Musical gems of 2023: From Dylan and Rodrigo to the Foo Fighters

(From left) Bob Dylan, Victoria Monet, and SZA were some of the artistes who brought sounds that resonated with listeners this year. — Photos: Filepic

As the lines between private and public spaces became ever blurrier, the music of 2023 pondered the meaning of self – who creates it, who defines it, who controls the rights to manipulate it.

Here are our 20 favourite albums of 2023, in descending order.