Phil Aston’s Top 35 Albums of 2024
By Phil Aston, Now Spinning Magazine
It’s that time of the year again—my annual rundown of the best new album releases of the year. In 2024, music has been my refuge, my motivator, and my companion through every season. These are not just records; they’re experiences, each bringing something unique to the table.
In this video, I’ll take you through my top 35 new albums of 2024, reflecting on what made them special and why they’ve resonated with me. While it’s hard to rank music—each record has its own story—this list is a heartfelt collection of the albums that defined my year.
The Countdown: My Top 35 Albums of 2024
- Cats in Space : Time Machine
- Phil Mogg : Moggs Motel
- Judas Priest : Invincible Shield
- Big Big Train : The Likes of Us
- Deep Purple : #1
- Cats In Space : Fire in the Night (Live)
- Neal Morse and The Resonants : No Hill for the Climber
- Steve Hackett : Circus and the Night Whale
- The Sweet : Full Circle
- Sendelica : Requiem for Mankind
- Oliver Wakeman : Anam Cara
- The Tangent : To Follow Polaris
- Ian Hunter : Defiance Part 2
- Son of Man : Gaslight
- Blood Incantation : Absolute Elsewhere
- Opeth : The Last Will and Testament
- Frost* : Life in the Wires
- Beardfish : Songs for the Beating Heart
- Jordan Ruddess : Permission to Fly
- Black Country Communion : V
- Tim Bowness : Powder Dry
- Devin Townsend : Powernerd
- Pure Reason Revolution : Coming Up to Consciousness
- Trefecta : The New Normal
- David Gilmout : Luck and Strange
- Warren Haynes : Million Voices Whisper
- Lepros : Melodies of Atonement
- Mandoki Soulmates : A Memory of Our Future
- Bon Jovi : Forever
- A Sparkle of the Dark Water – Pindar
- Captain of the Lost Waves : Beautiful Ugly
- Whom Gods Destroy : Insanium
- FOCUS : 12
- Wheel : Charismatic Leaders
- Caligula’s Horse : Charcoal Grace
Final Thoughts
Compiling this list was both a joy and a challenge. Each album here has left its mark on my year, whether through its emotional resonance, musical innovation, or simply the joy it brought me during difficult times.
If you haven’t discovered some of these gems yet, I highly recommend giving them a spin. Music is, after all, the healer and the doctor.
Thank you for your support throughout 2024—whether you’ve watched the videos, commented on reviews, or joined our Now Spinning Magazine community. Keep spinning those discs, and here’s to an even more musical 2025!
