Consider this a much-needed mid-year PSA as we're in the thick of a *very* Brat summer. The temps are rising by the day, and so is the volume in our headphones thanks to the endless supply of bangers that have dropped in our good year 2024. And it's not only in the form of infectious earworms á la Sabrina Carpenter 's "Espresso" or Chappell Roan 's "HOT TO GO!" We're talking full-length bodies of work with no skips from top to bottom.
So, whether you're deep in your feelings with Taylor Swift's Tortured Poets Department or you're on the hunt for some melodic escapism through Dua Lipa's Radical Optimism , one thing's for sure: this has been one of the best years in music, hands down. The year started out strong as Beyoncé—I mean, Cowboy Carter —kickstarted a country renaissance while Charli XCX 's latest effort is the bridge between intrusive thoughts and instant club classics we've all been craving. No matter the genre, this year's album drops have truly been exquisite, and we can't stop singing our praises .
The proof is in our playlist! Check out the best albums of 2024 (so far, anyway), according to the icons and tastemakers (who also happen to be Cosmo editors 💅) ..
