Zach Barocas’ (Jawbox) 10 favorite albums of 2023

We recently posted Jawbox leader J. Robbins‘ year-end list (before he announced a new solo album & tour), and now here’s a list from Jawbox drummer Zach Barocas. As you may know, Zach makes jazz/chamber music as Zach Barocas New Freedom Sound–he released Second Freedom: Every God Needs a Witness this year–and his list leans in that direction, with André 3000, Angel Bat Dawid, Thandi Ntuli, Matana Roberts, and more. Check out his full list with commentary on each pick below. Second Freedom: Every God Needs a Witness by Zach Barocas New Freedom Sound ** Zach Barocas’ 10 Favorite Albums of 2023 André 3000, “New Blue Sun” Each era brings its own stresses and solutions and they always need a soundtrack. Current strains of easy listening harken to spiritua...