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Title: Awesome Albums In 2013
Post by: sweatboard on Mar 05, 2013, 12:47 AM
Besides Jim's record what is there so far?

1. Chelsea Light Moving
2. Country Mice 
3. Phosphorescent, 'Muchacho'

In no order


What else?
Title: Re: Awesome Albums In 2013
Post by: capt. scotty on Mar 05, 2013, 01:18 AM
Quote from: sweatboard on Mar 05, 2013, 12:47 AM
Besides Jim's record what is there so far?

1. Chelsea Light Moving
2. Country Mice 
3. Phosphorescent, 'Muchacho'

In no order

What else?

I dont even know if those first 2 are band names or album names
Title: Re: Awesome Albums In 2013
Post by: sweatboard on Mar 05, 2013, 01:25 AM
band names...sorry

Chelsea Light Moving - (self titled) Thurston Moore from Sonic Youth 
County Mice - Hour of the Wolf
Title: Re: Awesome Albums In 2013
Post by: sweatboard on Mar 05, 2013, 01:59 AM
I'll add Rhye into the mix it's the second album that I Wish The XX WOULD have made.  :drum:
Title: Awesome Albums In 2013
Post by: ffghtrs on Mar 05, 2013, 05:02 AM
Thoroughly enjoying Country Mice.  Thank you for mentioning them.  Good Tunes are always a good thing.
Title: Re: Awesome Albums In 2013
Post by: wolof7 on Mar 05, 2013, 06:47 AM
Arbouretum - Coming Out of the Fog
Country Mice - Hour of the Wolf
Devendra Banhart - Mala
Josh Ritter - The Beast in its Tracks
Jim James - regions

Listened to Phosphorescent and didn't think it had nearly the magic Here's to Taking it Easy does. Of course, this is just based on one listen.

Anyone listen to the new Nick Cave record through and through? I only got about halfway through, been trying to revisit it.
Title: Re: Re: Awesome Albums In 2013
Post by: Ruckus on Mar 05, 2013, 08:48 AM
Quote from: wolof7 on Mar 05, 2013, 06:47 AM
Arbouretum - Coming Out of the Fog
Country Mice - Hour of the Wolf
Same here my musical brother from another
I've been spinning those nonstop.  Have yet you check out the new Phossy but really looking forward to it.  I would imagine matching Here's to Taking it Easy is no easy task.
Title: Re: Awesome Albums In 2013
Post by: FiddleCastro on Mar 05, 2013, 09:29 AM
I've been meaning to check out Chelsea Light Moving, but when Thurston played one of their songs with Sharon Van Etten @ Town hall it was absolutely awful.  :grin:

So far this has been my 2013 playlist. All female led bands.

Lady Lamb The Beekeeper - Ripely Pine
The Joy Formidable - Wolf's Law
Thao & The Get Down Stay Down - We The Common
Speck Mountain - Badwater
Title: Re: Awesome Albums In 2013
Post by: Come Closer on Mar 05, 2013, 10:08 AM
I agree with JJ, Arbouretum, Country Mice. I would add

Frightened Rabbit
Local Natives
Czarface
Title: Re: Awesome Albums In 2013
Post by: Ghosts_on_TV on Mar 05, 2013, 10:26 AM
Local Natives and Nick Cave are my two favorites so for. But I'm assuming The Nationals new one will take the top spot.
Title: Re: Awesome Albums In 2013
Post by: Northern Neighbour on Mar 05, 2013, 12:12 PM
Local Natives' latest album is very good and definitely on my top-10 so far.  Also near the top of my list:

Widowspeak
Veronica Falls
Sallie Ford & The Sound Outside

But at the very top - Torres.
Title: Re: Awesome Albums In 2013
Post by: Murph on Mar 05, 2013, 02:15 PM
Foxygen- We Are the 21st Century Ambassadors of Peace & Magic

that album really has grown on me
Title: Re: Awesome Albums In 2013
Post by: Northern Neighbour on Mar 05, 2013, 02:57 PM
Quote from: Murph on Mar 05, 2013, 02:15 PM
Foxygen- We Are the 21st Century Ambassadors of Peace & Magic

that album really has grown on me

Oh yeah, that's near the top of the list for me as well.
Title: Re: Awesome Albums In 2013
Post by: FiddleCastro on Mar 05, 2013, 03:56 PM
Quote from: Northern Neighbour on Mar 05, 2013, 12:12 PM
Local Natives' latest album is very good and definitely on my top-10 so far.  Also near the top of my list:

Widowspeak
Veronica Falls
Sallie Ford & The Sound Outside

But at the very top - Torres.

Torres slipped my mind. Fantastic stuff.
Title: Re: Awesome Albums In 2013
Post by: Waddy Peytona on Mar 05, 2013, 09:11 PM
Son Volt - Honky Tonk

It's a beautiful album.
Title: Re: Awesome Albums In 2013
Post by: Angelo on Mar 05, 2013, 09:35 PM
Quote from: Waddy Peytona on Mar 05, 2013, 09:11 PM
Son Volt - Honky Tonk

It's a beautiful album.


I agree Waddy, great stuff.


I agree with the Foxygen and Phosphorescent as well. Definitely going to have to check out the other mentions listed here that I haven't heard of.
Title: Re: Awesome Albums In 2013
Post by: Ob1jacobe on Mar 05, 2013, 11:18 PM
Really digging -
  1. Torres - Torres
  2. Foxygen - We Are the 21st Century Ambassadors Of Peace & Magic
  3. Local Natives - Hummingbird
  4. Ducktails - The Flower Lane
  5. Yo La Tengo - Fade
  6. Unknown Mortal Orchestra - II
  7. Foals - Holy Fire
Title: Re: Awesome Albums In 2013
Post by: ManNamedTruth on Mar 06, 2013, 12:50 AM
Jim James
Atoms for Peace
Frightened Rabbit

That's about all I heard so far. Listened to the new YLT once, still need to pick that up.
Title: Re: Awesome Albums In 2013
Post by: MrWhippy on Mar 06, 2013, 05:43 AM
So far the 2013 releases I've really liked (besides the JJ record) are:

Atoms for Peace  - Amok
Foals - Holy Fire
Nick Cave - Push the Sky Away
Son Volt  - Honky Tonk
Chelsea Light Moving - self titled
How To Destroy Angels - Welcome Oblivion
Portal - Vexovoid
Title: Re: Awesome Albums In 2013
Post by: FiddleCastro on Mar 06, 2013, 08:54 AM
Quote from: Ob1jacobe on Mar 05, 2013, 11:18 PM
Really digging -
  1. Torres - Torres
  2. Foxygen - We Are the 21st Century Ambassadors Of Peace & Magic
  3. Local Natives - Hummingbird
  4. Ducktails - The Flower Lane
  5. Yo La Tengo - Fade
  6. Unknown Mortal Orchestra - II
  7. Foals - Holy Fire

:thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: Great list!!!

I also forgot Ducktails, Foxygen, UMO, and the fact I haven't yet skipped a new Foals song when it comes on XM, I think it's time I check out the record.

Quote from: MrWhippy on Mar 06, 2013, 05:43 AM
So far the 2013 releases I've really liked (besides the JJ record) are:

Nick Cave - Push the Sky Away


I finally heard it a couple of weeks ago. Let's say i'm totally stoked for 3 nights in a row of Nick Cave.  :cheesy: :cheesy: :cheesy:
Title: Re: Awesome Albums In 2013
Post by: Penny Lane on Mar 06, 2013, 10:27 AM
Who is this Foxygen and why is their name so stupid??

Guess I'll have to check them out since apparently they're awesome.  :rolleyes:
Title: Re: Awesome Albums In 2013
Post by: buaawwww on Mar 06, 2013, 11:06 AM
It has not arrived yet.  But it will be soon.  And when it does.  It will be #1.  Anyone that says otherwise... is just wrong.

Clutch - Earth Rocker (2013 Album) Track Previews (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D51sK5yb0V0#)
Title: Re: Awesome Albums In 2013
Post by: Ghosts_on_TV on Mar 06, 2013, 12:15 PM
That Rhye album is fantastic.
Title: Re: Awesome Albums In 2013
Post by: ManNamedTruth on Mar 06, 2013, 02:28 PM
Quote from: Penny Lane on Mar 06, 2013, 10:27 AM
Who is this Foxygen and why is their name so stupid??

Guess I'll have to check them out since apparently they're awesome.  :rolleyes:

Still not as stupid as Ducktails.
Title: Re: Awesome Albums In 2013
Post by: e_wind on Mar 06, 2013, 02:54 PM
Quote from: ManNamedTruth on Mar 06, 2013, 02:28 PM
Quote from: Penny Lane on Mar 06, 2013, 10:27 AM
Who is this Foxygen and why is their name so stupid??

Guess I'll have to check them out since apparently they're awesome.  :rolleyes:

Still not as stupid as Ducktails.

seriously
Title: Re: Awesome Albums In 2013
Post by: EverythingChanges on Mar 06, 2013, 02:56 PM
I think The String Cheese Incident takes the cake for the dumbest name.
Title: Re: Awesome Albums In 2013
Post by: e_wind on Mar 06, 2013, 03:01 PM
this is always the best thread of the year. there are so many things on my list to listen to now. just in time for a 12 hour car ride in two days.

my list is short so far:
Phosphorescent
Jim
Title: Re: Awesome Albums In 2013
Post by: Murph on Mar 06, 2013, 04:13 PM
Quote from: Ghosts_on_TV on Mar 06, 2013, 12:15 PM
That Rhye album is fantastic.

It really, really is.  Whoever said Country Mice, good looks, because it's fantastic as well.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F6yfFWvoygY (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F6yfFWvoygY)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-otPdt6ffzw (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-otPdt6ffzw)
Title: Re: Awesome Albums In 2013
Post by: sweatboard on Mar 08, 2013, 12:17 AM
I think I prefer this new phosphorescent album over the last one.  *Covers head*
Title: Awesome Albums In 2013
Post by: e_wind on Mar 08, 2013, 01:04 AM
I haven't listened to it enough, but I wouldn't be surprised if I feel the same way soon
Title: Re: Awesome Albums In 2013
Post by: Ob1jacobe on Mar 08, 2013, 04:31 PM
I have bought Phosphorescent and listening to my free download now.   Loving it.

Added to Spotify
- Nick Cave & Bad Seeds
- Country Mice - love their first one
- Rhye

I have been trying to be selective and not overload on music like I did last year. But a lot of good stuff early this year that is getting great recommendations from people i trust.

Can't wait for new National, Portugal. The Man, Phoenix, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Flaming Lips, Arcade Fire (not sure if this one is confirmed)
Title: Awesome Albums In 2013
Post by: Fully on Mar 08, 2013, 05:11 PM
I listened to Country Mice today and I liked it quite a bit.
Title: Re: Awesome Albums In 2013
Post by: Murph on Mar 12, 2013, 04:48 PM
Waxahatchee - Cerulean Salt

Title: Re: Awesome Albums In 2013
Post by: FiddleCastro on Mar 12, 2013, 09:08 PM
Quote from: Murph on Mar 12, 2013, 04:48 PM
Waxahatchee - Cerulean Salt

:thumbsup:
Title: Awesome Albums In 2013
Post by: e_wind on Mar 12, 2013, 09:08 PM
Updated list:


phosphorescent
Jimothy James
Frightened Rabbit
Title: Re: Awesome Albums In 2013
Post by: bartel on Mar 12, 2013, 09:38 PM
the drones
nick cave & the bad seeds

two stands outs lately... and both Australian.
Title: Re: Awesome Albums In 2013
Post by: APR on Mar 12, 2013, 10:17 PM
Jim James - Regions of Light
Local Natives - Hummingbirds
The Joy Formidable - Wolf's Law

and a 2012 that I am late to the game to:  Oberhofer - Time Capsules II
Title: Re: Awesome Albums In 2013
Post by: Dillsnufus on Mar 13, 2013, 12:24 AM
Charles Bradley - Victim of Love
Title: Re: Awesome Albums In 2013
Post by: dmooney99 on Mar 16, 2013, 11:15 AM
Black Rebel Motorcycle Club- Specter at the Feast
Atoms For Peace- AMOK
Jim James- Regions of Light and Sound of God

good:
Palma Violets- 180

need to get:
Sound City soundtrack  :embarrassed:
Foxygen (been hearing good things about it)
Title: Re: Awesome Albums In 2013
Post by: e_wind on Mar 20, 2013, 02:47 PM
lets keep this convo going guys.

Best:
Jim James
Frightened Rabbit
Phosphorescent (!!! like I said somewhere else on this board or somewhere - this is the album Jim shouldve made after Z)

New, but loving:
Country Mice  (I can see this being my favorite of the year)
Rhye

On my 2013 Spotify playlist to check out:
Atoms For Peace
Foxygen
FIDLAR (just watched a cool interview with them.)
Son Volt
Yo La Tengo
Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds
Youth Lagoon
Toro y Moi

Also wanna check out MBV, but its not on spotify... sooo. hmmm
Title: Re: Awesome Albums In 2013
Post by: buaawwww on Mar 20, 2013, 03:18 PM
Best:

CLUTCH - "EARTH ROCKER"

Rest:
Everyone else...
Title: Re: Awesome Albums In 2013
Post by: YouAre_GivenToFly on Mar 20, 2013, 03:52 PM
Album of the year.

