The 50 best albums of 2024
A year full of musical novelties and Popes80's selection of 50 albums of various styles within the spectrum of Spanish pop, where you will find everything you can't stop listening to. From pop to electronic pop, from rock to r&b, from intimate ballads to festival singles, in a collection of albums that cover both new artists and some of the most veteran groups on the national scene.
50
Sunny, Sunny
Debut of the new Indie-Folk fusion group formed by the guitarist and composer of Vetusta Morla, Juanma Latorre, and the singer and composer, Ester Rodríguez.
49
Baiuca, Hubbub
A surprising mix of Galician folklore, electronic music, and indie-pop in Baiuca's new album.
48
Sen Senra, PO2054AZ (Vol. II)
Second part of this recording project by Sen Senra, where he reveals new paths between nostalgia and new experiences.
47
Andres Suarez, Moraima Sessions 2
Acoustic album from the artist full of spontaneity, new versions and collaborations.
46
The Crumbs, Rumberas
Las Migas, in their most festive version, continue to grow in weight and popularity, with a new album of maturity and rumba. The goal is to enjoy their 20th anniversary.
45
Mr. Chinarro, Quicklime
A relaxed album with dense instrumentation that is fascinatingly elegant and reliable.
44
Rozalen, The hug
Perhaps his most complex album in the search for the simplest, most important thing, the embrace.
43
Fon Roman, Blank
Based on the work of Octavio Paz, the new album by the former member of Los Piratas is an enriching and relaxing sound and sensory experience.
42
J. Teixi Band, Ten out of ten
A daring - and successful - bet by the great Javier Teixidor, with this instrumental album that is a delight and an invitation to dance.
41
Elephants, Elephants and friends
Live album recorded in 2003 at Sonorama with a host of guest artists from Spanish indie pop.
40
Alex Ubago, Galerna
The album contains everything the artist has always represented, but also new and interesting nuances in the production and style of the songs.
39
David Otero, Natural intelligence
Determined to do what his body asks him to do in each album, the ex-member of El Canto del Loco releases one of his most thoughtful and profound records.
38
Rulo and the Smuggling, A night at the botanical garden
A live, balance album that attempts to capture and photograph the group's current state of form for posterity.
37
Accomplices, Land
The return of Cómplices with a vital and modern album that shouts to the world around them thinking of a better future, accompanied by several guests.
36
Depedro, A perfect place
Lively album -the seventh- by Depedro that also tries to stir consciences and open new paths of hope.
35
Pauline on the beach, The long days
The group's eighth album, and it comes packed, once again, with moments of great emotional intensity, and nods to nostalgia, beauty, and the times of the indie pioneers.
34
Javier Ojeda, Polyamory
A special compilation by the leader of Danza Invisible that is essential to understanding his career in the group and as a soloist.
33
Airbag, Extra life
Powerful and vibrant new EP from Airbag led by the single and first cut, which gives the album its title.
32
The Models, Days and nights
A fascinating comeback album, made up of new songs, from one of the less popular gems of the 80s scene.
31
Lychees, Oxide
Lichis & Due Country Cavalieri join this analog experience, recording some of their best songs live in the studio, with all the musicians playing at the same time.
30
Gum, The beauty
Surprising side project by Álvaro Benito (Pigoise) where he delivers a good collection of singles designed to get a festival going.
29
Dear, Everything to do
The group's third album is a highly inspired one, which, without abandoning the pop line, achieves a totally contemporary transversal sound.
28
Enrique Urquijo and the Problems, New mixes 2024
Reissue with new mixes and versions of the first album by Enrique Urquijo y Los problemas, with the surprise of the unreleased song The machine is forced.
27
Ancient Morla, Extras
An almost unexpected album, recorded in parts and without haste, with new songs from the band in one of its moments of maximum expansion.
26
Leon Benavente, New symphony on chaos
A direct and effective record that is essential on the dance floor.
25
Pingoise, 20th anniversary
Great covers of the best of Pignoise with a host of popular artists and bands among the contributors.
24
Russian Red, Fall in love again
An enveloping, timeless and sensual album in which the artist mixes her sound personality with the indie-pop crushes that her songs launch.
23
The Rebels, East of Eden
Carlos Segarra reunites Los Rebeldes 79, the original members of the band, to record a new album full of rockabilly, swing, country, rhythm&blues… like yesterday, but today.
22
Natalia Jimenez, From Jimenez to Jimenez
Beautiful tribute by the artist to some of the best songs by Mexican José Alfredo Jiménez.
21
Short Celts, The world upside down
All the faces of the legendary Celtas Cortos appear on this new and varied studio album.
20
The Red Room, Create
Fourteenth album by the Valencian group in which they give a new lesson in maturity, personality, emotion and good work.
19
Pirates, Live
Wonderful live album by Iván Ferreiro's group, recorded in Lérida on May 9, 1998 and now released.
18
Dani Martin, The last day of our lives
Boldness and rock in Dani Martín's new studio album, with a bit of everything we like about his career as a whole.
17
Revolver, Playlist
With his characteristic personality, Carlos Goñi brings to his field a host of well-known versions by other artists.
16
The Deltonos, Evolution
Lost songs that have now been re-dressed for posterity. Rock and riff rule.
15
Dani Fernandez, The pack
Third album by the artist who takes everything with him in every new single; one of the most commercial references of 2024.
14
Carlangas, Dance studio vol. 1
Wherever Carlangas is, there is fun, inspiration and dancing; in Siempre volví, once again.
13
Several, Tribute to Miguel Costas
Necessary and fun tribute to Costas with Hombres G, Coque Malla, Los Nikis, Los Limones, Mamá and many more.
12
The Dead Bullfighters, 100,000 copies sold in one week
First LP from Pablo Carbonell's group in 32 years: fun, varied, mature, ironic, and danceable.
11
Loquillo, Transgressions
An essential anthology of 30 years of poetry sung by Loquillo, with many songs remastered for the occasion.
10
Inigo Quintero, It's just music
First album (EP) by the artist from Coruña that includes his international success If you are not.
9
Love Of Lesbian, Salvation Army
One of the most anticipated releases of the year, which did not disappoint the group's legion of fans.
8
Fangoria, ATP-ATL
Surprising double live performance by Fangoria with excellent workmanship in its two souls, the piano (ATP) and the laser (ATL).
7
Delaporte, Here and now
A frenetic and vitamin-packed collection of songs from the duo, on this fifth album of their career.
6
Alcala North, Alcala North
Debut album that revolutionized the Spanish pop-rock scene throughout 2024.
5
The Farm, The eternal summer
After a long wait, this EP of La Granja's return to the studio is so happy that it leaves you wanting more songs.
4
Mikel Erentxun, Christmas
Can a Christmas carol and Christmas music album be masterful in 2024? Yes. For more information: Mikel Erentxun.
3
Dorian, Impossible futures
Delicate, exciting, intense, and above all, intimate, Dorian's new album; perhaps his most sincere and direct.
2
Carolina During, Choose your own adventure
The group's third album and a collection of solid songs for all audiences; an album for a new takeoff.
1
The Dalton Brothers, Traveling in time and other stories
The group's long-awaited comeback brings with it a collection of songs that prove that the trio is still at its best, 30 years later.