I also bought around 30 albums of new music in 2024. Several people have mentioned The Decemberists album and that would certainly be a contender but on reflection I think my top 3 are:
3.
In The Dark We Grow - Hannah Sanders and Ben Savage
2.
Vagabonds, Virgins & Misfits - Mike Campbell & The Dirty Knobs
1.
Beautiful Happening - Fairground Attraction
Honourable mentions to two great albums of cover versions:
Fleetwood McNabb - Ian McNabb
Sings The Beatles at Abbey Road - Lucinda Williams
Archive releases:
It All Came Round Again - Fairport Convention (obviously and despite the issues)
One Hand Clapping - Paul McCartney & Wings
Archives Vol 3. - Neil Young
I am already doubting myself because I feel like the great Linda Thompson album should be in there. And Ian Hunter. And The Rolling Folk.