(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-efHXQpsp_-E/US--aTZAklI/AAAAAAAAHTE/MxYOLHaCtMM/s1600/1357849757-the-men-new-moon.jpg)
Title: Awesome Albums In 2013
Post by: ewiser on Mar 20, 2013, 03:52 PM
I found out about this album an checked it out.
http://widower.bandcamp.com/
Real good one.
Title: Re: Awesome Albums In 2013
Post by: FiddleCastro on Mar 20, 2013, 06:07 PM
Quote from: buaawwww on Mar 20, 2013, 03:18 PM
Best:

CLUTCH - "EARTH ROCKER"

Rest:
Everyone else...

Yeah, pretty much this.

I like that Neil gives you a shout out during Earth Rocker.  :grin:
Title: Re: Awesome Albums In 2013
Post by: ManNamedTruth on Mar 20, 2013, 10:27 PM
For those interested in checking out Foxygen, they basically sound like they want to be The Kinks.
Title: Re: Awesome Albums In 2013
Post by: Jackets N Pones on Mar 21, 2013, 01:33 PM
Ducktails - The Flower Lane - #3 and #9 on repeat
Title: Re: Awesome Albums In 2013
Post by: robb on Mar 21, 2013, 03:18 PM
am i the only person that's in love with the ben harper/charlie musselwhite album?
Title: Re: Awesome Albums In 2013
Post by: buaawwww on Mar 21, 2013, 03:20 PM
Quote from: FiddleCastro on Mar 20, 2013, 06:07 PM
Quote from: buaawwww on Mar 20, 2013, 03:18 PM
Best:

CLUTCH - "EARTH ROCKER"

Rest:
Everyone else...

Yeah, pretty much this.

I like that Neil gives you a shout out during Earth Rocker.  :grin:

Hahahaha yep me and Neil go waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay back!  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Awesome Albums In 2013
Post by: buaawwww on Mar 21, 2013, 03:21 PM
Quote from: robb on Mar 21, 2013, 03:18 PM
am i the only person that's in love with the ben harper/charlie musselwhite album?

No sir you are not.  That for me is #2 right now, just behind the new Clutch.  I can't get enough of it.
Title: Re: Awesome Albums In 2013
Post by: Ob1jacobe on Mar 21, 2013, 03:32 PM

  1. Phosphorescent - Muchacho  - I LOVE this album.  I have casually listend to prior albums and now i am absorbed in his/their entire discography.  Amazing.  Said this last year when Menomena clicked with me.  I love whey you just find a band/music that is just IT for YOU.

The rest of my list is great too stuff too 

  2. Local Natives - Hummingbird 
  3. Torres - Torres
  4. Yo La Tengo - Fade
  5. Unknown Mortal Orchestra - II
  6. Foxygen - We Are the 21st Century Ambassadors Of Peace & Magic
  7. Foals - Holy Fire
  8. Ducktails - The Flower Lane
Title: Re: Awesome Albums In 2013
Post by: Penny Lane on Mar 21, 2013, 05:37 PM
Quote from: buaawwww on Mar 21, 2013, 03:21 PM
Quote from: robb on Mar 21, 2013, 03:18 PM
am i the only person that's in love with the ben harper/charlie musselwhite album?

No sir you are not.  That for me is #2 right now, just behind the new Clutch.  I can't get enough of it.

i just posted that on the truckers board..along with the clip from Jimmy Fallon last month--i can't get enough..
Title: Re: Awesome Albums In 2013
Post by: sweatboard on Mar 26, 2013, 08:40 PM
I listened to Foxygen at work today in the background and it didn't really make an impresion...Now I'm home with it cranked up and I'm REALLY loving it.  They remind me a bit of if Dr. Dog and The Strokes had a love child.

There are a whole bunch of twists and turns on this record a lot going on....the influences are pretty apparent but I enjoy what they've created out of them.     
Title: Re: Awesome Albums In 2013
Post by: capt. scotty on Mar 26, 2013, 10:24 PM
Quote from: robb on Mar 21, 2013, 03:18 PM
am i the only person that's in love with the ben harper/charlie musselwhite album?

As much as I love the Phosphorescent and Local Natives albums, Ben Harper & Charlie Musselwhite is my favorite album of the year rather easily. Ive been waiting/hoping for this album (pure blues album) since I first discovered Ben Harper.

Its his best album in over 15 years.
Title: Re: Awesome Albums In 2013
Post by: robb on Mar 27, 2013, 01:25 AM
I found it on my hard drive about a month ago and never really heard anybody talking about it. for awhile I thought it might've been a 2012 album that I never got the chance to listen to. glad I'm not alone in loving it though. hard to imagine it not making my top 5 at the end of the year.
Title: Re: Awesome Albums In 2013
Post by: EverythingChanges on Apr 10, 2013, 10:44 PM
So far my favorite albums this year in no order are as followed:

Regions of Light - Jim James
Wakin On A Pretty Daze - Kurt Vile
We Are The 21st Century Ambassadors of Peace - Foxygen
Muchacho - Phosphorescent

looking forward to these beauts:
Houndmouth
Wilco
Arcade Fire
McLovins
Wax Fang
Title: Re: Awesome Albums In 2013
Post by: Ob1jacobe on Apr 11, 2013, 05:16 PM
Quote from: EverythingChanges on Apr 10, 2013, 10:44 PM
So far my favorite albums this year in no order are as followed:

Regions of Light - Jim James
Wakin On A Pretty Daze - Kurt Vile
We Are The 21st Century Ambassadors of Peace - Foxygen
Muchacho - Phosphorescent

looking forward to these beauts:
Houndmouth
Wilco
Arcade Fire
McLovins
Wax Fang

is Wilco confirmed for this year??  I read that once but no official confirmation.

I can't wait for The National out in may. Stereogum has streamed two songs from it and they are awesome.

my updated list:

Top tier (will be on end of year list)
  1. Phosphorescent - Muchacho
  2. Kurt Vile - Walkin On A Pretty Daze

Also awesome, room for growth (potential year end)
- Torres - Torres
- Yo La Tengo - Fade
- Foxygen - We Are the 21st Century Ambassadors Of Peace & Magic
- Local Natives - Hummingbird
 
Strong to quite strong
- Jake Bugg - S/T
- Foals - Holy Fire
- Unknown Mortal Orchestra - II
- Ducktails - The Flower Lane
Title: Re: Awesome Albums In 2013
Post by: EverythingChanges on Apr 12, 2013, 10:17 PM
I forgot Junip's upcoming record on the looking forward to list.  Super stoke about that one.
Title: Re: Awesome Albums In 2013
Post by: alienlanes on Apr 12, 2013, 11:19 PM
My favourites so far, in no specific order

New Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds
Clutch - Earth Rocker
Voivod - Target Earth
Steven Wilson - The Raven That Refused To Sing
vampire - 7" (new Swedish death metal band, first release)
KEN mode - Entrench
Vhol - s/t
Title: Re: Awesome Albums In 2013
Post by: buaawwww on Apr 19, 2013, 09:31 AM
Clutch "Earth Rocker"
Ghost "Infestissumam"
Ben Harper & Charlie Musselwhite "Get Up!"
Black Rebel Motorcycle Club "Specter At The Feast"
Title: Re: Awesome Albums In 2013
Post by: FiddleCastro on Apr 29, 2013, 03:01 PM
I have a tie at the top of my list

Daughter - If You Leave
Lady Lamb The Beekeeper - Ripely Pine
Title: Re: Awesome Albums In 2013
Post by: LBSUNFLWR on Apr 29, 2013, 04:10 PM
so far for me this year it has been all about:

Phosphorescent - Muchahco
Josh Ritter - The Beast in its Tracks
Houndmouth - from The Hills Below The City


looking forward to checking out the others mentioned.
Thanks!!
Title: Re: Awesome Albums In 2013
Post by: MMPJ6306 on May 02, 2013, 02:55 AM
No one has mentioned Phoenix! Bankrupt is better than the press would have you believe, but nothing could follow up WAP...

Is Jai Paul too Pitchfork-y for this thread? The "leak" of his "demos" is one of the best pop albums  to come out in...                      ever (esp. if you like rhye/hipster r&B)...
http://www.indieshuffle.com/jai-paul-zion-wolf/?downloads=truedat (http://www.indieshuffle.com/jai-paul-zion-wolf/?downloads=truedat)
Title: Re: Awesome Albums In 2013
Post by: markcel on May 03, 2013, 01:48 PM
Quote from: LBSUNFLWR on Apr 29, 2013, 04:10 PM
so far for me this year it has been all about:

Phosphorescent - Muchahco
Josh Ritter - The Beast in its Tracks
Houndmouth - from The Hills Below The City


looking forward to checking out the others mentioned.
Thanks!!

Where can I find the Houndmouth album?  Based on your posting I looked into them and really like the 2012 EP but can't find From The Hills anywhere.
Title: Awesome Albums In 2013
Post by: e_wind on May 03, 2013, 04:52 PM
I don think its actually out yet...
Title: Re: Awesome Albums In 2013
Post by: Angelo on May 03, 2013, 05:52 PM
Quote from: e_wind on May 03, 2013, 04:52 PM
I don think its actually out yet...
Pretty sure June is when it's officially released.
Title: Re: Awesome Albums In 2013
Post by: e_wind on May 04, 2013, 02:23 PM
Frightened Rabbit


I guess I need to check out this damn Ben Harper record
Title: Awesome Albums In 2013
Post by: Fully on May 04, 2013, 11:15 PM
Quote from: e_wind on May 04, 2013, 02:23 PM
Frightened Rabbit


I guess I need to check out this damn Ben Harper record
You definitely need to check out that damn Ben Harper record.
Title: Re: Awesome Albums In 2013
Post by: Come Closer on May 05, 2013, 08:12 PM
Here's 10 favs for the first third of the year

Futurebirds
Kurt Vile
Wolf People
Phosphorescent
Arbouretum
Frightened Rabbit
Hiss Golden Messenger
Mikal Cronin
Torres
Country Mice

Honorable mention: Kingsley Flood
Title: Awesome Albums In 2013
Post by: Fully on May 06, 2013, 06:32 AM
Quote from: Osistheones on May 05, 2013, 08:12 PM
Here's 10 favs for the first third of the year

Futurebirds
Kurt Vile
Wolf People
Phosphorescent
Arbouretum
Frightened Rabbit
Hiss Golden Messenger
Mikal Cronin
Torres
Country Mice

Honorable mention: Kingsley Flood
You and I share quite a few favorites. ;)
Title: Awesome Albums In 2013
Post by: e_wind on May 06, 2013, 02:37 PM
Quote from: Fully on May 06, 2013, 06:32 AM
Quote from: Osistheones on May 05, 2013, 08:12 PM
Here's 10 favs for the first third of the year

Futurebirds
Kurt Vile
Wolf People
Phosphorescent
Arbouretum
Frightened Rabbit
Hiss Golden Messenger
Mikal Cronin
Torres
Country Mice

Honorable mention: Kingsley Flood
You and I share quite a few favorites. ;)


I was unaware that Oistheones was a big fan of double penetration.
Title: Re: Awesome Albums In 2013
Post by: headhunter on May 06, 2013, 02:55 PM
My favorites for the year so far include:


Taj Mahal - Hidden Treasures
Houndmouth
Josh Ritter - The Beast in it's tracks
Frank Turner - Tape Deck Heart


Honorable mention to two albums that come out officially next month, both of which will certainly be in my top records for 2013

Jason Isbell - Southeastern
Willie Nile - American Ride


Title: Re: Awesome Albums In 2013
Post by: Ob1jacobe on May 06, 2013, 11:51 PM
My latest list.   Been a strong year.  Will be tough to narrow down to 10 at end if year.

Phosphorescent - Muchacho
Kurt Vile - Walkin On A Pretty Daze
Frightened Rabbit - Pedestrian Verse
Local Natives - Hummingbird
Foxygen - We Are the 21st Century Ambassadors Of Peace & Magic
Lady Lamb The Beekeeper - Ripely Pine
Daughter - If You Leave
Torres -S/T
Foals - Holy Fire
Yo La Tango - Fade
Unknown Mortal Orchestra - II
Waxahatchee - Cerulean Salt
Ducktails - The Flower Lane
Title: Re: Awesome Albums In 2013
Post by: kotchishm on May 07, 2013, 08:34 AM
Futurebirds
Kurt Vile
Iron and Wine

New Vampire Weekend leaked yesterday and I like it so far
Title: Re: Awesome Albums In 2013
Post by: Ob1jacobe on May 07, 2013, 09:47 AM
Quote from: Ob1jacobe on May 06, 2013, 11:51 PM
My latest list.   Been a strong year.  Will be tough to narrow down to 10 at end if year.

