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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:
95
User Score:
tbd
Black Rainbows 4.

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 5.

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
Joni Mitchell Archives, Vol. 3: The Asylum Years 1972-1975 [Box Set] 6.

Joni Mitchell Archives, Vol. 3: The Asylum Years 1972-1975 [Box Set] - Joni Mitchell

October 6, 2023
The third box set of unreleased material from Joni Mitchell includes demos, recording sessions with Graham Nash, David Crosby and Neil Young, and the entire live recording of her performance at Carnegie Hall in 1972.
Metascore:
90
User Score:
tbd
1989 (Taylor's Version) 7.

1989 (Taylor's Version) - Taylor Swift

October 27, 2023
The re-recording of Taylor Swift's 2014 album 1989 includes five unreleased tracks.
Metascore:
90
User Score:
tbd
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
Black Bayou 9.

Black Bayou - Robert Finley

October 27, 2023
The songs on the fourth full-length release from Louisiana blues artist Robert Finley were created while it was recorded in Nashville with producer Dan Auerbach.
Metascore:
89
User Score:
tbd
Sanguivore 10.

Sanguivore - Creeper

October 13, 2023
The third full-length release from British goth punk band Creeper is a concept album about vampires.
Metascore:
89
User Score:
tbd

Albums filtered by release date to the last 90 days.