The 10 most disappointing albums of 2023

Callie AhlgrimJan 15, 2024, 20:05 IST

Drake in "First Person Shooter" and Ed Sheeran in "Sycamore."Drake/Ed Sheeran/YouTube

Artists like Chlöe, Drake, and Ed Sheeran released albums in 2023 that didn't live up to the hype.
"Rush!" by Måneskin and "The Album" by Jonas Brothers were similarly underwhelming.

Despite the feast of excellent albums this year — even from artists tasked with following beloved debuts like Olivia Rodrigo and boygenius — many more albums failed to meet expectations.

From cult-favorite bands like Måneskin and The National to A-listers like Drake and Ed Sheeran, several artists seemed to buckle under the weight of anticipation, legacy, or the pressure of commercial success.

Business Insider's senior music reporter selected 10 albums released in 2023 that didn't live up to the hype. They're listed below, in chronological order of release.

1. "Rush!" by Måneskin

"Rush!" was released on January 20, 2023.Epic/Sony Music

2. "Trustfall" by Pink

"Trustfall" was released on February 17, 2023.RCA Records

3. "In Pieces" by Chlöe

"In Pieces" was released on March 31, 2023.Columbia Records

4. "Jackman" by Jack Harlow

"Jackman" was released on April 28, 2023.Generation Now/Atlantic

5. "First Two Pages of Frankenstein" by The National

"First Two Pages of Frankenstein" was released on April 28, 2023.The National/4AD Ltd

6. "Subtract" by Ed Sheeran

"Subtract" was released on May 5, 2023.Asylum/Atlantic Records UK

7. "The Album" by Jonas Brothers

"The Album" was released on May 12, 2023.Republic

8. "Austin" by Post Malone

"Austin" was released on July 28, 2023.Mercury Records/Republic

9. "Scarlet" by Doja Cat

"Scarlet" was released on September 22, 2023.Kemosabe Records/RCA

10. "For All the Dogs" by Drake

"For All the Dogs" was released on October 6, 2023.Instagram/champagnepapi

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