Phosphorescent - Muchacho
Kurt Vile - Walkin On A Pretty Daze
Frightened Rabbit - Pedestrian Verse
Local Natives - Hummingbird
Foxygen - We Are the 21st Century Ambassadors Of Peace & Magic
Lady Lamb The Beekeeper - Ripely Pine
Daughter - If You Leave
Torres -S/T
Foals - Holy Fire
Yo La Tango - Fade
Unknown Mortal Orchestra - II
Waxahatchee - Cerulean Salt
Ducktails - The Flower Lane

+ The Men - New Moon
Title: Re: Awesome Albums In 2013
Post by: Fully on May 07, 2013, 09:51 AM
Quote from: e_wind on May 06, 2013, 02:37 PM
Quote from: Fully on May 06, 2013, 06:32 AM
Quote from: Osistheones on May 05, 2013, 08:12 PM
Here's 10 favs for the first third of the year

Futurebirds
Kurt Vile
Wolf People
Phosphorescent
Arbouretum
Frightened Rabbit
Hiss Golden Messenger
Mikal Cronin
Torres
Country Mice

Honorable mention: Kingsley Flood
You and I share quite a few favorites. ;)


I was unaware that Oistheones was a big fan of double penetration.

Owwwww! :shocked: Jeez, Eric....
Title: Re: Awesome Albums In 2013
Post by: marino13 on May 07, 2013, 11:34 AM
I streamed some of the new Natalie Maines record yesterday and it might be the surprise of the year for me.  Wasn't ever a big fan of hers, but I was intrigued to hear her cover of Jeff Buckley's "Lover You Should've Come Over" and it is fantastic.  She also covers Floyd "Mother", the Jayhawks "I'd Run Away" and a Patty Griffin tune. 

Speaking of Jeff Buckley, the two disc deluxe edition of Live at Sin-e has really been kicking my butt lately.  Not a 2013 album, but it has some brilliant covers as well, including three Dylan songs.  A very intimate recording, just Jeff and his guitar in a little cafe with lots of banter.  A window into his soul.
Title: Re: Awesome Albums In 2013
Post by: kotchishm on May 08, 2013, 08:51 AM
Forgot to add Charles Bradley's "Victim of Love" ...it's my album of the year so far

Charles Bradley - Love bug blues, 2013. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TmXeFYrUo2I#)
Title: Re: Awesome Albums In 2013
Post by: Ruckus on May 10, 2013, 01:03 AM
Quote from: marino13 on May 07, 2013, 11:34 AM
I streamed some of the new Natalie Maines record yesterday and it might be the surprise of the year for me. 
Hey thanks man.  This has me intrigued.  Will look into it.
Title: Re: Awesome Albums In 2013
Post by: marino13 on May 10, 2013, 11:34 AM
Forgot to mention Ben Harper produced it and he and his band are the backing band.

A review:
http://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/music-arts/natalie-maines-mother-album-review-article-1.1336341 (http://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/music-arts/natalie-maines-mother-album-review-article-1.1336341)
Title: Re: Awesome Albums In 2013
Post by: Penny Lane on May 10, 2013, 12:36 PM
Quote from: marino13 on May 10, 2013, 11:34 AM
Forgot to mention Ben Harper produced it and he and his band are the backing band.

A review:
http://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/music-arts/natalie-maines-mother-album-review-article-1.1336341 (http://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/music-arts/natalie-maines-mother-album-review-article-1.1336341)

wow, weird and weirder...i gotta check it out! Thanks..
Title: Re: Awesome Albums In 2013
Post by: Dillsnufus on May 11, 2013, 01:40 AM
(http://www.metalblade.com/us/covers/UncleAcidAndTheDeadbeats-MindControl.jpg)

http://open.spotify.com/track/6YRFAU1hWdTZ1Z5qtUTqQO (http://open.spotify.com/track/6YRFAU1hWdTZ1Z5qtUTqQO)
Title: Re: Awesome Albums In 2013
Post by: Northern Neighbour on May 12, 2013, 04:55 PM
Mikal Cronin's 2nd album is fantastic.  Might just be the best album I've listened to this year.
Title: Re: Awesome Albums In 2013
Post by: MrWhippy on May 12, 2013, 07:13 PM
Quote from: marino13 on May 07, 2013, 11:34 AM
I streamed some of the new Natalie Maines record yesterday and it might be the surprise of the year for me.  Wasn't ever a big fan of hers, but I was intrigued to hear her cover of Jeff Buckley's "Lover You Should've Come Over" and it is fantastic.  She also covers Floyd "Mother", the Jayhawks "I'd Run Away" and a Patty Griffin tune. 

Speaking of Jeff Buckley, the two disc deluxe edition of Live at Sin-e has really been kicking my butt lately.  Not a 2013 album, but it has some brilliant covers as well, including three Dylan songs.  A very intimate recording, just Jeff and his guitar in a little cafe with lots of banter.  A window into his soul.

Thanks.  I didn't know about the Jeff Buckley cover on the new Natalie Maines record, now I'm intrigued as well as I need to hear that.

Agree about Jeff Buckley's Live at Sin-e record, it's great how many live recordings have been released from his all too short career.
Title: Re: Awesome Albums In 2013
Post by: weeniebeenie on May 13, 2013, 06:23 AM
Quote from: MrWhippy on May 12, 2013, 07:13 PM
Quote from: marino13 on May 07, 2013, 11:34 AM
I streamed some of the new Natalie Maines record yesterday and it might be the surprise of the year for me.  Wasn't ever a big fan of hers, but I was intrigued to hear her cover of Jeff Buckley's "Lover You Should've Come Over" and it is fantastic.  She also covers Floyd "Mother", the Jayhawks "I'd Run Away" and a Patty Griffin tune. 

Speaking of Jeff Buckley, the two disc deluxe edition of Live at Sin-e has really been kicking my butt lately.  Not a 2013 album, but it has some brilliant covers as well, including three Dylan songs.  A very intimate recording, just Jeff and his guitar in a little cafe with lots of banter.  A window into his soul.

Thanks.  I didn't know about the Jeff Buckley cover on the new Natalie Maines record, now I'm intrigued as well as I need to hear that.

Agree about Jeff Buckley's Live at Sin-e record, it's great how many live recordings have been released from his all too short career.
I really like his covers of Night Flight, If You Knew and Be You Husband on that album.
Title: Re: Awesome Albums In 2013
Post by: marino13 on May 13, 2013, 11:28 AM
Quote from: weeniebeenie on May 13, 2013, 06:23 AM
Quote from: MrWhippy on May 12, 2013, 07:13 PM
Quote from: marino13 on May 07, 2013, 11:34 AM
I streamed some of the new Natalie Maines record yesterday and it might be the surprise of the year for me.  Wasn't ever a big fan of hers, but I was intrigued to hear her cover of Jeff Buckley's "Lover You Should've Come Over" and it is fantastic.  She also covers Floyd "Mother", the Jayhawks "I'd Run Away" and a Patty Griffin tune. 

Speaking of Jeff Buckley, the two disc deluxe edition of Live at Sin-e has really been kicking my butt lately.  Not a 2013 album, but it has some brilliant covers as well, including three Dylan songs.  A very intimate recording, just Jeff and his guitar in a little cafe with lots of banter.  A window into his soul.

Thanks.  I didn't know about the Jeff Buckley cover on the new Natalie Maines record, now I'm intrigued as well as I need to hear that.

Agree about Jeff Buckley's Live at Sin-e record, it's great how many live recordings have been released from his all too short career.
I really like his covers of Night Flight, If You Knew and Be You Husband on that album.

I remember the first time I sat down with that album with a good set of headphones.  I was reading through the liner notes talking about his greatness in those small gigs and just became overwhelmed with emotion.  It's weird, but with the banter between songs I felt like I was actually there with him.   He had me completely drawn in, but then to know that this amazing talent was taken away from us far too early really depressed me.

I think the Maines album, and any covers album for that matter, is pretty polarizing.  Some people get hung up on the originals, and no cover could satisfy them.  I'm still waiting for my copy to come in the mail, so I haven't heard the whole album yet, but I think her Buckley cover is pretty stunning.
Title: Re: Awesome Albums In 2013
Post by: markcel on May 13, 2013, 12:47 PM
Quote from: Northern Neighbour on May 12, 2013, 04:55 PM
Mikal Cronin's 2nd album is fantastic.  Might just be the best album I've listened to this year.

Thanks for the recommendation.  I love these threads, I find so much great music I would have otherwise have missed.
Title: Re: Awesome Albums In 2013
Post by: Northern Neighbour on May 13, 2013, 03:19 PM
Quote from: markcel on May 13, 2013, 12:47 PM
Quote from: Northern Neighbour on May 12, 2013, 04:55 PM
Mikal Cronin's 2nd album is fantastic.  Might just be the best album I've listened to this year.

Thanks for the recommendation.  I love these threads, I find so much great music I would have otherwise have missed.

No problem.  It's been a great year so far for music.  Here's a single from MCII:

Mikal Cronin - Weight (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0S2eTV2v3V0#ws)
Title: Re: Awesome Albums In 2013
Post by: parkervb on May 13, 2013, 03:49 PM
I know several have mentioned Futurebirds' album Baba Yaga and I have to agree.  I've been a bit absorbed by it since I picked it up a couple of weeks ago. 
Title: Re: Awesome Albums In 2013
Post by: parkervb on May 13, 2013, 03:52 PM
and after streaming it a couple of times last week, I am definitely looking forward to Vampire Weekend's new album. 
Title: Re: Awesome Albums In 2013
Post by: Dillsnufus on May 14, 2013, 12:05 AM
Random Access Memories is Phenomenal

(http://i1.cdnds.net/13/12/618x618/daft-punk-random-access-memories-artwork.jpg)
Title: Re: Awesome Albums In 2013
Post by: Ruckus on May 14, 2013, 02:01 AM
I'm very much enjoying the Maines album Marino, even if Ben Harper didn't scuff up the polish a little bit more.  She really does show off her chops on Lover You Should've Come Over.

Also wanted to agree with Parker about Dig.  It's my song of the year so far.
Title: Re: Awesome Albums In 2013
Post by: Murph on May 14, 2013, 11:28 PM
Im really liking this Deerhunter record, Monomania.  I've never listened to Deerhunter before, always got them and Animal Collective confused for some reason (?), but I think i'll start going backwards now. 
Title: Re: Awesome Albums In 2013
Post by: Mahgeetah34 on May 16, 2013, 03:13 AM
I'll revisit this thread after Earl Sweatshirt drops 'Doris'  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Awesome Albums In 2013
Post by: Ob1jacobe on May 16, 2013, 12:15 PM
Quote from: Northern Neighbour on May 13, 2013, 03:19 PM
Quote from: markcel on May 13, 2013, 12:47 PM
Quote from: Northern Neighbour on May 12, 2013, 04:55 PM
Mikal Cronin's 2nd album is fantastic.  Might just be the best album I've listened to this year.

Thanks for the recommendation.  I love these threads, I find so much great music I would have otherwise have missed.

No problem.  It's been a great year so far for music.  Here's a single from MCII:

Mikal Cronin - Weight (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0S2eTV2v3V0#ws)

This is awesome.  More pop than i would expect comming from ty segall band. 
Title: Re: Awesome Albums In 2013
Post by: dmooney99 on May 16, 2013, 07:02 PM
holy shit tons of great albums now (past month or so)

Daft Punk
Queens Of The Stone Age
Vampire Weekend
The National
Title: Re: Awesome Albums In 2013
Post by: Ob1jacobe on May 17, 2013, 09:22 AM
(http://ts4.mm.bing.net/th?id=H.4589444182049951&pid=15.1)

I have loved both VW and Contra but this is my favorite.  I know some VW could be off putting to some but I think people that did not really get into the first two will still enjoy Modern Vampires.  It could be my album of the year.

Title: Re: Awesome Albums In 2013
Post by: Northern Neighbour on May 17, 2013, 06:42 PM
Thanks for reminding me to pick up VW's next album.  On the to-do list for the weekend.
Title: Re: Awesome Albums In 2013
Post by: buaawwww on May 19, 2013, 08:54 PM
Fortunately I am able to get actual advanced copies of CDs (remember those?).  And I have to say... that the new Queens of the Stone Age has shot straight to my new favorite album of 2013.  It's a little different... kind of dark, and moody... but absolutely incredible.  I cannot get enough of it.  So yeah... QOTSA "...Like Clockwork".  Number 1 with a bullet.
Title: Re: Awesome Albums In 2013
Post by: manonthemoon on May 19, 2013, 10:23 PM
Quote from: buaawwww on May 19, 2013, 08:54 PM
Fortunately I am able to get actual advanced copies of CDs (remember those?).  And I have to say... that the new Queens of the Stone Age has shot straight to my new favorite album of 2013.  It's a little different... kind of dark, and moody... but absolutely incredible.  I cannot get enough of it.  So yeah... QOTSA "...Like Clockwork".  Number 1 with a bullet.

