"2023's Top Albums and Songs So Far: A Roundup"

Rolling Stone has compiled a list of their favorite LPs of 2023 so far, featuring a mix of established artists and promising newcomers across various genres. The list includes Gracie Abrams' stunning debut, Amaarae's brooding adventure, boygenius' world-beating greatness, and Danny Brown's radical honesty. Other notable entries include Lana Del Rey's introspective Ocean Blvd, Christine and the Queens' grand pop opera, and Bob Dylan's powerful understated arrangements.