Top 10 Best Albums of 2023

Just discovered this band. Amazed at how good they are.

This album is insane! Two of the most beloved underground rappers creating an album together based on the internet's desire. The production is fire, the lyrics are densely crafted, and the vibes are like no other.

Olivia Rodrigo outdid herself on so many levels in her sophomore album. Sour was a particularly astonishing debut, especially coming from a teenager, but Guts is light years away from being a sophomore slump. Her songwriting and vocals have significantly improved, and she proves once again that she's the voice of a generation and is here to stay.

While the heartbreak theme is still present in her lyrics, they also deal with her rise to fame, her insecurities, and her doubts about entering early adulthood, making it probably the most gut-wrenching and euphoric pop album of the year. Trust me, guys, if you're into pop edginess, whether you're a teenager or an adult, this album is a must-listen, even more so than her debut. Well done, Olivia!

Note: 9.5/10

Best songs: "Vampire", "Bad Idea Right?", "Get Him Back!", "Lacy", "Teenage Dream", "Pretty Isn't Pretty"

Worst songs: NONE!

An excellent return to form for Paramore. It looks like their extended hiatus was highly beneficial to them. Instead of jumping into the pop-punk/emo-pop revival bandwagon like Avril Lavigne or Simple Plan, they come back with a raw but more adult sound influenced by post-punk and bands such as Talking Heads and Bloc Party, and it works extremely well.

They've reached maturity in their sound where bands of their generation failed. I really love this new direction by Hayley Williams and her bandmates, and I can't wait to hear more.

Note: 9/10

Best songs: "This Is Why", "C'est Comme Ça", "Running Out of Time", "Big Man Little Dignity", "Figure 8", "Liar", "Crave", and "Thick Skull"

Worst songs: NONE! It's an excellent album!

A great new album by Miley Cyrus. I really like the sunshine and psychedelic vibes on most of the tracks. It looks like Miley is finally finding her way. I hope she'll keep being this good.

Note: 8/10

Best songs: "Flowers", "Jaded", "River", "Island", "Handstand", "Violet Chemistry", "You", "Thousand Miles" (feat. Brandi Carlile)

Worst song: "Muddy Feet" (feat. Sia)

What a great album. The songs are nice.

Another excellent album by Billy Woods. The jazz-rap blends are extremely well executed, the lyrics are great, and the performances are fire. One of the greatest albums of the year so far for sure!

How was this album not here yet? This is hands down the best album of the year so far. Every song on this album feels like an odyssey and covers a wide variety of genres. Caroline's vocal performance is outstanding throughout the album. This is far from being a sophomore slump and a fantastic art pop album overall. Thank you, Caroline!

Amazing comeback album by Depeche Mode following the death of Andrew Fletcher. This is probably their best album in 25 years, which is incredible considering that Dave Gahan and Martin L. Gore are now in their 60s. I hope their tour will be just as good.

This has to be Foo Fighters' greatest album in a long, long time. The songwriting is so hauntingly beautiful, and every hook and chorus is extremely solid. This is probably the 21st century's Back in Black. Also, RIP Taylor Hawkins.

This album unexpectedly slaps! It has a great mix of dance-floor bangers, piano ballads and a bit of a Midwestern twang. It's even better than GUTS by Olivia Rodrigo folks, you should definitely give it a listen!

A good return for Sam Smith. It's nice to see him try new things, be more self-confident, and embrace his identity more than ever. Despite being more varied than his previous albums, it lacks a bit of cohesion, but it's enjoyable nonetheless.

Note: 7/10

Best tracks: "I'm Not Here to Make Friends", "No God", and "Lose You"

Worst track: "Gimme"

I'd say it's a decent 6/10. While there are a couple of bad songs, it doesn't ruin the good songs for me.

Best track: No God

Worst track: Gimme