Excited about this one as well, great to see Dave back on the drum and Nick back as well.  I think this is a much stronger lineup than some of the others.
Title: Re: Awesome Albums In 2013
Post by: manonthemoon on May 21, 2013, 08:14 PM
Red Fang just announced they'll have another album out this fall, excited about that one.
Title: Re: Awesome Albums In 2013
Post by: Ru-day on May 22, 2013, 08:13 PM
Quote from: Ob1jacobe on May 17, 2013, 09:22 AM
(http://ts4.mm.bing.net/th?id=H.4589444182049951&pid=15.1)

I have loved both VW and Contra but this is my favorite.  I know some VW could be off putting to some but I think people that did not really get into the first two will still enjoy Modern Vampires.  It could be my album of the year.

  GREAT ALBUM!! I streamed it on Itunes non-stop before the release date, now that I have the album Im sharing the love (burning copies to all my peeps). Favorite VW album so far!
Title: Re: Awesome Albums In 2013
Post by: Ru-day on May 22, 2013, 08:17 PM
The National's new album, "Trouble will Find Me", is pretty dam good  :thumbsup: Haven't listened to it enough to have a final opinion, but it's definitely worth purchasing!     
Title: Re: Awesome Albums In 2013
Post by: Ob1jacobe on May 23, 2013, 11:56 AM
My updated almost half year best of list (limited to 10)

  1. The National - Trouble Will Find Me * 
  2. Vampire Weekend - Modern Vampires Of The City *
  3. Phosphorescent - Muchacho *
  4. Kurt Vile - Walkin On A Pretty Daze *
  5. Frightened Rabbit - Pedestrian Verse *
  6. Local Natives - Hummingbird
  7. Mikal Cronin - MCII
  8. The Men - New Moon
  9. Yo La Tengo - Fade
  10. Foxygen - We Are The 21st Century Ambassadors Of Peace & Magic

I bought a Audio-Technical turntable and earphones and own the top five on vinyl.  I LOVE the experience of receiving, opening and listening.  For lack of better word it is so much more intimate and enhances the listening experience.  Helps to have great recent releases like The National and VW.
Title: Re: Awesome Albums In 2013
Post by: Ru-day on May 24, 2013, 12:34 AM
Quote from: Ob1jacobe on May 23, 2013, 11:56 AM
My updated almost half year best of list (limited to 10)

  1. The National - Trouble Will Find Me * 
  2. Vampire Weekend - Modern Vampires Of The City *
  3. Phosphorescent - Muchacho *
  4. Kurt Vile - Walkin On A Pretty Daze *
  5. Frightened Rabbit - Pedestrian Verse *
  6. Local Natives - Hummingbird
  7. Mikal Cronin - MCII
  8. The Men - New Moon
  9. Yo La Tengo - Fade
  10. Foxygen - We Are The 21st Century Ambassadors Of Peace & Magic

I bought a Audio-Technical turntable and earphones and own the top five on vinyl.  I LOVE the experience of receiving, opening and listening.  For lack of better word it is so much more intimate and enhances the listening experience.  Helps to have great recent releases like The National and VW.

I began collecting vinyl about three years ago ( I mostly buy current albums that become my favorites to listen to), but I haven't had the chance/means to buy a turn table. Feel like its time for me to sacrifice on other expenses in order to finally get my own turntable. What model did you just buy and would you recommend it to others?   
Title: Re: Awesome Albums In 2013
Post by: Ob1jacobe on May 27, 2013, 01:24 PM
Quote from: Ru-day on May 24, 2013, 12:34 AM
Quote from: Ob1jacobe on May 23, 2013, 11:56 AM
My updated almost half year best of list (limited to 10)

  1. The National - Trouble Will Find Me * 
  2. Vampire Weekend - Modern Vampires Of The City *
  3. Phosphorescent - Muchacho *
  4. Kurt Vile - Walkin On A Pretty Daze *
  5. Frightened Rabbit - Pedestrian Verse *
  6. Local Natives - Hummingbird
  7. Mikal Cronin - MCII
  8. The Men - New Moon
  9. Yo La Tengo - Fade
  10. Foxygen - We Are The 21st Century Ambassadors Of Peace & Magic

I bought a Audio-Technical turntable and earphones and own the top five on vinyl.  I LOVE the experience of receiving, opening and listening.  For lack of better word it is so much more intimate and enhances the listening experience.  Helps to have great recent releases like The National and VW.

I began collecting vinyl about three years ago ( I mostly buy current albums that become my favorites to listen to), but I haven't had the chance/means to buy a turn table. Feel like its time for me to sacrifice on other expenses in order to finally get my own turntable. What model did you just buy and would you recommend it to others?   

I got the following based on some recommendations on most cost effective way to listen to vinyl.  I have been extremely happy with everything


Audio Technica AT-LP60 Fully Automatic Belt Driven Turntable

Audio-Technica ATH-M50S Professional Studio Monitor Headphones

FiiO E6 Portable Headphone Amplifier
Title: Re: Awesome Albums In 2013
Post by: Ru-day on May 28, 2013, 11:14 PM
Quote from: Ob1jacobe on May 27, 2013, 01:24 PM
Quote from: Ru-day on May 24, 2013, 12:34 AM
Quote from: Ob1jacobe on May 23, 2013, 11:56 AM
My updated almost half year best of list (limited to 10)

  1. The National - Trouble Will Find Me * 
  2. Vampire Weekend - Modern Vampires Of The City *
  3. Phosphorescent - Muchacho *
  4. Kurt Vile - Walkin On A Pretty Daze *
  5. Frightened Rabbit - Pedestrian Verse *
  6. Local Natives - Hummingbird
  7. Mikal Cronin - MCII
  8. The Men - New Moon
  9. Yo La Tengo - Fade
  10. Foxygen - We Are The 21st Century Ambassadors Of Peace & Magic

I bought a Audio-Technical turntable and earphones and own the top five on vinyl.  I LOVE the experience of receiving, opening and listening.  For lack of better word it is so much more intimate and enhances the listening experience.  Helps to have great recent releases like The National and VW.

I began collecting vinyl about three years ago ( I mostly buy current albums that become my favorites to listen to), but I haven't had the chance/means to buy a turn table. Feel like its time for me to sacrifice on other expenses in order to finally get my own turntable. What model did you just buy and would you recommend it to others?   

I got the following based on some recommendations on most cost effective way to listen to vinyl.  I have been extremely happy with everything


Audio Technica AT-LP60 Fully Automatic Belt Driven Turntable

Audio-Technica ATH-M50S Professional Studio Monitor Headphones

FiiO E6 Portable Headphone Amplifier

   Sweet!! Thanks for the advice!! :smiley:
Title: Re: Awesome Albums In 2013
Post by: e_wind on May 29, 2013, 11:44 AM
Never thought that I would say it about something DJ or electronic based, but the new Daft Punk is REALLY GOOD.
Title: Re: Awesome Albums In 2013
Post by: Dillsnufus on May 29, 2013, 01:31 PM
Quote from: e_wind on May 29, 2013, 11:44 AM
Never thought that I would say it about something DJ or electronic based, but the new Daft Punk is REALLY GOOD.

I thought the same thing. But there integration with rock, pop, and instrumentals it's really catchy. I'm loving it (and listening to the vinyl right now )
Title: Re: Awesome Albums In 2013
Post by: dookie shoot bandit on May 30, 2013, 10:51 AM
I have to say the new she and him isn't bad.. I'll support anything by m. Ward  :thumbsup:
And thank you to you guys for posting about foxygen and phosphorescent. Shits awesome. Probably never would have gave it a shot if it wasn't for this forum.. :beer:
Title: Re: Awesome Albums In 2013
Post by: Ob1jacobe on Jun 04, 2013, 04:25 PM
Quote from: FiddleCastro on Apr 29, 2013, 03:01 PM
I have a tie at the top of my list

Daughter - If You Leave
Lady Lamb The Beekeeper - Ripely Pine

Hey Fiddle, based on you liking awesome folk albums (Lady Lamb, Torres) have you listend to Laura Marling's latest?  Giving first listen today and i am really digging it.
Title: Re: Awesome Albums In 2013
Post by: LBSUNFLWR on Jun 05, 2013, 09:39 AM
Adding the new Jason Isbell to my list for sure.
After 2 listens.  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Awesome Albums In 2013
Post by: FiddleCastro on Jun 05, 2013, 10:48 AM
Quote from: Ob1jacobe on Jun 04, 2013, 04:25 PM
Quote from: FiddleCastro on Apr 29, 2013, 03:01 PM
I have a tie at the top of my list

Daughter - If You Leave
Lady Lamb The Beekeeper - Ripely Pine

Hey Fiddle, based on you liking awesome folk albums (Lady Lamb, Torres) have you listend to Laura Marling's latest?  Giving first listen today and i am really digging it.

I have not! But I will!

I haven't even given the new National record a real good listen, and i'm seeing them tonight...  :grin:
Title: Re: Awesome Albums In 2013
Post by: e_wind on Jun 05, 2013, 03:25 PM
I will also say that Jason Isbells new album is an "awesome album of 2013"

but... my 2nd five star record of the year is Evil Friends by Portugal. The Man. The first being Phosphorescent.
Title: Re: Awesome Albums In 2013
Post by: BH on Jun 05, 2013, 06:00 PM
New Lightning Dust coming June 25th!!!    Just ordered deluxe package which comes with vinyl, CD, poster, bonus 7" and shipping for $29 total.   Now that's fair pricing!

http://www.lightningdustnews.blogspot.com/ (http://www.lightningdustnews.blogspot.com/)
Title: Re: Awesome Albums In 2013
Post by: he.who.forgets on Jun 05, 2013, 06:51 PM
Quote from: e_wind on Jun 05, 2013, 03:25 PM
I will also say that Jason Isbells new album is an "awesome album of 2013"

but... my 2nd five star record of the year is Evil Friends by Portugal. The Man. The first being Phosphorescent.
Just listened to PTM... Fantastic! They never ever disappoint
Title: Awesome Albums In 2013
Post by: e_wind on Jun 06, 2013, 08:26 AM
We don't need no modern jesus to roll with us.....


Such an awesome song.
Title: Awesome Albums In 2013
Post by: johnnYYac on Jun 06, 2013, 08:50 AM
Quote from: BH on Jun 05, 2013, 06:00 PM
New Lightning Dust coming June 25th!!!    Just ordered deluxe package which comes with vinyl, CD, poster, bonus 7" and shipping for $29 total.   Now that's fair pricing!

http://www.lightningdustnews.blogspot.com/ (http://www.lightningdustnews.blogspot.com/)
can you send or post a sample? I'm not familiar but intrigued.
Title: Re: Awesome Albums In 2013
Post by: kotchishm on Jun 13, 2013, 03:19 PM
I love Jason Isbell's new record.  That thing is going to win tons of awards.
Title: Re: Awesome Albums In 2013
Post by: el_chode on Jun 18, 2013, 12:39 PM
So far I can't stop listening to monomania. Pensacola especially
Title: Re: Awesome Albums In 2013
Post by: Ru-day on Jun 19, 2013, 12:11 AM
The new SIGUR ROS (Kveikur) is out of this world!! Safe to say that it's the best album of this year...hard to imagine anything beating this from the top spot. AMAZING!!  :cheesy: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Awesome Albums In 2013
Post by: BH on Jun 19, 2013, 12:39 AM
Quote from: johnnYYac on Jun 06, 2013, 08:50 AM
Quote from: BH on Jun 05, 2013, 06:00 PM
New Lightning Dust coming June 25th!!!    Just ordered deluxe package which comes with vinyl, CD, poster, bonus 7" and shipping for $29 total.   Now that's fair pricing!

http://www.lightningdustnews.blogspot.com/ (http://www.lightningdustnews.blogspot.com/)
can you send or post a sample? I'm not familiar but intrigued.

Amber Webber and Joshua Wells from the band Black Mountain.  It's like...electronic folk magic!   I'm in love with their second album, Infinite Light.   First one is great too.

http://youtu.be/kUM9B4mGyS4 (http://youtu.be/kUM9B4mGyS4)

"Antonia Jane" by Lightning Dust (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=auPNIcA1oaw#)
Title: Awesome Albums In 2013
Post by: Fully on Jun 21, 2013, 11:56 PM
I'm finally really listening to Evil Friends. I think I may love it. I listened to it while I was busy with work when it first came out and then forgot about it. I started listening intently today to it and I really just love it. I think seeing Portugal.the man last week reminded me about it.
Title: Re: Awesome Albums In 2013
Post by: dmooney99 on Jun 22, 2013, 08:03 PM
here's my list so far in order:

1. Daft Punk- Random Access Memories
2. Black Rebel Motorcycle Club- Specter At The Feast
3. Queens Of The Stone Age- ...Like Clockwork
4. Vampire Weekend- Modern Vampires Of The City
5. Sound City: Real To Reel
6. The National- Trouble Will Find Me
7. Filter- The Sun Comes Out Tonight
8. Atoms For Peace- AMOK
9. Phoenix- Bankrupt!
10. Jim James- Regions of Light and Sound of God
11. Rob Zombie- Venomous Rat Regeneration Vendor
12. Empire Of The Sun- Ice On The Dune
13. The Strokes- Comedown Machine
14. Yeah Yeah Yeahs- Mosquito
15. Palma Violets- 180
16. Alice In Chains- The Devil Put Dinosaurs Here

I need to get Foals.  Heard a few songs which i really dug.

