I listened to a lot of music this year according to Spotify Wrapped, my summary was borked by my kid’s listening habits (though I did listen to a lot of Taylor on my own too).
First, a few that I’ve listened to and are ‘fine’.
– Higher by Chris Stapleton
– History Books by The Gaslight Anthem
– Volcano by Jungle
Favourite Albums of 2023
- Stand in the Joy by William Prince. Oh man, I love this guys voice so much. Seeing him in concert next year at Massey.
- GUTS by Olivia Rodrigo. I love some good angsty girl pop…
- Where the Angels Fall by The Cat Empire. I think my favourite concert of this year and this was a big boombastic album that was great to cook to.
- The Loveliest/Loneliest Time by Carly Rae Jepsen. Z and I could agree on CRJ and TS this year, I’m hoping for many more years of sympatico music taste.
- Friendship – Surprise Chef. While not quite “LoFi Beats to Study To” this one got put on a lot as background tunes on the subway and while reading and working.
- The Winding Way by The Teskey Brothers. I do love that blue eyed soul and this was another good album.
- The Age of Pleasure by Janelle Monae. Sexy and fun.
- Weathervanes by Jason Isbell. Not his strongest album but still a worthy listen.
- That! Feels Good! by Jessie Ware – Another sexy fun disco vibed album. Pearls was my jam this year!
- Endless Summer Vacation by Miley Cyrus. Lot of Miley this year, and this album had some songs in heavy rotation.
- Neo-Romance by Alexandra Streliski. Beautiful piano, this might be one of my most listened to albums. Need to get this on vinyl.
- serenades by Jean-Michel Blais. Lot of neo-classical this year, am I getting old or something?