January 17, 2025
Jan 17, 2025
We LOVE music at Citizen Vinyl. Not only do we press records and sell records but we listen to TONS of music — new and classic, mainstream and experimental, major label and indie.
For the second year in a row, we’re sharing our staff picks for top album of 2024. You won’t have to read far to realize we’ve got diverse tastes and a wiiiiide listening range!
• Michael P. — We Have Dozens Of Titles 3LP Box Set by Gastr del Sol (Drag City Records)
• Macy A. — Diary at London Bridge Studio by Sunny Day Real Estate
• Seth A. — Tiger’s Blood by Waxahatchee (Anti-)
• Joe S. — Borned In Ya by Melissa Carper
• Serena J. — Alligator Bites Never Heal by Doechii (Top Dawg Entertainment and Capitol Records)
• Daniel F. — Prude by Drug Church (Pure Noise Records)
• Garrett G. — Brat by Charli XCX (Atlantic Records)
• Franco Z. — You Won’t Go Before You’re Supposed To by Knocked Loose (Pure Noise Records)
• Colby C. — Jazz Plates by Ulla & Perila
• Deano M. — Tangk by IDLES (Partisan Records)
• Michael F. — Diamond Jubilee by Cindy Lee (Realistik Studios)
• Maddie K. — Homeshake by CD Wallet (SHHOAMKEE Records)
• Sophia W. — Eternal Sunshine by Ariana Grande (Republic Records)
• Tom C. — Manning Fireworks by MJ Lenderman (Anti- and Epitaph Records)
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