Title: Re: Awesome Albums In 2013
Post by: SplatSplatSplat on Jun 28, 2013, 02:09 PM

Futurebirds - Baba Yaga
Har Mar Superstar - Bye Bye 17
Vampire Weekend - Modern Vampires in the City


I've listened to more than this, but so far these are the only albums I've heard that I feel like I'll actually still be listening to years from now.
Title: Re: Awesome Albums In 2013
Post by: Ghosts_on_TV on Jun 29, 2013, 01:11 AM
Quote from: Dillsnufus on May 29, 2013, 01:31 PM
Quote from: e_wind on May 29, 2013, 11:44 AM
Never thought that I would say it about something DJ or electronic based, but the new Daft Punk is REALLY GOOD.

I thought the same thing. But there integration with rock, pop, and instrumentals it's really catchy. I'm loving it (and listening to the vinyl right now )

I'm pretty sure there is only one sample on the whole album.
Title: Re: Awesome Albums In 2013
Post by: Jeff Murray on Jun 29, 2013, 02:37 PM
I've been going back and forth between Jason Isbell's Southeastern and Joseph Arthur's Ballad Of Boogie Christ... Both great albums in my opinion.
Title: Re: Awesome Albums In 2013
Post by: Jackets N Pones on Jun 29, 2013, 09:00 PM
Quote from: Ghosts_on_TV on Jun 29, 2013, 01:11 AM
Quote from: Dillsnufus on May 29, 2013, 01:31 PM
Quote from: e_wind on May 29, 2013, 11:44 AM
Never thought that I would say it about something DJ or electronic based, but the new Daft Punk is REALLY GOOD.

I thought the same thing. But there integration with rock, pop, and instrumentals it's really catchy. I'm loving it (and listening to the vinyl right now )

I'm pretty sure there is only one sample on the whole album.


I like the new daft punk album but if I were Matt Mondanile I would look into some kind of copyright lawsuit...not sure how all that works and I know Daft Punk has been working on this album a long time but I can't get over how similar these songs are and how much $ is being made off of Get Lucky right now. Probably out of my element but just wanted to post this.

Also, Sax Solo > Pharrell

Get Lucky - Daft Punk Feat. Pharrell Williams (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bBJ9RnbK8G4#ws)

Ducktails - Under Cover (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CzRp4rL9Hds#ws)
Title: Re: Awesome Albums In 2013
Post by: Ob1jacobe on Jul 05, 2013, 12:31 PM
The National - Trouble Will Find Me
Vampire Weekend - Modern Vampires Of The City
Phosphorescent - Muchacho
Kurt Vile - Walkin On A Pretty Daze
Frightened Rabbit - Pedestrian Verse
Mikal Cronin - MCII
Local Natives - Hummingbird
Unknown Mortal Orchestra - II
Yo La Tengo - Fade
The Men - New Moon
Deerhunter - Momomania
Torres - Torres
Daughter - If You Leave
Lamb Lamb the Beekeeper - Riley Pine
Waxahatchee - Cerulean Salt

- need to listen to Portugal the man, Savages, Queens of Stone Age, Shannon and The Clams and others some more.  Been a great year for music
Title: Re: Awesome Albums In 2013
Post by: Mahgeetah34 on Jul 06, 2013, 12:22 AM
I just got that Magna Carta Holy Grail. It's a good cd and you can listen to it from beginning to end. The Rick Ross track might be the only skippable one. They made the original Maybach Music then have the nerve to put out that trash. "Oceans" and "Part II" are the best along with "Jay Z Blue." Definitely makes up for Blueprint 3.
Title: Re: Awesome Albums In 2013
Post by: kvgq420 on Jul 06, 2013, 09:59 AM
JAGWAR MA- HOWLIN
CAYUCAS- BIG FOOT
FLAMING LIPS- THE TERROR
WILD NOTHING- EMPTY ESTATE
DUCKTAILS- THE FLOWER LANE



Title: Re: Awesome Albums In 2013
Post by: LBSUNFLWR on Jul 07, 2013, 12:36 PM
the new Gregory Alan Isakov album The Weatherman is just beautiful.
Title: Re: Awesome Albums In 2013
Post by: APR on Jul 08, 2013, 12:48 PM
Awesome:
Local Natives - Hummingbird
Foals - Holy Fire
Jim James - Regions

Very good:
Junip - Junip
Queens of the Stone Age - Like Clockwork
Black Rebel Motorcycle Club - Specter at the Feast
Atoms for Peace - AMOK
The Joy Formidable - Wolf's Law

Upcoming:
Pearl Jam
Radical Face
Title: Re: Awesome Albums In 2013
Post by: Come Closer on Aug 13, 2013, 01:18 PM
A couple recent releases I'm enjoying:

Wild Feathers
Pond- Hobo Rocket
Title: Re: Awesome Albums In 2013
Post by: pawpaw on Aug 14, 2013, 02:22 PM
I haven't listened to much this year, haven't even heard a great rocker yet (recommendations?). I've really liked these though:

Patty Griffin - American Kid
Charles Bradley - Victim of Love
Boards of Canada - Tomorrow's Harvest
Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds - Push the Sky Away
Daft Punk - Random Access Memories
Title: Re: Awesome Albums In 2013
Post by: he.who.forgets on Aug 14, 2013, 02:28 PM
Really loving Valerie June's debut release, Pushin Against a Stone
Check it out if you're not familiar.
Valerie June - Pushing Against A Stone (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ApMbubTINnU#ws)
Title: Re: Awesome Albums In 2013
Post by: Penny Lane on Aug 14, 2013, 11:06 PM
Quote from: he.who.forgets on Aug 14, 2013, 02:28 PM
Really loving Valerie June's debut release, Pushin Against a Stone
Check it out if you're not familiar.
Valerie June - Pushing Against A Stone (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ApMbubTINnU#ws)

I listened to the stuff on NPR today- like it! She's getting so much buzz I heard she was the only artist already booked for the Newport FF next year.
Title: Re: Awesome Albums In 2013
Post by: e_wind on Aug 16, 2013, 10:16 PM
I know I've mentioned these already, but on my trip last week I became really into the Jason Isbell and obsessed with P.tM - Evil Friends. Its as good as TSS or ITMITC, in my opinion.
Title: Awesome Albums In 2013
Post by: Fully on Aug 17, 2013, 07:21 AM
Quote from: e_wind on Aug 16, 2013, 10:16 PM
I know I've mentioned these already, but on my trip last week I became really into the Jason Isbell and obsessed with P.tM - Evil Friends. Its as good as TSS or ITMITC, in my opinion.

I'm still listening to Evil Friends myself. Sometimes I love an album from first listen, but then tire quickly of it. This album is not one of them. Other times An album is a grower; once again not this album.  I fell in love on first listen and it is right up there for me in my current rotation of regulars.
Title: Re: Awesome Albums In 2013
Post by: kvgq420 on Aug 17, 2013, 10:03 AM
BEEN DIGGING:
ROSE WINDOWS- THE SUN DOGS
WASHED OUT- PARACOSM
MINKS- TIDES END
TY SEGALL- SLEEPER
Title: Re: Awesome Albums In 2013
Post by: e_wind on Aug 19, 2013, 12:21 AM
Quote from: Fully on Aug 17, 2013, 07:21 AM
Quote from: e_wind on Aug 16, 2013, 10:16 PM
I know I've mentioned these already, but on my trip last week I became really into the Jason Isbell and obsessed with P.tM - Evil Friends. Its as good as TSS or ITMITC, in my opinion.

I'm still listening to Evil Friends myself. Sometimes I love an album from first listen, but then tire quickly of it. This album is not one of them. Other times An album is a grower; once again not this album.  I fell in love on first listen and it is right up there for me in my current rotation of regulars.

yeah its great. Probably my album of the year. I love how the album is "kind of" a concept album and they use recurring lyrics and melodies
Title: Awesome Albums In 2013
Post by: Fully on Aug 19, 2013, 06:30 AM
Quote from: e_wind on Aug 19, 2013, 12:21 AM
Quote from: Fully on Aug 17, 2013, 07:21 AM
Quote from: e_wind on Aug 16, 2013, 10:16 PM
I know I've mentioned these already, but on my trip last week I became really into the Jason Isbell and obsessed with P.tM - Evil Friends. Its as good as TSS or ITMITC, in my opinion.

I'm still listening to Evil Friends myself. Sometimes I love an album from first listen, but then tire quickly of it. This album is not one of them. Other times An album is a grower; once again not this album.  I fell in love on first listen and it is right up there for me in my current rotation of regulars.

yeah its great. Probably my album of the year. I love how the album is "kind of" a concept album and they use recurring lyrics and melodies

That's one of the things I like about it too. It makes it seem so interconnected, almost like a symphonic piece-Different movements that come back to the same themes
Title: Re: Awesome Albums In 2013
Post by: Ob1jacobe on Aug 23, 2013, 05:00 PM
Jason Isbell - Southeastern - finally gave this the time it deserved.   Definetly a top 5 album of the year for me.  It's a classic an probably my favorite alt country / singer song writer album sense heartbreaker.

Ola Podrida - Ghosts Go Blind - not sure if he has been mentioned but could be in my final top 10 as well.  Rdio compares it to phosphorescent

Lone Bellow - s/t -  beautiful harmonies.  Nice alt folk pop album superior to more commercially succesful acts like Mumford and lumineers

Portugal. The man - also love the lyrical themes through out and it's also just damn fun listening

Night beds - more indie folk.  Dude has an amazing voice
Title: Re: Awesome Albums In 2013
Post by: Jeff Murray on Aug 26, 2013, 01:42 PM
QOTSA ...Like Clockwork has been on heavy rotation lately for me. 
Title: Re: Awesome Albums In 2013
Post by: dmooney99 on Aug 28, 2013, 04:55 PM
adding NIN to my list, solid album.   :thumbsup: Only listened to it once though.

Jagwar Ma- Howlin

Went to the record store looking for a particular album, Hanni El Khatib, but they didn't have it.  I then was chatting with the owner and he mentioned this band.  Played a song from them, i liked it and bought the album.  Pretty decent.
Title: Re: Awesome Albums In 2013
Post by: Ruckus on Aug 29, 2013, 11:48 PM
1.  Wolf People - Fain
2.  Futurebirds - Baba Yaga
3.  Jason Isbell - Southeastern
4.  Carcass - Surgical Steel
5.  Arbouretum - Coming Out of the Fog
6.  Phosphorescent - Muchacho
Title: Re: Awesome Albums In 2013
Post by: Come Closer on Aug 30, 2013, 12:14 PM
Good list, 5 of those are in my top 10-15 of the year and Baba Yaga remains my #1. Haven't heard Carcass, whats that like? Metal?
Title: Re: Awesome Albums In 2013
Post by: MrWhippy on Aug 30, 2013, 02:15 PM
Quote from: dmooney99 on Aug 28, 2013, 04:55 PM
adding NIN to my list, solid album.   :thumbsup: Only listened to it once though.

Yes!  I've only listened to the new Nine Inch Nails album once as well, but I loved it on first listen.  Pretty sure it is my favorite of theirs since The Fragile.
Title: Re: Awesome Albums In 2013
Post by: Northern Neighbour on Aug 30, 2013, 02:56 PM
I listened to Laura Veirs' album this morning, and it's fantastic.  It has a little Neko and Kathleen Edwards. 
Title: Re: Re: Awesome Albums In 2013
Post by: Ruckus on Aug 30, 2013, 03:39 PM
Quote from: Osistheones on Aug 30, 2013, 12:14 PM
Good list, 5 of those are in my top 10-15 of the year and Baba Yaga remains my #1. Haven't heard Carcass, whats that like? Metal?
Ha!  Yeah Carcass would fall into the melodic death metal/gore grind category I guess.  Metal categories crack me up.  It is an amazing album though and may climb the list.
Title: Re: Awesome Albums In 2013
Post by: Ruckus on Sep 08, 2013, 02:23 PM
I have to add Qwel and Maker's Beautiful Raw.  This is my favorite hip hop album since Cool Calm Pete's Lost in 2005.
Title: Re: Awesome Albums In 2013
Post by: dmooney99 on Sep 12, 2013, 01:42 PM
Quote from: dmooney99 on Aug 28, 2013, 04:55 PM
adding NIN to my list, solid album.   :thumbsup: Only listened to it once though.

Jagwar Ma- Howlin

Went to the record store looking for a particular album, Hanni El Khatib, but they didn't have it.  I then was chatting with the owner and he mentioned this band.  Played a song from them, i liked it and bought the album.  Pretty decent.

Def. also adding Arctic Monkeys- AM  :smiley:
Title: Re: Awesome Albums In 2013
Post by: sweatboard on Sep 13, 2013, 09:59 PM
Savages - Silence Yourself

Out of nowhere...killing your face!!!

