2023 Mid-Year Top Ten

The first half of 2023 is already in the books! Man, this year is going by at the speed of light it seems. And what a year it’s been so far for music. It feels like I say that every year, but the first six months of 2023 have just been phenomenal. So, how about we do a Mid-Year Top Ten? But first, a few specifications. I didn’t list EPs or albums that are Greatest Hits/Best Of compilations or reworkings of old songs. Also, I’ve already reviewed Thunder Horse’s excellent new LP, After the Fall, last week, but since it won’t come out until July 21^st, it’s not on this list, otherwise, it would definitely be on here. As far as the rest of the year goes, I’m positive that three upcoming albums will make their way to my final Top Ten of 2023 when all is said and done: Meutrières’s Ronde de nuit (Aug. 25), H.E.A.T’s Extra Force (Sep. 1^st), and Angelus Apatrida’s Aftermath (Oct.). So, without further ado, here are my Top Ten albums of 2023 from January to June with links to their respective Musings/Reviews.

10. Grave Disgrace – Visions of Tomorrow

9. Skinher – Heartstruck

8. Persekutor – Snow Business

7. The Golden Grass – Life is Much Stranger

6. Love Gang - Meanstreak

5. Hail The Void – Memento Mori

4. Grand Design - Rawk

3. Extreme - Six

2. Overkill - Scorched

1. Metallica – 72 Seasons

There you have it, folks! What are your favourite albums of the year thus far? Tune in tomorrow for a brand-new feature on the blog. Until then, stay safe and enjoy the music!