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We rank the 20 highest-scoring albums released during the first half of 2023.
Tim: Let it Bleed Edition [Box Set] 1.

Tim: Let it Bleed Edition [Box Set] - The Replacements

September 22, 2023
The deluxe reissue of The Replacements' 1985 album Tim includes a new mix by Ed Stasium, 50 previously unheard tracks and the entire January 1986 concert at Chicago's Cabaret Metro.
Metascore:
99
User Score:
tbd
Fly or Die Fly or Die Fly or Die (world war) 2.

Fly or Die Fly or Die Fly or Die (world war) - Jaimie Branch

August 25, 2023
The posthumous release from jazz trumpeter Jaimie Branch was recorded in April 2022 and completed by her family, her band and label after her death in August 2022.
Metascore:
95
User Score:
7.8
Who's Next/Life House [Super Deluxe Edition] 3.

Who's Next/Life House [Super Deluxe Edition] - The Who

September 15, 2023
The 11-disc super edition of the reissue of The Who's 1971 album Who's Next includes 22 demos from the unreleased Life House project, the 1971 session recordings at New York's Record Plant; Olympic Studios sessions from 1970-1972; live recordings of the April 1971 concert at London's Young Vic, and the December 1971 concert at San Francisco's Civic Auditorium.
Metascore:
93
User Score:
tbd
Evenings at the Village Gate: John Coltrane with Eric Dolphy 4.

Evenings at the Village Gate: John Coltrane with Eric Dolphy - John Coltrane

July 14, 2023
The 1961 recording of John Coltrane with Eric Dolphy at the Greenwich Village nightclub, Village Gate, was rediscovered recently in the archive of The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts.
Metascore:
93
User Score:
tbd
The Greater Wings 5.

The Greater Wings - Julie Byrne

July 7, 2023
The first full-length release from Julie Byrne since 2017's Not Even Happiness was recorded with the late Eric Littmann and completed with producer Alex Somers.
Metascore:
91
User Score:
7.8
Black Rainbows 6.

Black Rainbows - Corinne Bailey Rae

September 15, 2023
The first full-length release since 2016's The Heart Speaks In Whispers from British singer-songwriter Corinne Bailey Rae was inspired by the exhibits she saw at the Stony Island Arts Bank.
Metascore:
91
User Score:
tbd
Guts 7.

Guts - Olivia Rodrigo

September 8, 2023
The second full-length studio release from actress/pop artist Olivia Rodrigo was produced by Dan Nigro.
Metascore:
91
User Score:
7.8
The Land Is Inhospitable and So Are We 8.

The Land Is Inhospitable and So Are We - Mitski

September 15, 2023
The latest full-length release from Mitski recorded in Nashville and Los Angeles by producer Patrick Hyland includes an orchestra arranged and conducted by Drew Erickson and a 17-person choir.
Metascore:
90
User Score:
tbd
Valley of Heart's Delight 9.

Valley of Heart's Delight - Margo Cilker

September 15, 2023
The second full-length release from Oregon-based singer-songwriter Margo Cilker was produced by Sera Cahoone.
Metascore:
89
User Score:
tbd
I Am Not There Anymore 10.

I Am Not There Anymore - The Clientele

July 28, 2023
The latest full-length release from British indie-pop band The Clientele was recorded in London from 2019-2022, in part because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Metascore:
89
User Score:
8.1

Albums filtered by release date to the last 90 days.