Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit Weathervanes I’ve been a huge fan of Jason for many years but I wasn’t as keen to his absolute brilliance as a lyricist until this album. Songs like Save The World and Cast Iron Skillet show how incredible he really is. I remember watching the HBO documentary on him…
#2 My Favorite Albums of 2023
boygenius the record Phoebe Bridgers, Lucy Dacus, and Julien Baker have assembled the greatest super group ever created. This debut album is pure perfection from beginning to end. I was already a fan of all three artists (both Bridgers and Baker have made appearances on my list) but hearing them work together is a game…
#3 My Favorite Albums of 2023
Foo Fighters But Here We Are The question on a lot of minds was how does the Foo Fighters go on after losing their long time friend and drummer Taylor Hawkins? But Here We Are is the perfect answer in tribute and honor and soul of Taylor. The Foo Fighters are the biggest rock band…
#4 My Favorite Albums of 2023
Greta Van Fleet Starcatcher I have been following Greta Van Fleet since their debut EP Black Smoke Rising. It’s been nothing but a surreal uphill climb for these fellow Michiganders. I can’t say I am surprised, I knew from the first song I heard that they were going to be something special. Despite their early…
#5 My Favorite Albums of 2023
Ed Sheeran – (Subtract) The final chapter in his mathematic string of albums could very well be the best of them all. I would highly suggest watching the Disney+ documentary series on Ed and the making of this album before listening to truly appreciate it for what it’s worth. Ed has a lot to say…
#6 My Favorite Albums of 2023
Dave Hause Drive It Like It’s Stolen A surprise find this year. I was browsing through new releases on Apple Music and came across this one. I was intrigued after listening to a little sampling, and fully sold after a couple listens. It just kept growing on me. I saw this album being described as…
#7 My Favorite Albums of 2023
Inhaler Cuts & Bruises Inhaler have kind of blown up since the release of their debut album in 2021. They made it on my list that year as well with an incredible album. Their follow up is just as strong. I’m still struck every time I listen to this band how much I hear Elijah…
#8 My Favorite Albums of 2023
Blink 182 One More Time… I’ll be honest, I liked Matt Skiba era Blink. In fact the two albums he did with the band made my list on those years. The return of Tom DeLonge is a game changer though. This is their best work since their 2003 self titled release. Listen to One More…
#9 My Favorite Albums of 2023
Spanish Love Songs No Joy Spanish Love Songs is quickly becoming my favorite Emo band. Their last album, 2020’s Brave Faces Everyone, is one of the greatest Emo albums ever made. This year’s album No Joy is exactly what the title says, it’s incredibly depressing. That doesn’t mean there is no hope coming out of…
#10 My Favorite Albums of 2023
Rival Sons Darkfighter Rival Sons do what they do best on this new album. Their previous album Feral Roots was my number one pick of 2019. An instant classic for me. Any follow up to that album was going to be difficult to win me over. I will admit, I didn’t love this album right…
#11 My Favorite Albums of 2023
Zach Bryan Zach Bryan Zach Bryan’s rise to stadium level act is incredible. He definitely has the songs to warrant it. This year’s self titled release is by far his best yet. He is labeled as country but he is one hundred percent Americana fitting right in with fellow superstars Brandi Carlile and Jason Isbell. …
#12 My Favorite Albums of 2023
The Menzingers Some Of It Was True Pennsylvania punk band The Menzingers are quickly becoming one of my favorites of the genre. Right up there with The Wonder Years. Listen to Some Of It Was True Watch The Videos
#13 My Favorite Albums of 2023
Gracie Abrams Good Riddance If you take Olivia Rodrigo and Phoebe Bridgers mix it up then sprinkle a whole lot of Folklore era Taylor Swift you get Good Riddance by Gracie Abrams. Nothing sugar coated on this “sad girl” album that is full of heartbreak and guilt and doubt. Some of the most relatable songs…
#14 My Favorite Albums of 2023
The Luka State More Than This British rock bands always seem to grab my attention right away and The Luca State continued this tradition with their second album More Than This. This entire anthem is a solid foundation of driving anthems with incredibly catchy hooks. They really should be bigger than they are. Listen to…
#15 My Favorite Albums of 2023
Blondshell Blondshell Honestly, this album will take a while to grow on you. It took a long time for me to really appreciate it. I saw a lot of praise for the album and wondered what I was missing. Generally when I discover music I listen to the songs as a whole and the quality…
#16 My Favorite Albums of 2023
We Are Scientists Lobes This was my first time listening to We Are Scientists. I was shocked to find out this is their eighth studio album. First listen and I was hooked into the modern indie rock mixed with 80’s synth pop sound. It kind of reminded me a bit of a 2016 album I…
#17 My Favorite Albums of 2023
The Hives The Death Of Randy Fitzsimmons Honestly I have not been keeping up with The Hives in a long time. When they announced a new album and tour I quickly jumped on the bandwagon. I wasn’t so into their garage punk sound in the early 2000’s but I sure am now. Even better I…
#18 My Favorite Albums of 2023
Extreme SIX It’s been fifteen years since we got a new album from Extreme. The excruciatingly long wait was totally worth it. What we got was a perfect return to what they do best. Hard rock anthems and ballads that don’t miss a beat from their early 90’s heyday. One of a few legacy or…
#19 My Favorite Albums of 2023
The Gaslight Anthem History Books I was excited when The Gaslight Anthem announced a reunion last year and even more excited when they announced a new album this year. They did not disappoint on another incredible Jersey Shore Sound album. Listen to History Books Watch The Videos
#20 My Favorite Albums of 2023
Hello Mary Hello Mary I was immediately brought back to the early nineties and got the same chills like I did the first time I heard Nirvana. Don’t get me wrong, I am not saying Hello Mary are about to upend the entire music business like Nirvana did in 1991 but I do feel like…
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