-rock ballad. — M.W.
9. Billie Eilish, “Birds of a Feather”: This song finds Eilish exploring the vitality within lofty pitches she’s previously avoided, by envisioning her own demise. (Paraphrased by me)
10. Taylor Swift, “Yet Daddy, I Adore Him,” sounds like one of the most playful and musical announcements of pregnancy since “Papa, I Make My Own Choices.” – R.S.
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On Sunday, the global pop sensation performed the closing act of her two-year-long worldwide tour at Vancouver’s BC Place.
11. Gracie Abrams, “That’s So True” (paraphrased)
12. Megan Moroney’s latest hit, “Third Time’s the Charm”, is another stunning, raw, and superbly crafted summer anthem from her repertoire – review by A.B.
13. Tinashe, “Nasty”
Does Feeld even allow you to post a bio if it doesn’t quote this song? — A.B.
14. Appreciate the raw and poignant death ballad by Zach Bryan titled “Pink Skies” before he completely transitions into his character development phase, where he might take on a more antagonistic role. — R.M.
15. Tyla, “Truth or Dare”
Hard to top “Water,” but Tyla’s cup runneth over. — A.B.
16. Prepare to buy protective crystals from House of Intuition as the energy could be quite challenging in the upcoming year, according to SZA’s “Saturn”.
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In February, the singer-songwriter received a Grammy for her traditional pop vocal album. Currently, she’s the headliner in a concert film that was recorded at the Hollywood Bowl.
17. Does Bruno Mars ever wake up and attempt not to compose a chart-topper? – M.W. (paraphrased)
18. Sade, “Young Lion”
If you are a parent, you will cry. — M.W.
19. Mark Gee’s creation, “Rockman”, resembles a tribute made of stained glass to Ric Ocasek, beautifully fragmented into a thousand glittering fragments. (A.B.’s paraphrase)
20. In the collaboration between Post Malone and Morgan Wallen, titled “I Had Some Help”, one could say that chaos never seemed so polished. — M.W.
21. Kim Gordon, the queen of Sonic Youth’s experimental sounds, delivering Patti Smith-esque spoken word on beats reminiscent of Playboi Carti’s trap style that’s too damaged for him? Remarkable indeed! – A.B. (paraphrased)
Step right up, music enthusiasts! If you’re a fan of soulful R&B tunes with a vibrant Afrobeats twist, then “Love Me JeJe” by Tems is a must-listen. This track offers an immersive journey through the rich tapestry of Nigerian music history that you won’t want to miss.
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A few months ago, the Compton rapper Siete7x was up in the Bay Area shooting a music video.
23. Beyoncé, “16 Carriages”
A road song as lonely as they come. — M.W.
24. SML, “Industry”
Like P-Funk falling down a flight of stairs. — A.B.
25. A touching piano melody of dedication and camaraderie, composed by Ryuichi Sakamoto for the late Johann.
26. “Dua Lipa,” the song, “These Walls” boasts a captivating bass riff, smooth slide guitar, and a confident pop diva who keeps her guard up. – R.R.
27. Burial, “Dreamfear”
“I am the lord of ecstasy” — hell yeah. — A.B.
Instead of saying “Ethel Cain’s ‘Punish’ – Is it inappropriate to find it satisfying to hear her sound so utterly wretched?”, you could also phrase it as: “I’m glad Ethel Cain is back with ‘Punish’, even if hearing her sound so distressingly downcast feels a bit strange.
In a creative twist, the lead vocalist of Chvrches, Lauren Mayberry, skillfully flips Health’s gloomy post-breakup anthem on its head, even poking fun at Health’s own singer along the way. – Paraphrased by AI
30. Ella Langley, “Nicotine”: A country band can certainly convey the allure of an addictive metaphor effectively. – Rewritten
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2024-12-10 19:31