There was just so much to enjoy from so many different genres in 2023 — from Latin and country to mainstream pop and indie rock.The depth and breadth of the musical riches was underscored once again as we put together our picks for the Top 10 Albums of 2023, knowing full well that we weren’t going to come anywhere close to being able to fit all that was worthwhile and deserving on the list. Yet, we pushed ahead anyway and the result is one that we believe nicely represents the year in music.
We feel it necessary to point out that the new album we listened to the most in 2023 was SZA’s “SOS.” But that one came out at the tail end of 2022 and, thus, wasn’t technically eligible for this list. Sorry, SZA. We still think you’re great.The Georgia native caught our attention in late 2022 with the single “Tennessee Orange” — a wonderfully clever and endearing love song framed through the lens of college football loyalties — and then followed up with a full-length debut that contained a dozen more equally outstanding tune