Curious what notable personalities in the scene think was great this year? So is TGEFM! So we reached out to some of our favorite luminaries ranging from musicians, label personnel, and more for their “Best of 2023” lists. Now, listen: TGEFM is not a taskmistress. Contributors can write these out however they want. So if it doesn’t actually look or read like a list… and sometimes it really is just a list with no other observations! Who cares?
New York’s Fat Heaven came back strong this year with their excellent LP Trash Life, out in February via Sell the Heart Records. Jack Counce and Travis Yablon of the band both submitted a list of their favorites of the year.
Travis’ Top Five:
- Codefendants – This is Crimewave
2. Rancid – Tomorrow Never Comes
3. The Bouncing Souls – Ten Stories High
4. Mustard Plug – Where Did All My Friends Go?
5. The Young Rochelles – Kicked to the Curb
Jack’s Top Six:
- Heatmiser – The Music of Heatmiser
2. Rancid – Tomorrow Never Comes
3. Superbloom – Life’s a Blur
4. DANNY BROWN & JPEG MAFIA – STOP SCARING THE HOES
5. Slugwater – In My Way
6. Cop/Out – All Together Now
