Drummer known for his decades-long involvement with Titãs, he is also a collector of vinyl records and presenter of music programs
In addition to having been the drummer for decades, Titans, charles gavin He became known as a true music aficionado. The São Paulo native is an avid collector of vinyl records and presents programs such as The Sound of Vinylin Channel Braziland Rock Cityin Radio City FM.
Also keeping an eye on musical news, Gavin shared on his Instagram profile a list with recommendations for 12 international rock albums released in 2024. In addition to classic names such as Neil Young and Pearl Jamthe artist highlighted younger groups such as Vampire Weekend and The Chisel.
Check out the selection of “sound bombs” below — as he himself defined it.
“01) Jack White / No Name: The salvation of contemporary rock’n’roll? Probably.
02) Neil Young with Crazy Horse / Fu##in’ Up: More of the same (and the best) from Mr Young and his band? Yes and why not?
03) Pearl Jam/Dark Matter: 12th album from survivors of the 90s Seattle scene.
04) Green Day/Saviors: Yankee pop punk icons return to basics on their 14th album.
05) The Black Crowes / Happiness Bastards: The first work by the southern rock paladins in 15 years.
06) Black Keys/Ohio Players: Akron indie rockers invite stars to record on their 12th studio album.
07) Vampire Weekend/Only God Was Above Us: New York hipster indie rock band reunites with a great album.
08) Liam Gallagher & John Squire / Lian Gallagher & John Squire: Expected meeting between Oasis and the Stones Roses.
09) David Gilmour / Luck And Strange: Inspired Floyd man spills new songs on his 5th studio album.
10) The Chisel / What a Fucking Nightmare: English punk rock band, formed in 2020, sets the underground on fire.
11) The Jesus and Mary Chain / Glasgow Eyes: The Reed brothers’ ‘noysy melody rock’ is back.
12) Nick Cave And The Bad Seeds / Wild Gold: Australian Bard & Co celebrate love – their way.”
See this photo on InstagramA post shared by Charles Gavin (@charles_gavin)
Charles Gavin also recommends pop albums
In another publication, Charles Gavin recommended 12 international pop albums released in 2024. The list included artists who flirt with different genres, such as Beyonce (which in Cowboy Carter approached the country) and Brittany Howard (former leader of Alabama Shakes which, in the words of the drummer, united “dancefloor, soul and funk”).
“01) Beyoncé/Cowboy Carter: Maximum pop diva of the 21st century, launches the 2nd episode of her trilogy.
02) Billie Eilish / Hit Me Hard And Soft: The 3rd album by the former teenage prodigy, outsider author and mainstream pop superstar.
03) Beth Gibbons / Lives Outgrown: The unique elegant and complex universe of the Englishwoman, former Portishead singer, revealed in her 1st solo album.
04) Brittany Howard/What Now: Dancefloor, soul and funk – the Alabama Shakes singer mixes it all with signature.
05) Bat For Lashes / The Dream of Delphi: The alt pop of singer, songwriter and arranger Natasha Khan (aka Bat For Lashes) enters a new phase.
06) St Vincent / All Born Screaming: The real Annie Clark (aka St Vincent) ? This is one of his best albums: inventive and full of ideas.
07) Marika Hackman / Big Sigh: English singer and songwriter looks at the world’s problems and records a visceral album.
08) Father John Misty / Mahashmashana: Singer-songwriter (former Fleet Foxes drummer) continues to be inventive on his 6th album.
09) Michael Kiwanuka/Small Changes: Londoner from Muswell Hill, Kiwanuka features sophisticated songs, coated with modern soul pop, produced by Danger Mouse and Inflo.
10) Paul Weller / 66: Former leader of The Jam and Style Council arrives well at 66, with little help from his friends (Noel Gallagher, Bobby Gillespie and Suggs).
11) The Smile / Wall of Eyes: Avangarde pop from the supergroup formed by Thom Yorke and Jonny Greenwood (creative axis of Radiohead) with drummer Tom Skinner (Sons of Kemet).
12) MGMT / Loss Of Life: Multi-instrumentalist duo Andrew VanWyngarden and Ben Goldwasse return with carefree lyrics, clever beats and synths.”
See this photo on InstagramA post shared by Charles Gavin (@charles_gavin)
The best rock albums of 2024 according to Rolling Stone Brasil critic
Source: Rollingstone
Earl Johnson is a music writer at Gossipify, known for his in-depth analysis and unique perspective on the industry. A graduate of USC with a degree in Music, he brings years of experience and passion to his writing. He covers the latest releases and trends, always on the lookout for the next big thing in music.
