B-Side Guys

The Best Albums of 2024

Every album of 2024, ranked by B-Side Breakdown: the reviews from 36 outlets we trust, put on one 0–100 scale. An album needs at least 5 reviews to make the list.

  1. 1Album cover for Songs of a Lost World by The Cure
    The CureSongs of a Lost WorldNovember 1, 2024 · 9 reviews · 100% liked it · Broad agreement
    91A-
  2. 2Album cover for Cowboy Carter by Beyoncé
    BeyoncéCowboy CarterMarch 29, 2024 · 7 reviews · 100% liked it · Unanimous
    86B
  3. 3Album cover for Humanoid by Accept
    AcceptHumanoidApril 26, 2024 · 5 reviews · 100% liked it · Unanimous
    82B-
  4. 4Album cover for Dark Matter by Pearl Jam
    Pearl JamDark MatterApril 19, 2024 · 8 reviews · 75% liked it · Broad agreement
    81B-
  5. 5Album cover for Hit Me Hard and Soft by Billie Eilish
    Billie EilishHit Me Hard and SoftMay 17, 2024 · 5 reviews · 80% liked it · Broad agreement
    79C+
  6. 6Album cover for Chromakopia by Tyler, the Creator
    Tyler, the CreatorChromakopiaOctober 28, 2024 · 6 reviews · 83% liked it · Some debate
    78C+
  7. 7Album cover for GNX by Kendrick Lamar
    Kendrick LamarGNXNovember 22, 2024 · 5 reviews · 80% liked it · Broad agreement
    78C+
  8. 8Album cover for Eternal Sunshine by Ariana Grande
    Ariana GrandeEternal SunshineMarch 8, 2024 · 6 reviews · 50% liked it · Broad agreement
    77C+
  9. 9Album cover for From Zero by Linkin Park
    Linkin ParkFrom ZeroNovember 15, 2024 · 6 reviews · 33% liked it · Divided
    74C
  10. 10Album cover for F-1 Trillion by Post Malone
    Post MaloneF-1 TrillionAugust 16, 2024 · 5 reviews · 40% liked it · Some debate
    73C
  11. 11Album cover for Harlequin by Lady Gaga
    Lady GagaHarlequinSeptember 27, 2024 · 5 reviews · 20% liked it · Broad agreement
    73C
  12. 12Album cover for The Tortured Poets Department by Taylor Swift
    Taylor SwiftThe Tortured Poets DepartmentApril 19, 2024 · 8 reviews · 38% liked it · Unanimous
    73C
  13. 13Album cover for Radical Optimism by Dua Lipa
    Dua LipaRadical OptimismMay 3, 2024 · 8 reviews · 50% liked it · Some debate
    72C-
  14. 14Album cover for Saviors by Green Day
    Green DaySaviorsJanuary 19, 2024 · 6 reviews · 17% liked it · Some debate
    69D+
  15. 15Album cover for Moon Music by Coldplay
    ColdplayMoon MusicOctober 3, 2024 · 5 reviews · 40% liked it · Divided
    64D
  16. 16Album cover for 143 by Katy Perry
    Katy Perry143September 20, 2024 · 6 reviews · 0% liked it · Broad agreement
    48F
  17. 17Album cover for The Death of Slim Shady (Coup de Grâce) by Eminem
    EminemThe Death of Slim Shady (Coup de Grâce)July 12, 2024 · 5 reviews · 0% liked it · Some debate
    48F

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