HuffPost's Best Albums of 2023

There was so much that happened in music this year — from fiascos to women reclaiming their power — and we got many impressive albums out of it.

Published: December 13, 2023 10:45 Source

# 1

Heaven by Cleo Sol

Album • Sep 15 / 2023 Neo-Soul Smooth Soul

# 2

Scarlet by Doja Cat

Album • Sep 22 / 2023 Pop Rap West Coast Hip Hop

# 3

Special Occasion by Emily King

Album • May 05 / 2023 Pop Soul Neo-Soul

# 4

Unreal Unearth by Hozier

Album • Aug 18 / 2023 Singer-Songwriter Pop Soul Pop Rock

# 5

The Age of Pleasure by Janelle Monáe

Album • Jun 09 / 2023 Contemporary R&B Pop

# 6

Messy by Olivia Dean

Album • Jun 30 / 2023 Contemporary R&B Pop Soul

# 7

GUTS by Olivia Rodrigo

Album • Sep 08 / 2023 Pop Rock Singer-Songwriter Alternative Rock

# 8

This Is Why by Paramore

Album • Feb 10 / 2023 Post-Punk Revival

# 9

Snow Angel by Reneé Rapp

Album • Aug 18 / 2023 Alt-Pop

# 10

Lahai by Sampha

Album • Oct 20 / 2023 Alternative R&B

# 11

Hood Hottest Princess by Sexyy Red

Album • Jun 09 / 2023 Trap

# 12

JAGUAR II by Victoria Monét

Album • Aug 25 / 2023 Contemporary R&B