The Top 5 Albums of 2023 (So Far)

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My first album list of 2023 is here and judging by what I’ve heard so far and have yet to listen to, this year is looking to be a knock-out. The five records below are by four of my all-time favorite artists and one new singer who I believe will be a stalwart in the industry for years to come. I already have tickets to see two of them in concert later this summer too. Please quickly scroll through the five albums below and see what piques your interest:

5. Mac Demarco — “Five Easy Hot Dogs”

4. Gracie Abrams — “Good Riddance”

3. Fall Out Boy — “So Much (For) Stardust”

2. Paramore — “This Is Why”

1. Margo Price — “Strays”

I’ll check back in as always at the end of June or the beginning of July to showcase my progress in a new list. If you haven’t heard of these projects before, I hope you take a break, smell the roses, and pop one of them on. Keep on listening to what you love and don’t be afraid to take a walk on the wild side once in a while. See you in the summer!