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Peter Zimmerman writesCHIRP Radio’s Best of 2024: Pete Zimmerman

CHIRP Radio Best of 2024Throughout December, CHIRP Radio presents its volunteers’ top albums of 2024. Our next list is from DJ (Saturdays 2 pm - 4 pm) Pete Zimmerman.

As Michael Azerrad said, "It's *always* a fantastic year for music. It just depends on how much attention you're paying."

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Marty OConnell writesCHIRP Radio’s Best of 2024: Marty O’Connell

CHIRP Radio Best of 2024Throughout December, CHIRP Radio presents its volunteers’ top albums of 2024. Our next list is from volunteer Marty O'Connell.

Like any year, 2024 had its fair share of ups and downs—but plenty of great music to set the soundtrack. Here is a collection of albums that stood out the most to me this year.

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Joshua Thompson writesCHIRP Radio’s Best of 2024: Joshua Thompson

CHIRP Radio Best of 2024Throughout December, CHIRP Radio presents its volunteers’ top albums of 2024. Our next list is from volunteer Joshua Thompson.

To briefly preface this list, I want to emphasize how challenging it was to put it together. There were plenty of strong releases that came out this year and narrowing them down (especially for the 6-10 spots) took a lot of mulling over.

That being said, I encourage readers to check out not only those releases from the list they've yet to hear, but the many gems found in the honorable mentions section too. Here's to an even better year for music in 2025!

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Chris Siuty writesCHIRP Radio’s Best of 2024: Chris Siuty

CHIRP Radio Best of 2024Throughout December, CHIRP Radio presents its volunteers’ top albums of 2024. Our next list is from DJ Chris Siuty of The Friday Night Freakout!!!.

2024 has been a helluva year in a lot of ways, but musically it has been very good! I seem to be buying more and more music -- old and new, but what's below is a list of my favorites of 2024.

It was a bit hard narrowing it to just ten, but there's honorable mentions, EPs and demos, etc at the end, so enjoy!

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Mike Bennett writesCHIRP Radio’s Best of 2024: Mike Bennett

CHIRP Radio Best of 2024Throughout December, CHIRP Radio presents its volunteers’ top albums of 2024. Our next list is from CHIRP DJ (Saturdays, 9-Noon) and board member emeritus Mike Bennett.

As is often the case, my number one album hit me pretty instantly. I listened to about a couple hundred more LPs this year, and still know I missed some things, but I only have so much time. Here are my ten faves.

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