Just amazing
Title: Re: Awesome Albums In 2013
Post by: sweatboard on Sep 13, 2013, 10:02 PM
I'm just saying
Title: Re: Awesome Albums In 2013
Post by: sweatboard on Sep 13, 2013, 10:10 PM
Savages - No Face (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gRE9drpeZiw#ws)
Title: Re: Awesome Albums In 2013
Post by: Jared on Sep 15, 2013, 03:33 PM
Awesome albums of 2013 (in no particular order):
1. Bombino- Nomad
2. J Roddy Walston and the Business- Essential Tremors
3. Tedeschi Trucks Band- Made Up Mind
4. Jim James- Regions
5. Valerie June- Pushing Against a Stone
6. The Wood Brothers- The Muse
7. Dr. Dog- B Room

Although "Preservation Hall Jazz Band- That's It!" did not quite make my awesome list I was surprised no one here brought it up since it was produced by our hero Jim James.
Title: Re: Awesome Albums In 2013
Post by: Ob1jacobe on Oct 08, 2013, 04:29 PM
My current top 10

  1. The National - Trouble Will Find Me
  2. Vampire Weekend - Modern Vampires Of The City
  3. Phosphorescent - Muchacho
  4. Kurt Vile - Walkin On A Pretty Daze
  5. Jason Isbell - Southeastern
  6. Frightened Rabbit - Pedestrian Verse
  7. Local Natives - Hummingbird
  8. Mikal Cronin - MCII
  9. Queens of the Stone Age - ... Like Clockwork
  10. Arctic Monkeys - A.M.

Notables - Neko Case, Portugal. The Man, The Men, Unknown Mortal Orchestra

Title: Re: Awesome Albums In 2013
Post by: dmooney99 on Oct 08, 2013, 11:46 PM
Guess i'm gonna have to add Pearl Jam to my list and I'm sure Arad Fire will be up there as well once it's out.
Title: Re: Awesome Albums In 2013
Post by: e_wind on Oct 09, 2013, 10:15 AM
Kind of in order? The top 3 are my top 3, after that theyre just records I like so far.

1. PtM - Evil Friends
2. Daft Punk - RAM
3. Phosphorescent - Muchacho
4. Pearl Jam - Lightning Bolt
5. Jason Isbell - Southeastern
6. Frightened Rabbit - Pedestrian Verse
7. Dr. Dog - B-room
8. Jim James - ROLSOG
9. THATH - Lets Be Still
10. Kwel and Maker - Beautiful Raw
11. Future Birds - Baba
Title: Awesome Albums In 2013
Post by: Fully on Oct 09, 2013, 01:29 PM
My favorites at this point in the year are as follows:
1) Arbouretum-Coming Out of the Fog
2) Phosphorescent-Muchacho
3) Futurebirds-Baba Yaga
4) Kurt Vile-Walking on a Pretty Daze
5) Portugal.the Man -Evil Friends
6) J Roddy-Essential Tremors
7) Wolf People-Fain
8) Volcano Choir-Repave
9) Ben Harper & Charlie Musslewhite-Get Up!
10) and maybe the new Mazzy Star. I'm still working my way through it.

Title: Re: Awesome Albums In 2013
Post by: Ruckus on Oct 10, 2013, 12:34 AM
Ha Fully!  Our tastes crack me up.

1.  Qwel & Maker - Beautiful Raw
2.  J Roddy Walston and the Business - Essential Tremors
3.  Jason Isbell - Southeastern
4.  Wolf People - Fain
5.  Futurebirds - Baba Yaga
6.  Carcass - Surgical Steel
7.  Arbouretum - Coming Out of the Fog
8.  Phosphorescent - Muchacho
9.  Roomrunner - Ideal Cities
10.  I'm sure Russian Circles, White Denim, Pelican, and Dr. Dog will soon impress!
Title: Re: Awesome Albums In 2013
Post by: jaye on Oct 10, 2013, 02:06 AM


Futurebirds - Baba Yaga
The National - Trouble Will Find Me
Phosphorescent - Muchacho
Jason Isbell - Southeastern
Kurt Vile - Walking on a Pretty Daze
Anders and Kendall - Wild Chorus
Title: Re: Awesome Albums In 2013
Post by: Crispy on Oct 10, 2013, 11:40 AM

Ruckus and Fully are my arbiters of taste. As with ewind, in some semblance of order:

Wolf People - Fain
Pond - Hobo Rocket
Arbouretum - Coming Out of the Fog
Still Corners - Strange Pleasures
Patty Griffin - American Kid
Esben and the Witch - Wash the Sins Not Only the Face
Portugal. the Man - Evil Friends
Futurebirds - Baba Yaga
J Roddy Walston & the Business - Essential Tremors
The Joy Formidable - Wolf's Law
The Love Language - Ruby Red
Earthless - From the Ages
Lady Lamb the Beekeeper - Ripely Pine
Mike Doughty - Circles, etc...
The Silver Seas - Alaska (almost forgot!)
Tallows - Memory Marrow (homer pick)


waiting for: White Denim, Midlake, Fuzz, Russian Circles
Title: Re: Awesome Albums In 2013
Post by: CC on Oct 10, 2013, 11:57 AM
Aisha Burns - Life In The Midwater
Kacey Musgraves - Same Trailer, Different Park
Shannon Wright - In Film Sound
Lady Lamb the Beekeeper - Ripely Pine
Torres - Torres
Savages - Silence Yourself
Neko Case - The Worse...
Eleanor Friedberger - Personal Record
Scout Niblett - It's Up To Emma
Lonnie Holley - Keeping A Record Of It

& JJ
Title: Re: Awesome Albums In 2013
Post by: MrWhippy on Oct 10, 2013, 09:20 PM
There are lots of 2013 releases I want to hear but haven't yet.  Of what I have heard, though, my favorites are:

Jason Isbell - Southeastern
Phosphorescent - Muchacho
Deafheaven - Sunbather
My Bloody Valentine - M.B.V.
Inter Arma - Sky Burial
Patty Griffin - American Kid
Nick Cave - Push the Sky Away
Black Rebel Motorcycle Club - Specter at the Feast
Savages - Silence Yourself
Nine Inch Nails - Hesitation Marks
Deerhunter - Monomania
Carcass - Surgical Steel
Jim James - Regions
Jagwar Ma - Howlin'
The Men - New Moon
Gorguts - Colored Sands
Portal - Vexovoid
Title: Re: Awesome Albums In 2013
Post by: Crispy on Oct 10, 2013, 09:38 PM

Forgot about MBV! Probably because I haven't yet shelled out the $45 for it.  :angry:


Late additions (oversights):
Yo La Tengo - Fade
The Besnard Lakes - Until In Excess, Imperceptible UFO
The Asteroid #4 - S/T (just heard it today)

Oh yeah,
Jim James - RoLaSoG
Title: Re: Awesome Albums In 2013
Post by: MrWhippy on Oct 10, 2013, 09:58 PM
The Besnard Lakes record is high up on my list of things I need to hear.  Loved the last one, though I'm not real impressed with them as a live band.
Title: Awesome Albums In 2013
Post by: Fully on Oct 10, 2013, 10:04 PM
Quote from: MrWhippy on Oct 10, 2013, 09:58 PM
The Besnard Lakes record is high up on my list of things I need to hear.  Loved the last one, though I'm not real impressed with them as a live band.

I kept reading The Besnard Lakes as The Barenaked Ladies and my faith in both your tastes in music was destroyed for a minute until my eyes came to their senses..
Title: Re: Awesome Albums In 2013
Post by: Crispy on Oct 10, 2013, 10:07 PM
Quote from: MrWhippy on Oct 10, 2013, 09:58 PM
The Besnard Lakes record is high up on my list of things I need to hear.  Loved the last one, though I'm not real impressed with them as a live band.

Really! Before I'd ever heard of them I saw them open for Band of Horses(!) at Cain's in 2010, and thought they were great. I've been nuts about them ever since and would love to see them again.

Fully, get some glasses. Anyway, what's wrong with Barenaked Ladies?  :rolleyes:
Title: Re: Awesome Albums In 2013
Post by: el_chode on Oct 12, 2013, 09:14 AM
While I don't disagree with anyone, I'm adding Obits as the greatest band I've never heard until this year.

Third album came out in 2013 - Bed and Bugs

Obits - Taste The Diff (not the video) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lpXFnHzYFyE#ws)
Obits - Spun Out [OFFICIAL VIDEO] (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W_PqOB9ANRo#)
Title: Re: Awesome Albums In 2013
Post by: Hawkeye on Oct 12, 2013, 02:55 PM
Don Cavalli - Temperamental...I'm digging it  :cool:

Don Cavalli - Feel Not Welcome (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xt9YyXfGyvE#ws)
Title: Re: Awesome Albums In 2013
Post by: buaawwww on Oct 15, 2013, 03:06 PM
(http://www.metalsucks.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/whales_and_leeches_cover_art_by_orion_landau-1000x515.jpg)

\m/ \m/
Title: Re: Awesome Albums In 2013
Post by: Northern Neighbour on Oct 15, 2013, 04:13 PM
I'm not exactly sure what my top-10 albums would be right now.  The albums that stick out in my head, though, are:

Mikal Cronin - MCII
The Belle Game - Ritual Tradition Habit
TORRES - s/t
The Futurebirds - Baba Yaga
Savages - Silence Yourself
Portugal. the Man - Evil Friends
Kurt Vile - Walking on a Pretty Daze
Local Natives - Hummingbird
B. Hamilton - Everything I Own is Broken
Neko Case - The Worst Things Get...
The Beaches - s/t EP
The National - Trouble Will Find Me
Pyyramids - Brightest Darkest Day
Title: Re: Awesome Albums In 2013
Post by: Come Closer on Oct 15, 2013, 08:45 PM
Futurebirds
Dead Confederate
Portugal the Man
Phosphorescent
Kurt Vile
Arbouretum
Frightened Rabbit
Mikal Cronin
Wolf People
Local Natives
of Montreal
Queens of the Stone Age
Neko Case
J. Roddy Walston
Iron & Wine

There's 15 and it was tough leaving out Jason Isbell, Torres, Ty Segall, Okkervil River, Ha Ha Tonka, Earthless, Black Books, etc. And that's not even including hip hop. I'm enjoying this year.
Title: Re: Awesome Albums In 2013
Post by: ms. yvon on Oct 16, 2013, 01:10 AM
Quote from: Northern Neighbour on Aug 30, 2013, 02:56 PM
I listened to Laura Veirs' album this morning, and it's fantastic.  It has a little Neko and Kathleen Edwards.
ben, laura veirs' records always end up being my most listened to every year. 

highlights for me in no order:

--yo la tengo: fade
--eels: wonderful, glorious**
--neko case:  the worst things get
--jim james: regions
--sonny & the sunsets:  antenna to the afterworld
--pres hall jazz band: that's it!
(i only take the sonny & sunsets CD out to put in the pres hall CD.  just binge-ing on these albums!)
--national:  trouble will find me
--kurt vile: walking

**denotes listened to the most on the list.  LOVE IT.  :cheesy:
i'm eager to check out some of the recurring names on this list!
bbill - thanks for the reminder of the new charles bradley.  he gets right to my heart.
Title: Re: Awesome Albums In 2013
Post by: FiddleCastro on Oct 16, 2013, 08:40 AM
Quote from: CC Baxter on Oct 10, 2013, 11:57 AM
Aisha Burns - Life In The Midwater
Kacey Musgraves - Same Trailer, Different Park
Shannon Wright - In Film Sound
Lady Lamb the Beekeeper - Ripely Pine
Torres - Torres
Savages - Silence Yourself
Neko Case - The Worse...
Eleanor Friedberger - Personal Record
Scout Niblett - It's Up To Emma
Lonnie Holley - Keeping A Record Of It

& JJ

I haven't listened to the new Eleanor record yet! Really gotta get on that  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Awesome Albums In 2013
Post by: CC on Oct 16, 2013, 08:54 AM
Quote from: FiddleCastro on Oct 16, 2013, 08:40 AM
Quote from: CC Baxter on Oct 10, 2013, 11:57 AM
Aisha Burns - Life In The Midwater
Kacey Musgraves - Same Trailer, Different Park
Shannon Wright - In Film Sound
Lady Lamb the Beekeeper - Ripely Pine
Torres - Torres
Savages - Silence Yourself
Neko Case - The Worse...
Eleanor Friedberger - Personal Record
Scout Niblett - It's Up To Emma
Lonnie Holley - Keeping A Record Of It

& JJ

I haven't listened to the new Eleanor record yet! Really gotta get on that  :thumbsup:

you also need to check out Aisha Burns.. trust me
http://aishaburns.com/ (http://aishaburns.com/)
Title: Re: Awesome Albums In 2013
Post by: EverythingChanges on Oct 17, 2013, 08:55 PM
1. Muchacho
2. We Are the 21st Century Ambassadors of Peace and Magic
3. Regions
4. Repave
5. Baba Yaga
6. Torres
7. Walkin on a Pretty Daze
8. Evil Friends
9. Negativity
10. B Room

Based on the songs I have heard from Reflektor, I think Arcade Fire will probably make the top this year. 


