Looking back at the albums of 2013

Running the music half of Backbeat has certainly changed the amount of music and types of music I have been exposed to and listening to throughout the year. It’s amazing to talk to people who are passionate about music and I always do my best to check out music that is recommended to me. I try to listen to everything new that is coming in before I order it. Sometimes it’s only a track or two and sometimes I get hooked and fall in love with another album or artist.

I have decided to share my top albums from this past year. I’ve arranged the albums by release date as there is no way I would attempt to do a “Top 10” type rating. I’ve selected tracks from the albums that I feel best represent the album as a whole. So understand it is the album I love and these songs may not even be my favourite but will give you the best idea of what the album is about in my opinion. I hope you enjoy.

It was an amazing years for albums. I truly beleive vinyl is pushing artists to once again focus on the entire album creation process and not just the individual songs.

What were some of your favourite albums released in 2013? Share with us in the comments I would love to hear about it.

Local Natives – Hummingbird
Track 1 – You & I
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The Eels – Wonderful, Glorious
Track 5 – On the Ropes

The Dwells – Don’t Ever Leave Me Like You Do
Track 2 – I Wonder

Dawes – Stories Don’t End
Track 2 – From a Window Seat
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James Blake – Overgrown
Track 5 – Retrograde
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UBT – Ego Orientation
Track 6 – She Does Too
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Portugal. The Man – Evil Friends
Track 2 – Creep In A T-Shirt
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City & Colour – The Hurry and the Harm
Track 12 – Death’s Song

Man Man – On Oni Pond
Track 2 – Pink Wonton

Track 3 – End Boss

Mazzy Star – Seasons of Your Day
Track 3 – I’ve Gotta Stop

Haim – Days Are Gone
Track 1 – Falling
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Tess Parks – Blood Hot
Track 1 – Somedays