The best albums of 2024 so far

updated

Our critics pick the best new releases, from John Grant to Sam Morton

John Grant’s playfulness brings heavy themes alive on The Art of the Lie
John Grant’s playfulness brings heavy themes alive on The Art of the Lie
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Our critics pick the best albums of 2024. From R&B to indie hits, this guide has you covered. We will update this list regularly, so make sure to check it out again. What’s your favourite album of the year? Are there any you think our critics have missed? Let us know in the comments what you’re listening to at the moment.

The Art of the Lie
Bella Union
★★★★☆
When John Grant, having all but given up after years of dashed hopes, was lured back into the studio in 2010 for Queen of Denmark, he made a masterpiece: catty humour, crushing heartbreak and gay shame in the face of a religious upbringing, all set to 1970s-style soft rock. Grant has gone in all manner