Title: Awesome Albums In 2013
Post by: Fully on Oct 17, 2013, 09:33 PM
Quote from: Crispy on Oct 10, 2013, 10:07 PM
Quote from: MrWhippy on Oct 10, 2013, 09:58 PM
The Besnard Lakes record is high up on my list of things I need to hear.  Loved the last one, though I'm not real impressed with them as a live band.

Really! Before I'd ever heard of them I saw them open for Band of Horses(!) at Cain's in 2010, and thought they were great. I've been nuts about them ever since and would love to see them again.

Fully, get some glasses. Anyway, what's wrong with Barenaked Ladies?  :rolleyes:

While I totally get that you like bareneckid ladies, The Barenaked Ladies are responsible for parts of the Shrek Soundtrack which my kids played more than a pop radio station plays a Katy Perry song. My skin crawls thinking about that song on repeat.
Title: Re: Awesome Albums In 2013
Post by: sweatboard on Oct 18, 2013, 05:48 PM
1. Mark Kozelek and Desertshore
2.The National
3.Volcano Choir
4. Phosphorescent
5. Kurt Vile
6. Queens Of The Stone Age
7. Dead Confederate
8. Junip
9. J Roddy
10. Savages
11. Foxygen
12. Rhye
13. Mikal Cronin
14. The Besnard Lakes
15. Ty Segall
16. Lee Ranaldo
17. Sleigh Bells
18. Dean Wareham
19. Portugal The Man
20. Mazzy Star
21. Lightning Dust
22. Deerhunter
Title: Re: Awesome Albums In 2013
Post by: he.who.forgets on Oct 19, 2013, 05:30 PM
after about 10 spins, I think Pearl Jam's Lightning Bolt deserves a spot on this list
Title: Re: Awesome Albums In 2013
Post by: ManNamedTruth on Oct 19, 2013, 06:35 PM
Quote from: EverythingChanges on Oct 17, 2013, 08:55 PM
1. Muchacho
2. We Are the 21st Century Ambassadors of Peace and Magic
3. Regions
4. Repave
5. Baba Yaga
6. Torres
7. Walkin on a Pretty Daze
8. Evil Friends
9. Negativity
10. B Room

Based on the songs I have heard from Reflektor, I think Arcade Fire will probably make the top this year.


10 hipster points awarded for using only album titles.
Title: Re: Awesome Albums In 2013
Post by: MarkW on Oct 22, 2013, 10:50 AM
Quote from: sweatboard on Sep 13, 2013, 09:59 PM
Savages - Silence Yourself

Out of nowhere...killing your face!!!

Just amazing

It's quite good, isn't it?  Pretty sure it'll be in my top ten this year, and it's been a very good year.
Title: Re: Awesome Albums In 2013
Post by: e_wind on Oct 22, 2013, 04:26 PM
Thanks to crispy, ruckus, and fully, I have to add Wolf People - Fain to the list. This band is insane. And great. I wish I would've been less lazy on Sunday and gone to Bloomington to check them out.
Title: Re: Awesome Albums In 2013
Post by: Crispy on Oct 22, 2013, 05:07 PM
Quote from: e_wind on Oct 22, 2013, 04:26 PM
Thanks to crispy, ruckus, and fully, I have to add Wolf People - Fain to the list. This band is insane. And great. I wish I would've been less lazy on Sunday and gone to Bloomington to check them out.

Put Ruckus at the top of that list. And you were just being lazy?! Okay then, I will taunt you with the knowledge that you missed seeing one hell of an amazing group and meeting some extremely nice guys. Sunday night shows are tough to do though, I understand.
Title: Re: Awesome Albums In 2013
Post by: EverythingChanges on Oct 23, 2013, 05:08 AM
Quote from: ManNamedTruth on Oct 19, 2013, 06:35 PM
Quote from: EverythingChanges on Oct 17, 2013, 08:55 PM
1. Muchacho
2. We Are the 21st Century Ambassadors of Peace and Magic
3. Regions
4. Repave
5. Baba Yaga
6. Torres
7. Walkin on a Pretty Daze
8. Evil Friends
9. Negativity
10. B Room

Based on the songs I have heard from Reflektor, I think Arcade Fire will probably make the top this year.


10 hipster points awarded for using only album titles.

I try.
Title: Awesome Albums In 2013
Post by: Fully on Oct 23, 2013, 06:27 AM
Quote from: Crispy on Oct 22, 2013, 05:07 PM
Quote from: e_wind on Oct 22, 2013, 04:26 PM
Thanks to crispy, ruckus, and fully, I have to add Wolf People - Fain to the list. This band is insane. And great. I wish I would've been less lazy on Sunday and gone to Bloomington to check them out.

Put Ruckus at the top of that list. And you were just being lazy?! Okay then, I will taunt you with the knowledge that you missed seeing one hell of an amazing group and meeting some extremely nice guys. Sunday night shows are tough to do though, I understand.

I wish I had made it to see Gary Clark, Jr. Two days after I got back from the Wolf People trip. Unfortunately, I had too good a time at Wolf People to have the energy to see Jr. I may be getting old.
Title: Re: Awesome Albums In 2013
Post by: e_wind on Oct 24, 2013, 12:27 PM
Not really in any order, other than PTM is still my #1
1. PtM - Evil Friends
2. Daft Punk - RAM
3. Phosphorescent - Muchacho
4. Pearl Jam - Lightning Bolt
5. Jason Isbell - Southeastern
6. Frightened Rabbit - Pedestrian Verse
7. Dr. Dog - B-room
8. Jim James - ROLSOG
9. THATH - Lets Be Still
10. Kwel and Maker - Beautiful Raw
11. Future Birds - Baba
12. Wolf People
13. Lady Lamb and the Beekeeper
Title: Re: Awesome Albums In 2013
Post by: FiddleCastro on Oct 24, 2013, 02:41 PM
Quote from: e_wind on Oct 24, 2013, 12:27 PM
Not really in any order, other than PTM is still my #1
1. PtM - Evil Friends
2. Daft Punk - RAM
3. Phosphorescent - Muchacho
4. Pearl Jam - Lightning Bolt
5. Jason Isbell - Southeastern
6. Frightened Rabbit - Pedestrian Verse
7. Dr. Dog - B-room
8. Jim James - ROLSOG
9. THATH - Lets Be Still
10. Kwel and Maker - Beautiful Raw
11. Future Birds - Baba
12. Wolf People
13. Lady Lamb and the Beekeeper

hehe LLBk takeover!  :thumbsup:

My top records at the moment is like a crazy four way tie of:

Julia Holter's Loud City Song
Lady Lamb The Beekeeper's Ripely Pine
The National's Trouble Will Find Me
TORRES

With these being not in any real order:
Daughter
Nick Cave - Push The Sky Away
Jim James Live at Sleep No More
The Joy Formidable - Wolf’s Law
Clutch - Earth Rocker
Speck Mountain - Badwater
YYY’s - Mosquito
Thao & The Get Down Stay Down - We The Common
Ducktails - The Flower Lane
Foxygen - We Are the 21st Century Ambassadors Of Peace & Magic
Waxahatchee - Cerulean Salt
Jim James- Regions of Light and Sound of God
natureboy - the sweep
julianna barwick - nepenthe
pickwick - let's talk medicine
phosphorescent - muchacho

Title: Re: Awesome Albums In 2013
Post by: buaawwww on Oct 24, 2013, 03:24 PM
I think my list keeps changing every time another new album of one of my favorite bands comes out.  So, for this week, my top 10...

1. Pearl Jam - "Lightning Bolt"
2. Queens of the Stone Age - "...Like Clockwork"
3. Clutch - "Earth Rocker"
4. Deer Tick - "Negativity" (it's a grower...)
5. Arctic Monkeys - "AM"
6. BRMC - "Specter at the Feast"
7. Nine Inch Nails - "Hesitation Marks"
8. Red Fang - "Whales and Leeches"
9. Kings of Leon - "Mechanical Bull"
10. Motorhead - "Aftershock"

Title: Re: Awesome Albums In 2013
Post by: dmooney99 on Nov 08, 2013, 06:10 PM
Arcde Fire- Reflektor
White Denim- Corsicana Lemonade
Title: Re: Awesome Albums In 2013
Post by: Ob1jacobe on Nov 15, 2013, 04:00 PM
This is my current to 10 list.  Tough year to make a list, so much good stuff.
  1. The National - Trouble Will Find Me
  2. Phosphorescent - Muchacho
  3. Arctic Monkeys - AM
  4. Vampire Weekend - Modern Vampires Of The City
  5. Frightened Rabbit - Pedestrian Verse
  6. Kurt Vile - Walkin On A Pretty Daze
  7. Local Natives - Hummingbird
  8. Jason Isbell - Southeastern
  9. Queens of the Stone Age - ... Like Clockwork
  10. Volcano Choir - Repave

I am feeling pretty good about this.  I am listening to Okkervil River and White Denim a lot but don't think they will make the top 10.  Also finally checked out The Besnard Lakes and really liking them.  Finally, The Arcade Fire Album could have made it if they had edited it down.  Songs and album are just too long.

Title: Re: Awesome Albums In 2013
Post by: Murph on Nov 15, 2013, 04:24 PM
Most of my favorites were already listed plenty of times, but a few I love that haven't been mentioned too many times or at all are:

Thee Oh Sees
Deerhunter
Charles Bradley
Rhye
Houndmouth
Action Bronson
Pusha T
Title: Re: Awesome Albums In 2013
Post by: wheelhousetunes on Nov 19, 2013, 11:47 AM
1. Son Volt "Honky Tonk"
2. Richard Buckner "Surrounded"
3. Pearl Jam "Lightning Bolt"
4. Alice In Chains "Devil Put Dinosaurs Here"

May think of more later....
Title: Re: Awesome Albums In 2013
Post by: EverythingChanges on Nov 26, 2013, 11:55 AM
Holy shit, Trouble Will Find Me from The National is awesome.  I can't believe it took me so long to come around to these guys.  Great stuff.
Title: Re: Awesome Albums In 2013
Post by: jaye on Nov 26, 2013, 01:03 PM
Quote from: EverythingChanges on Nov 26, 2013, 11:55 AM
Holy shit, Trouble Will Find Me from The National is awesome.  I can't believe it took me so long to come around to these guys.  Great stuff.

I agree - fantastic album!!
Title: Re: Awesome Albums In 2013
Post by: Come Closer on Nov 26, 2013, 06:56 PM
Neptoon has put out some solid albums this month- Three Wolf Moon, Hallow Moon, Little Wild.

http://neptoonrecords.bandcamp.com/ (http://neptoonrecords.bandcamp.com/)
Title: Re: Awesome Albums In 2013
Post by: wolof7 on Nov 29, 2013, 04:20 PM
Good year for music. Here is pretty much everything that was on moderate to heavy rotation for me:

Arbouretum - Coming out of the Fog
David Bowie - The Next Day
Deer Tick - Negativity
J. Roddy Walston and the Business - Essential Tremors
Futurebirds - Baba Yaga
Jim James - Regions of Light Sound of God
Arcade Fire - Reflektor
BRMC - Specter at the Feast
Arctic Monkeys - AM
Queens of the Stone Age - Like Clockwork
Black Sabbath - 13
Bombino - S/T
Last Good Tooth - Not Without Work and Rest
The Silks - Last American Band
Brown Bird - Fits of Reason
Charles Bradley - Victim of Love
Dead Confederate - In the Marrow
Dr. Dog - B Room
Flaming Lips - The Terror
Jason Isbell - Southeastern
The National - Trouble Will Find Me
Pelican - Forever Becoming
Russian Circles - Memorial
Richard Buckner - Surrounded
Portugal the Man - Evil Friends
Sigur Ros - Kveikur
Vampire Weekend - Modern Vampires of the City
Wooden Shjips - Back to Land
Dawes - Stories Don't End
Josh Ritter - The Beast in its Tracks
Johnny Fritz - Dad Country
Kurt Vile - Walkin on a Pretty Daze

Comedy:
Kyle Kinane - Whiskey Icarus
Pete Holmes - Nice Try, The Devil
Marc Maron - Thinky Pain
Title: Re: Awesome Albums In 2013
Post by: bartel on Nov 30, 2013, 11:41 AM
Kurt Vile
Nick Cave
The National
Deer Tick
The Drones
Jim James
Title: Re: Awesome Albums In 2013
Post by: LBSUNFLWR on Dec 06, 2013, 09:59 AM
My definite #1 is Jason Isbell - Southeastern

the other favorites:
Phosphorescent - Muchahco
Josh Ritter - The Beast in Its Tracks
Gregory Alan Isakov - The Weatherman
Houndmouth
Title: Re: Awesome Albums In 2013
Post by: Murph on Dec 10, 2013, 11:14 PM
Jonny Fritz - Dad Country
Valerie June - Pushin' Against A Stone
Title: Re: Awesome Albums In 2013
Post by: Angelo on Dec 15, 2013, 09:42 PM
I can't believe how long this is. I'm bored, dont judge! This was an incredible year for new music. Hopefully 2014 is just as good.

