This blog is not going anywhere at the moment. I am beyond grateful for anyone who stops by at any given time and has checked it out.
As a father of 2, my priorities are toward them and ensuring they have all the dad time in the world, so excuse the lack of content. I promise you I am listening to all the music all the time.
What that said, I never will not do a best of list as it helps me look back to all the amazing music that dropped throughout the year.
Enjoy.
BHP BEST OF 2024 LIST
State Faults – Children of the Moon
One of my most listened to albums of the year. This is an album that dragged me through emotion like none other and truly speaks for itself. It’s screamo, it’s post-hardcore, it’s perfect.
Maxwell Stern – In the Good Light
Max has outdone himself this time. This album is the greatest thing he has ever created, and I will fight those to disagree. He put something together special that will get stuck in the heads of so many for years to come. When I say I love watching someone mature as a musician, I am talking about Max Stern. I look forward to future releases, but it is going to be hard to top this one.
The Dopamines – 80/20
I was beyond stoked to hear after 7 years this Cincinnati punk band was dropping a new album. These guys have always been a great band, and this album is a blast to get into.
Hunden – A Calming Press
So much fuzz on this debut by Cleveland’s Hunden. Love to see pals from various bands connect and formulate insane tunes. They need to put this on wax already.
IDLES – TANGK
This is the album that turned me into an IDLES fan. I did not really get into them before, but all is changed after becoming obsessed with this album.
Knocked Loose – You Won’t Go Before You’re Supposed To
I am getting up there in age, but I appreciate the hell out of this album. Insanity at its finest.
Beth Gibbons – Lives Outgrown
Forever a Portishead fan, there’s no wonder why I am obsessed with Gibbons’ solo release. This is a deep and personal journey set to her own town.
The Cure – Songs of a Lost World
I remember as a teen what this band meant to me. I was tossed feelings I tried to hide from then and was reminded how impactful this band is with this release. I am being serious when I say I teared up reminiscing about a young me Cure fan. The band has not lost their touch one bit.
Hey-Smith – Rest in Punk
The LP dropped in 2024 so I am saying this came out this year. This band is one of the best ska punk bands in the game. I adore them and listened to the absolute hell out of this release. I even got to see them open for the Suicide Machines and they put on one of the most energetic sets I have seen in ages.
Alkaline Trio – Blood, Hair, & Eyeballs
This band literally can do no wrong. Skiba and crew have written a start-to-finish classic.
Hot Water Music – VOWS
This band is easily one of my top 10 of all time and they have once again exceeded my expectations with this new album. Cresswell fits in ever so perfectly once again and the band seems stronger than ever. Happy to say I even got to see them live this year too.
Amyl and the Sniffers – Cartoon Darkness
Raw AF hits. I am not sure how else to describe this one. It is damn good.
SeeYouSpaceCowboy – Coup De Gr?á?ce
This one was wild. Jazzy, hardcore, and sewn together so perfectly. It is really a disaster of a masterpiece in the best way.
Omnigone – Feral
Wait… Some of the Link 80 dudes got back together and started a new band? Of course this is going to rip, but I did not expect it to slay.
Kill Lincoln – No Normal
This is one of the most fun ska punk bands out there. Every time I catch them live, I am just left with a sense of satisfaction. I was stoked to snag this album weeks before it dropped and love how they refuse to let off the accelerator.
Soft Play – Heavy Jelly
This album is just hard fun. Some of the lyrics had me busting up. The tunes are just insane too.
High Vis – Guided Tour
I will be forever kicking myself in the ass for missing these guys at a venue minutes from my house. I had no idea they were a supporting act. This album is just about as perfect as it can get.
Carpool – My Life In Subtitles
The emo album I needed this year to feel some feelings. It is so good.
Cursive – Devourer
I have been a Cursive fan most of the 2000s and will admit I was caught way off guard with this one. It is brilliant and ever so poignant. It really made my aging ass feel some emotion again.
Various Artists – Red Scare Industries: 20 Years Of Dreaming and Scheming
What a great collection of tunes to celebrate 20 years as a punk label. Toby has himself a label that has helped so many bands out there I love and adore. The Sidekicks cover on this album by that Laura Jane Grace person no one has ever heard about is one of the best renditions ever.
I am stopping here…for now. If you know me, I always find something else to talk about. There are plenty more I can toss on here, but these were the ones I made note of and wanted to showcase.
Thanks, as always, for checking me out. I really would love to toss more content on here, but between raising the coolest kids, my big boy job, and building/slinging lamps with my homies at Whiskertin, my time sometimes is limited. I have no intention of disappearing and appreciate all the bands and the labels for continually fueling my head with the best tunes.
Happy New Year to everyone out there. Enjoy the day.