Here are 11 of the best albums of 2023

This year’s best music features songs to make you think, laugh and dance, plus something special from one of our own.

James Thomson and Alex Gow

Dec 20, 2023 – 11.11am

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Artificial intelligence helps produce the final ever Beatles song. The Rolling Stones release an album with their front man in his ninth decade. Kiss play the AFL Grand Final during their latest “farewell” tour.

Nostalgia rules in today’s music industry, and finding new sounds is harder than it’s ever been. But fortunately, AFR Weekend has done the hard work for you, combing record shops, band rooms and streaming services to find you the best new music of 2023.

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James ThomsonColumnistJames Thomson is senior Chanticleer columnist based in Melbourne. He was the Companies editor and editor of BRW Magazine.

Alexander GowProducer, songwriterAlexander Gow produces The Fin & Chanticleer podcasts for the Financial Review and is an ARIA award-winning songwriter based in Melbourne.