The 2023 list of the well-known music critic Pitchfork has been released.
Pitchfork, a well-known music critic agency, announced the 2023 annual chart list on December 14, 2023. In the official selection, American singer SZA won the best of the year for "SOS".
And in the readers' vote, 38-year-old American singer Caroline Polache won first place with "Desire, I Want to Turn Into You".
SZA's SOS is a melancholic R&B that addresses themes of love, loss, and self-identity. This one got pitchfork 8A rating of 7, with reviews describing it as "a well-crafted, memorable** piece of excellence in this year's R&B field".
Caroline Polacek's "Desire, I Want to Turn Into You" is an experimental electro-pop** that combines pop, electronic, dance music, and more. This one got pitchfork 8A 7-point evaluation, the review called it "a ** full of creativity and surprises, and it is the highlight of this year's popular ** field".
Pitchfork's annual selection is one of the most important references in the world. This year's official poll and readers' poll results reflect the diversity of today's world. SZA's "SOS" is a masterpiece of traditional R&B, while Caroline Polachek's "Desire, I Want to Turn Into You" is a masterpiece of experimental popularity. Both have received critical acclaim, reflecting Pitchfork's inclusiveness of different styles.
Congratulations to both of you. 