AP's Top Albums of 2023 Highlight Diverse Genres and Artists
Peso Pluma, Olivia Rodrigo, Megan Moroney, The Rolling Stones, and André 3000 Stand Out in a Year of Musical Diversity
- Peso Pluma's 'Génesis' became the highest-charting regional Mexican album of all time, leading a year dominated by regional Mexican artists.
- Olivia Rodrigo's sophomore album 'GUTS' soundtracks the throes of fame and the experience of entering your 20s.
- Megan Moroney's debut album 'Lucky' emerged as a standout in a year dominated by country music.
- The Rolling Stones released 'Hackney Diamonds', their first album of original material in 18 years, and their first since the death of drummer Charlie Watts in 2021.
- André 3000 released a new album of original material for the first time in 17 years, playing upward of 40 different types of flutes from around the world on this ambient jazz LP.