Ready for a cold one this season? We thought so! Enjoy, as Christopher Long reflects on his favorite VINYL releases of 2023 — an intoxicating (and satisfying) “six-pack,” to be sure.

Imported (Kill Rock Stars). Review by Bob Pomeroy.

Spunky (Kill Rock Stars). Review by Bob Pomeroy.

Confronting society’s tolerance of the male superiority complex, the track channels his anger and sharp wit into driving beats, sharp guitars, and a gripping melody.

Merlyn Belle (Kill Rock Stars). Review by Julius C. Lacking.

Shirushi (Kill Rock Stars). Review by Carl F. Gauze.

Invitation (Kill Rock Stars). Review by Bob Pomeroy.

Super Me (Kill Rock Stars). Review by Jen Cray.

Glowing Mouth (Kill Rock Stars). Review by Eli Didier.

The Thermals are keeping the vitality of mid ’90s-styled indie rock alive and well.

American Gong (Kill Rock Stars). Review by Rose Petralia.

Now We Can See (Kill Rock Stars). Review by Scott Adams.

Colin Meloy Sings Live! (Kill Rock Stars). Review by Aaron Shaul.

Poisonous Times (Kill Rock Stars). Review by Jen Cray.

The Secret Life (Kill Rock Stars). Review by Jen Cray.

The Shapes We Make (Kill Rock Stars). Review by Aaron Shaul.

Friend Opportunity (Kill Rock Stars). Review by Jen Cray.

Picaresque (Kill Rock Stars). Review by Aaron Shaul.

From the Lion’s Mouth (Kill Rock Stars). Review by Aaron Shaul.

Zulu (Kill Rock Stars). Review by Jen Cray.