Our Top 5 Albums of 2024 📻
Music is the heartbeat of my world, and if you know me, you know I’m all about the lyrics. Sure, a catchy tune is great, but it’s the words that really hit home—they’re the soul of every song.
Here are the five albums that carried us through this year, reminding us to love fiercely, embrace the now, and find beauty in the moments that make us who we are.
Jeremie Albino – Our Time in the Sun
This album is like sitting on a porch swing at sunset, soaking up stories steeped in soul and grit. Jeremie’s bluesy, soulful voice weaves tales that feel personal yet universal. It’s an album that lives with you, demanding replay after replay.
Track to Love: “Hold ME Tight” (Track 12)
“ The first time I ever saw your smiling face /I knew that I could never, ever, let ya slip away / Before I said forever / You knew what I was gonna say“
Taylor McCall – Mellow War
Taylor McCall masters the art of quiet intensity, making music that feels like a warm fire on a cold night. His introspective lyrics and rich storytelling show a battle fought not with weapons, but with heart and resolve.
Track to Love: “Star of The Morning” (Track 6)
“Only love is real/ Everything else Is a passing illusion / Only time will heal/ Everything else/ Is earthly confusion.”
Kashus Culpepper – Who Hurt You
An album that sounds like raw vulnerability set to a killer backbeat. Kashus blends genuine soul with unflinching honesty, asking questions we’re all too scared to voice and turning pain into poetry.
Track to Love: “Who Hurt You” (Track 1)
“And hell you didn’t ask Uncle Sam/ To send your friend to that foreign land / It’s time you faced the truth / It ain’t the man in the looking glass / Who hurt you“
Red Clay Strays – Made By These Moments
The Red Clay Strays continue to prove why they’re one of the most exciting bands out there. This album is Americana at its finest, a mix of haunting ballads and rollicking anthems that celebrate life’s defining moments.
Track to Love: “No One Else Like Me” (Track 4)
“I’m a dying ghost with a heart like most / But lord, ain’t no one else like me.”
Morgan Wade – Obsessed
Morgan Wade’s fearless vulnerability strikes again. This album is a love letter to obsession—the good, the bad, and the beautiful. Each track feels like a confessional, wrapped in the kind of grit only she can deliver.
Track to Love: “Walked On Water” (Track 10)
“You see hearts like mine / They don’t do well with time / They just tend to grow harder / And people like me / We don’t do well at sea / Cause I thought I walked on water“
The BEST PART? Every one of these artists will likely grace a stage in North Carolina this year—and most tickets are under $25! 🎵
Support local live music. Go see them while you can, up close and personal. Trust me, it’s worth it. 🚀
What were your favorite albums of 2024?
