This week’s New Music Friday for Nov. 22, 2024 offers an exciting lineup spanning emotional ballads, sharp lyricism, and boundary-pushing artistry.
Father John Misty mesmerizes with “Mahashmashana.”
Kendrick Lamar drops a surprise album “GNX.”
Ice Cube brings his iconic energy and unapologetic style with “Man Down.”
Michael Kiwanuka enchants “Small Changes.”
Meanwhile, Kim Deal’s “Nobody Loves You More” marks her triumphant return with raw, heartfelt songwriting.
As always, the entire list of new albums released today, Friday, Nov. 22, 2024 is below in no particular order. My most anticipated albums are in bold.
Let me know what you’re listening to in the comments below and on social media @highnoteblog.
New Album Releases – Friday, November 22, 2024
Father John Misty – Mahashmashana
Ice Cube – Man Down
Joan Armatrading – How Did This Happen and What Does It Now Mean
John Hammond – Bear’s Sonic Journals: You’re Doin’ Fine
Kendrick Lamar – GNX
Kim Deal – Nobody Loves You More
Marilyn Manson – One Assassination Under God – Chapter 1
Michael Kiwanuka – Small Changes
Ocean Grove – Oddworld
Opeth – The Last Will and Testament
Van Zant – Always Look Up
Defeated Sanity – Chronicles of Lunacy
Kenny Mason – Angel Eyes
TAEYEON – A Letter To Myself
Boldy James and Harry Fraud – The Bricktionary
Papa M – Ballads of Harry Houdini
ETA IVtet – The Way Out Of Easy
Simon Joyner – Coyote Butterfly
Say Lou Lou – Dust