The cream of the crop:

The Deep Dark Woods - Jubilee
Jason Isbell - Southeastern (saw this year)
Water Liars - Wyoming
Phosphorescent - Muchacho (saw this year)

The rest:

White Demin - Corsicana Lemonade (saw this year)
Deer Tick - Negativity (saw this year)
Rose Windows - The Sun Dogs (saw this year)
Okkervil River - The Silver Gymnasium
J. Roddy Walkston & The Business - Essential Tremors (saw this year)
Futurbirds - Baba Yaga
Steve Gunn - Time Off (saw this year)
The Moondoggies - Adios I'm a Ghost (saw this year)
Mavis Staples - One True Vine
Kurt Vile - Wakin' On A Pretty Daze (saw this year)
Jim James - Regions of Light and Sound of God (saw this year)
Foxygen - We Are The 21st Century Ambassadors Of Peace & Magic (saw this year)
Josh Ritter - The Beast in It's Tracks (saw this year)
Hollis Brown - Ride On The Train

Dr. Dog - B-Room - while this is in no way a bad record it is my least favorite of theirs. I never really felt the urge to listen to this.

Album I know would be on this list had a bought it. I'll own it eventually:
Bill Callahan - Dream River

Shit I didn't discover until 2013 that was released in 2012:
J. Roddy Walkston & The Business - s/t (edit: actually this is probably older than '12)
Diamond Rugs - s/t
alt -J - An Awesome Wave
The Districts - Telephone (saw this year)
Father John Misty - Fear Fun (saw this year)
Title: Re: Awesome Albums In 2013
Post by: ajclements004 on Dec 16, 2013, 03:01 AM
JJ Grey and Mofro - This River.
Title: Re: Awesome Albums In 2013
Post by: Northern Neighbour on Dec 16, 2013, 09:43 AM
Rich (FiddleCastro) and I are counting down our favourite albums of 2013.  Here's the first five.

http://therevue.ca/?p=2292 (http://therevue.ca/?p=2292)
Title: Re: Awesome Albums In 2013
Post by: GO4IT on Dec 16, 2013, 09:16 PM
I guess because of his last name, we'll have to wait until your last post to hear about the #1 overlooked album of 2013:
http://www.popmatters.com/feature/176824-the-top-10-overlooked-albums-of-2013/ (http://www.popmatters.com/feature/176824-the-top-10-overlooked-albums-of-2013/)

This is definitely on my list of best albums of 2013 and thanks, NN, for turning me on to Zach.  This is on heavy rotation, now with my new Ortofon cartridge, at the GO4IT household!  The vinyl I picked up at his show is a real fine pressing.
Title: Re: Awesome Albums In 2013
Post by: Crispy on Dec 17, 2013, 09:20 AM
Quote from: GO4IT on Dec 16, 2013, 09:16 PM
I guess because of his last name, we'll have to wait until your last post to hear about the #1 overlooked album of 2013:
http://www.popmatters.com/feature/176824-the-top-10-overlooked-albums-of-2013/ (http://www.popmatters.com/feature/176824-the-top-10-overlooked-albums-of-2013/)

This is definitely on my list of best albums of 2013 and thanks, NN, for turning me on to Zach.  This is on heavy rotation, now with my new Ortofon cartridge, at the GO4IT household!  The vinyl I picked up at his show is a real fine pressing.

That's a cool list, GO4IT, and I'm happy to see that I've actually heard one of those, Speck Mountain, thanks to Rich, I believe. And Mr. Cale obviously did not make The Revue's cut, else he would have been listed before Clutch.  :wink:
Title: Re: Awesome Albums In 2013
Post by: Northern Neighbour on Dec 18, 2013, 09:29 AM
You'll have to wait and see if Zachary Cale made it since we're doing this alphabetically by band name and first name (just easier that way).  Glad to hear that you enjoyed the album, though, GO4IT.

In the meantime, here are ten more of our favourite albums:

http://therevue.ca/?p=2309 (http://therevue.ca/?p=2309)
http://therevue.ca/?p=2313 (http://therevue.ca/?p=2313)
Title: Re: Awesome Albums In 2013
Post by: SauceGod on Dec 18, 2013, 01:35 PM
My top 20 albums.

1. El-P and Killer Mike - Run the Jewels
2. Queens of the Stone Age - ...Like Clockwork
3. Big K.R.I.T. – King Remembered In Time
4. Frightened Rabbit - Pedestrian Verse
5. Danny Brown – Old
6. Volcano Choir – Repave
7. Burial – Rival Dealer
8. Red Fang - Whales and Leeches
9. Chance the Rapper - Acid Rap
10. R.A. the Rugged Man - Legends Never Die
11. The National - Trouble Will Find Me
12. Jim James - Regions of Light and Sound of God
13. Pusha T - My Name Is My Name
14. Local Natives - Hummingbird
15. Iron & Wine - Ghost on Ghost
16. Foals - Holy Fire
17. Darkside – Psychic
18. Kvelertak – Meir
19. Paramore - Paramore
20. Daft Punk - Random Access Memories
Title: Re: Awesome Albums In 2013
Post by: GO4IT on Dec 18, 2013, 09:30 PM
Quote from: Northern Neighbour on Dec 18, 2013, 09:29 AM
You'll have to wait and see if Zachary Cale made it since we're doing this alphabetically by band name and first name (just easier that way).  Glad to hear that you enjoyed the album, though, GO4IT.

In the meantime, here are ten more of our favourite albums:

http://therevue.ca/?p=2309 (http://therevue.ca/?p=2309)
http://therevue.ca/?p=2313 (http://therevue.ca/?p=2313)

Yeah, I meant first name in previewing your last pick - Zachary.

After turning me on to him, you can't disappoint.

And, if you do, God help you if you're in front of me when MMJ cranks up TWTHS.  I won't go easy on you next time. :grin: :grin: :grin: :beer:
Title: Re: Awesome Albums In 2013
Post by: MarkW on Dec 19, 2013, 11:53 AM
Quote from: RDist52 on Dec 18, 2013, 01:35 PM
18. Kvelertak – Meir

I saw Kverlertak this year at a festival in Norway.  They were great, but apparently the Norwegians don't much like a mosh pit as security told me to stop jumping around.  :huh:
Title: Re: Awesome Albums In 2013
Post by: Angelo on Dec 19, 2013, 08:01 PM
Shit, I forgot to add Son Volt to my list.
Title: Re: Awesome Albums In 2013
Post by: Northern Neighbour on Dec 20, 2013, 10:29 AM
Here's the last five from Fiddle and me.
http://therevue.ca/?p=2335 (http://therevue.ca/?p=2335) 
Title: Re: Awesome Albums In 2013
Post by: Ob1jacobe on Dec 20, 2013, 11:11 AM
this year is too tough for me to keep to 10 so i am giving my top 30.  I am still leaving off several i love (torres, lady lamb) but have to stop at 30 or i will really drive myself crazy  :cheesy:

1. The National - Trouble Will Find Me
2. Phosphorescent - Muchacho
3. Vampire Weekend - Modern Vampires Of The City
4. Kurt Vile - Walkin On A Pretty Daze
5. Arctic Monkeys - AM
6. Queens of the Stone Age - Like Clockwork
7. Frightened Rabbit - Pedestrian Verse
8. Local Natives - Hummingbird
9. Jason Isbell - Southeastern
10. Arcade Fire - Reflektor
11. Foals - Holy Fire
12. Volcano Choir - Repave
13. Los Campesinos! - No Blues
14. Waxahatchee - Cerulean Salt
15. White Denim - Corsicana Lemonade
16. The Men - New Moon
17. Unknown Mortal Orchestra - II
18. Mikal Cronin - MCII
19. Okkervil River - The Silver Gymnasium
20. Neko Case - The Worse Things Get,.......
21. HAIM - Days are Gone
22. CHVRCHES - The bones of what you Believe
23. Yo La Tengo - Fade
24. Bill Callahan - Dream River
25. Foxygen - We Are The 21st Century Ambassadors of Peace & Magic
26. Portugal. The Man - Evil Friends
27. Ducktails - The Flower Lane
28. Caveman - Caveman
29. Cut Copy - Free your mind
30. Of Montreal - lousy with sylvianbriar
Title: Re: Awesome Albums In 2013
Post by: dmooney99 on Dec 21, 2013, 06:42 PM
my top 30:

1. Daft Punk- Random Access Memories
2. Arctic Monkeys- AM
3. Vampire Weekend- Modern Vampires Of The City
4. Black Rebel Motorcycle Club- Specter At The Feast
5. White Denim- Corsicana Lemonade
6. Pearl Jam- Lightning Bolt
7. Queens Of The Stone Age- ...Like Clockwork
8. Arcade Fire- Reflektor
9. Foals- Holy Fire
10. The National- Trouble Will Find Me
11. Jagwar Ma- Howlin'
12. Kings Of Leon- Mechanical Bull
13. Sound City: Real To Reel
14. Filter- The Sun Comes Out Tonight
15. Hanni El Khatib- Head In The Dirt
16. Phoenix- Entertainment!
17. Fitz & The Tantrums- More Than Just A Dream
18. Nine Inch Nails- Hesitation Marks
19. Franz Ferdinand- Right Thoughts, Right Words, Right Action
20. Empire Of The Sun- Ice On The Dune
21. The Dirtbombs- Ooey Gooey Chewy Ka-Blooey!
22. Atoms For Peace- AMOK
23. Sleigh Bells- Bitter Rivals
24. Yuck- Glow & Behold
25. Mazzy Star- Seasons Of Your Day
26. Palma Violets-180
27. Jim James- Regions Of Light And Sound Of God
28. The Polyphonic Spree- Yes, It's True
29. The Fratellis- We Need Medicine
30. Rob Zombie- Venemous Rat Regeneration Vendor

never did pick up CHVRCHES or the 1975 yet  :embarrassed:
Title: Re: Awesome Albums In 2013
Post by: GO4IT on Dec 21, 2013, 08:55 PM
Quote from: Northern Neighbour on Dec 20, 2013, 10:29 AM
Here's the last five from Fiddle and me.
http://therevue.ca/?p=2335 (http://therevue.ca/?p=2335)
Nice!
Glad to see you did the right thing and included Zachary in your list, batting cleanup, and with some kind words.
I'm going to wear that album out pretty soon.

PS - I'll try to go easier on you during TWTHS, NN, but no promises.
Title: Re: Awesome Albums In 2013
Post by: MrWhippy on Dec 24, 2013, 05:55 AM
Thinking about my favorite albums of the year, my top three, and their order, is very clear to me:

1.  Jason Isbell – Southeastern
2.  Deafheaven – Sunbather
3.  Phosphorescent – Muchacho

Then here are the rest, in no real order:

My Bloody Valentine – MBV
John Murry – The Graceless Age
Inter Arma – Sky Burial
QOTSA – Like Clockwork
Nine Inch Nails – Hesitation Marks
Jagwar Ma – Howlin'
The Knife – Shaking the Habitual
Carcass – Surgical Steel
Portal – Vexovoid
Clutch – Earth Rocker
Deerhunter – Monomania
Black Rebel Motorcycle Club – Specter at the Feast
Russian Circles – Memorial
The Flaming Lips – The Terror
The Men – New Moon
Windhand – Soma
Iceage – You're Nothing
Gorguts – Coloured Sands
Savages – Silence Yourself
Nails – Abandon All Life
Patty Griffin – American Kid
Nick Cave – Push the Sky Away
Richard Thompson – Electric
The National – Trouble Will Find Me
Typhoon – White Lighter
Laura Marling – Once I was an Eagle
Foxygen - We Are The 21st Century Ambassadors of Peace & Magic
Atoms for Peace – Amok
Jim James - ROLSOG
Title: Re: Awesome Albums In 2013
Post by: wolof7 on Dec 24, 2013, 07:01 AM
Quote from: MrWhippy on Dec 24, 2013, 05:55 AM
Windhand – Soma

Love this album. Am blown away how much the singer holds up in the doom genre!
Title: Re: Awesome Albums In 2013
Post by: MrWhippy on Dec 24, 2013, 03:06 PM
Quote from: wolof7 on Dec 24, 2013, 07:01 AM
Quote from: MrWhippy on Dec 24, 2013, 05:55 AM
Windhand – Soma

Love this album. Am blown away how much the singer holds up in the doom genre!

Agreed about the Windhand record.  2013 has been an incredible year for metal releases, probably the best year ever since I've been paying attention.

Come join us in the metal thread, Wolof7, its gets a little lonely in there sometimes.   :smiley:
Title: Re: Awesome Albums In 2013
Post by: manonthemoon on Jan 01, 2014, 09:05 PM
For me there was one great complete album of the year which stood out above the rest
QOTSA

Then a lot of solid albums including

Murray Lightburn
Deer Tick
J Roddy
Lord Dying
JJ
Red Fang
Black Tusk

A few that I have enjoyed what I have heard, but haven't listened to the entire album

Lady Lamb
Sound City: Real To Reel
Black Sabbath
Windhand
Pelican