Living legend Bob Dylan has said the purpose of art is to stop time, and the artist is in a perpetual state of becoming. So, before time marches on into 2024, we’re called to celebrate some of the best releases of last year to set the tone as music, and the culture it influences, evolve into something new.

Dylan’s Shadow Kingdom

Takes Honorable Mention

And, since we’ve quoted him on opening, why not start off with giving Dylan an honorable mention for his 2023 release of Shadow Kingdom?