Okay, “best of 2013” may be an exaggeration. I haven’t heard whatever that came out this year, as well as I don’t listen to major label music (mostly)–but some major albums were so damn great I had to get them as well as include them here. Also, I’m just doing one listing of rap, rock, soul, dance…Everthing. since a lot more as well as a lot more bands as well as albums don’t in shape neatly into any type of one genre. as well as just since rap is on here, don’t expect Kanye or Jay-Z. even if I didn’t prevent major labels, I didn’t discover their albums in any way fascinating this year. as well as you won’t discover a bigger Hova fan than me. (Sighs heavily.)
15. Eminem-The Marshall Mathers LP 2
Hip Hop
I regret my opening salvo on this album. Or at least a few of it. It’s a grower. I’m at a point with Eminem, as well as rap in general, where simple hits as well as beats don’t step me like they utilized to. as well as this album reeks of costly samples as well as production. however the a lot more I listen, the a lot more I hear the type of witty bit clips, like “I’d count my blessings however I suck at math,” that made me a fan in the very first place. any type of other rappers still this great after this long in the game? Not really.
14. The Obits-Beds & Bugs
Garage rock
If there had never been The Strokes, this would have been The Strokes. Probably.
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13. STS-Gold rush III
Mixtape
The third mixtape in the series, as well as he shows zero indications of falling off. Why don’t a lot more people understand about STS? Why isn’t he bigger?!?
Get it here
12. stylish Gamine-Closer
Rhythm as well as Blues
If Motown were getting started in the contemporary era: fantastic harmonies, clap as well as dance songs, as well as voices as gorgeous as En Vogue.
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11. Taffy-Lixiviate
Alternative
Maybe it’s just since I miss The Breeders, however 1990s grrrrl pop still gets me.
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10. Joey Bada$$-Summer Knights
Mixtape
Nobody twisted words as well as pictures much better than Joey this year. as well as I saw him on MTV, so I assumption this is officially the year he broke.
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9. This Frontier needs Heroes-Hooky
Americana
An ironic name for an authentic collection of singer/songwriter tunes that lack hooks however have gentle, insightful lyrics.
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8. Marnie Stern-The Chronicles of Marnia
Noise rock
I never get worn out of this chick. She’s like a Jimi Hendrix with a vagina. Or 1990s Liz Phair if Liz might shred.
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7. possibility the Rapper-Acid Rap
Psychedelic hip hop
Childish Gambino with the edge of Lil’ Wayne as well as the sense of humor of your medication dealer. If your medication dealership was U-Turn from Weeds.
Last I checked, he was still providing it away for complimentary here.
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6. Atoms for Peace-Amok
Alternative Rock
Alt-rock supergroup fronted by Thom Yorke. Fucking incredible. as well as I never would have gotten this if I hadn’t seen them on Colbert Report.
5. stated the Whale-Hawaiii
Indie Pop
Yeah, it’s with three “i”s. That’s not a typo. Great, sunny, shiny pop with just a taste of experimental oddness.
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4. action Bronson-Blue Chips 2
Gritty mixtape
Wow. get it here.
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3. James Younger-Feelin’ American
Indie Rock
Honest to God exceptional rock as well as roll.
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2. Ron Littlejohn & The Funk Embassy-Shining On
Soul.
One of the very best spirit records of the past 20 years. Curtis Mayfield as well as Aretha Franklin, eat your hearts out.
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1. No Malice-Hear Ye Him
Christian Rap
If you’d have told me a few years back that Clipse would break up as well as Malice would verify himself as a solo act, I would have been dubious. If you’d have told me he’d make a Christian rap album, I’d have stated no way. If you’d have told me it would be my preferred album of the year, I’d have punched you in the mouth. however right here we are.
With this album, Malice did something few rappers can: He got older, he got wiser, as well as he changed. Really changed. And got better. Take a listen, older rap Gods: This is what honesty as well as maturity seems like. And it’s still hip hop.
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