Jeff Caudill of post-hardcore/emo vets Gameface released the debut album by his new band Low Coast this year, and with 2023 coming to a close, he has now made us a list of his favorite albums of the year (including that one). His list includes Jason Isbell, boygenius, Narrow Head, some reissues, his old friend Popeye of Farside’s new band Calling Hours, his daughter Melody Caudill’s band Career Woman, and more. Check out the full list, with commentary on each pick, below.
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Jeff Caudill’s 10 Favorite Albums of 2023
Jason Isbell & The 400 Unit – Weathervanes
Every song is a lyrical gut punch and their live show was the best I’ve seen in ages.
Boygenius – The Record
Voices of a generation. I can still cry with the teenagers.
Neil Young – Chrome Dreams
Sparse and dreamy late 70s acoustic jams just how I like it.
Narrow Head – Moments of Clarity
If Oasis and Quicksand had a baby. I’m in.
Another Michael – Wishes To Fulfill
I’m probably too old to like this but it speaks to me.
Knapsack – This Version of Truth Discography Box Set
Important band. Great songs. Someone did a nice job putting this together.
The Replacements – Tim (Let It Bleed Edition)
Listening to these new mixes is like finally getting a good pair of glasses.
Calling Hours – Say Less
I love when people I love make great things.
Career Woman – Grapevine
I love when people I made make great things.
Low Coast – Existing The Dream
So happy this band finally exists. Proud of this one.
