AOTY 2023

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leroy - Dariacore 3​.​.​. At least I think that's what it's called?
86
Dariacore 3 is the third and final album in leroy's dariacore series and what a brilliant send-off to the alias it is.

I'm a massive fan of Jane's work, frailty was my favourite album of last year, probably even my favourite album of all time, and their work under the leroy alias is as a brilliant expansion to their discography. While the first two entries in the series are really good in their own right, this is, in my opinion, the crown jewel. It's banger after banger and despite the fact ... read more

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ATEEZ - THE WORLD EP.FIN : WILL
63
I really loved both of the last two minis in the World series so obviously I was very excited about this. ATEEZ's earlier work can be a bit hit or miss for me but the longer they've been around the better they've seemed to become. But this is definitely quite a disappointment. It's not bad, most of the tracks here are decent, Silver Light and MATZ are probably the standouts here for me, but there's just not really anything that goes above and beyond. Looking back at their run over the last one ... read more
The Deep - Messy Room
72
BAPPI is an absolutely incredible single and so I was quite excited to hear what the rest of the EP would have to offer. Unfortunately, it doesn't really live up to my expectations. Brand New House is still very good, but the rest of the tracks are mainly decent at best, Messy Room especially I don't really care for. The bouncy synths just don't work for me, it feels a bit late stage Gorillaz in a way that isn't all too great. It's still a good EP as a whole though, and a worthwhile listen, but ... read more
TAEYEON - To. X
22
The first 5 songs are the most tedious thing to come out of K-pop this year, it was genuinely a struggle to sit through. The final track at least isn't boring, but it definitely isn't good, I'm really not sure what SM are doing giving her a beat like that. Not been a big fan of Taeyeon before this, but this is well below what I was expecting and even conceived as possible.
Dreamcatcher - VillainS
60
Yeah I can't say I'm sure about OOTD but maybe it will grow on me? After two listens it's just a bit forgettable. Don't really want to talk much about it because the b-sides are way more interesting. Rising is classic Dreamcatcher, really good track, not quite to the heights they've reached before, but I feel like it would make more sense as the title track given their past. OOTD is just following trends and I've always felt they've been happy to just do their own thing and make some pop-metal ... read more
Fire-Toolz - You Celebrate Christmas
0
Was so close to giving this a perfect score but then fantano unfortunately said "christmas song" one too many times :(

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1mo
not the switzerland as your location i would be so embarrassed...
1mo
hello fellow swiss
1mo
hm... i knew i smelled smth fishy around here
2mo
utter blasphemy indeed... thank you though! i'll include it :]
2mo
Hey! Hope you’re doing well! I just wanted to let you know that my band’s debut album, “Empty Homes in Blue Light” is out now on all platforms! I appreciate if you end up giving it a shot, and if not no worries at all :) Here’s the AOTY link if you’re interested:

https://www.albumoftheyear.org/album/556709-midnight-session-empty-homes-in-blue-light.php
2mo
alright! if you want me to include a DSFWAN album please tell me a specific though. thanks for the reply! i will get back to you once the list is complete :]
2mo
hey marmiteman! to celebrate 555 followers i'm making my first community list and my question, if you'd like to participate, is this: what is your favorite project to study/work to?
4mo
Hey Marmite Man! I've been wanting to do a community list for a long time, and I would love if you would participate!
The list is all about hot takes.
Albums you hate that people love, artists you think are overhated, and anything else that is music related.
Feel free to give an explanation for your choice!
Thanks!!!
5mo
What's up marmiteman, I'm making an aoty user aggregate list of the best rappers of all time. For this list, who do you think are the top 10 rappers of all time (preferably in order)?

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