2023 has been a good, if unexceptional year in the world of contemporary song. It is noteworthy that a handful of my favorite albums this year were by newer artists who outdid some of my favorite veteran songwriters and bands. I also feel like there’s a teeny tiny chance that rock ‘n’ roll will make a teeny tiny comeback in the back half of this decade.…
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