Best Album of 2024? Four More Contenders! NEW MUSIC (VIDEO)

This week, I offer up four more possibilities for Best Album of 2024. This is sort of a follow-up to a video from a few months ago, where I picked four very early contenders for album of the year. Those records are still contenders, but there have been quite a few top notch releases since then.

First up, is the new LP from LL Cool J. This hip-hop legend has just released his 14th album, and his first since "retiring" from music back in 2016. This album has no right being this good.

Next...Scottish indie rockers, Camera Obscura, return with their first new music since 2013, 'Look to the East, Look to the West.' Another incredible set of tunes from this sophisticated pop band.

If you're a subscriber to this channel, you've probably heard me going on and on about the newest album from King Hannah, 'Big Swimmer.' I will go on and on some more here.

Last of my four selections is the new self-titled album from Redd Kross. The McDonald brothers deliver their most consistent batch of songs in their entire, 40+ year career.

You got four better?! Name them.

ANGRY COMMENTS! + New Music from Paul McCartney + King Hannah // There's Two Sham 69s?? (VIDEO)

Been a wild few days, friends. My first venture outside my comfort zone - a video defense of Star Wars' The Acolyte - brought out the crazies. I've only had limited experience with trolls and whackjobs in the comments, so this was new for me. Some people get awfully upset, and I made a montage of some of the best, along with some responses from me. 

I had an experience the other night that I'm sure some of you have also had. You show up to a club to see an older band, and you realize that there are now two (or more) different versions of the same band. One may have more "original" members than the other; and sometimes, there are no originals at all. 

Two days ago, my friend and I went out to see 1970s UK punk rockers, Sham 69, when they played here in Omaha. It was a four band bill, and we arrived shortly before the headliner was scheduled to go on. However, we were a bit thrown when the guys coming on stage looked nothing like any picture I'd ever seen of Sham 69. Turns out, there are TWO Sham 69s! Who knew?

Couple of great albums to tell you about. One from King Hannah, and the other from a guy you might have heard of, Paul McCartney. He used to be in some band in the 60s.

Lastly, I'm looking for suggestions for a name to a series I am starting. I'm going to revisit some television and movies from my youth in an attempt to see if any of it still resonates with me today. So, it's retro, it's reviewing, it's revisiting...you see, I need help with a name. Suggestions please in the comments.