Our Favourite Albums Of 2013
2013 is over, and although we were away in December, we couldn’t return without telling you our favourite albums of the year past. So here are the records that soundtracked our last twelve months. If 2014 only brings one album as good as any of these, we’ll be more than happy.
Phosphorescent – ‘Muchacho‘
Singer-songwriter Phosphorescent soothed our ears (and our soul) with this beautifully simple yet musically complex sixth album. ‘Song For Zula‘ is undoubtedly one of our favourite songs of 2013, and is perfectly complimented by the release’s other nine tracks.
Paramore – ‘Paramore‘
Ballsy, brave and all grown-up – this is the album cynics didn’t think Paramore could ever make after the departure of the Farro brothers. ‘Paramore‘ has a vintage vibe with its four “sides”, but its focus is firmly on the future.
Tired Pony – ‘The Ghost Of The Mountain‘
Gary Lightbody, Peter Buck et al follow up their supergroup‘s debut with another magnificent concept album. This time, they capture the sound of Topanga Canyon rather than Portland, Oregon. We’re so glad that their first wasn’t their last.
Dawes – ‘Stories Don’t End‘
The intelligent songwriting of Taylor Goldsmith is almost impossible to fault. His lyrics are flawless yet Dawes are far more than just words. Their musicality always shines too and ‘Stories Don’t End‘ captures both sides of the band at their best.
Kids In Glass Houses – ‘Peace‘
We’re still scratching our heads as to how this magnificent guitar pop album went largely unnoticed. With bold choruses, instant hooks and epic key changes, ‘Peace‘ sits safely in our top five despite its commercial snub.
