From Lil Yachty's psychedelic rock-inspired "Let's Start Here" to Victoria Monét's experimental and Grammy-nominated "Jaguar II," the best albums of 2023 spanned various genres and showcased the talent of both emerging and established artists. Other notable releases included Kelela's vulnerable and club-ready "Raven," Killer Mike's powerful and long-awaited "Michael," Brent Faiyaz's nostalgic R&B mixtape "Larger Than Life," and PinkPantheress' genre-blending debut "Heaven Knows." Noname's politically charged "Sundial," Doja Cat's versatile "Scarlet," Janelle Monáe's liberating "The Age of Pleasure," Amaarae's genre-mixing "Fountain Baby," and Victoria Monét's sonic and experimental "Jaguar II" rounded out the top albums of the year.
A music fan shares their favorite albums of 2023, including "The Yuppies Are Winning" by Harrison Gordon, "Rat Saw God" by Wednesday, "USA" by Petey, "Howling at A Concrete Moon" by Pynch, and "Everything I Lack" by Elliott Green. The writer emphasizes the value of discovering new music and hopes that readers can find something new and fulfilling from their list. They also highlight a concert by The Polyrhythms Trio +2 and reflect on Kacey Musgraves' talent as a country songwriter.
UK publication NME has released its list of the 50 best albums of 2023, featuring a diverse range of artists including Boygenius, Olivia Rodrigo, Lana Del Rey, and classic rock bands like The Rolling Stones and Queens of the Stone Age. The top spot was claimed by Boygenius with their album "The Record." Check out the full list on NME's website for more details and commentary on each pick.
