Hazuki's Best of 2013 | Top 100 Singles & Top 20 Albums
Music in 2013, how can I explain it? For me personally one word really has describes the whole year for music in 2013 and that one word that captures each singles, and albums is diversity. In past years you’d see certain type of genre dominating the music scene but unlike this past year we’ve seen artists from different genres own the charts, the radios and the dancefloor. The men for the music scene really STEPPED up their game like the returning Justin Timberlake after a six year absence from the music scene while the ladies of music didn’t deliver quite as well but new artists such as Lorde, Haim, etc are few of the gems from 2013 that delivered quality music in my personally opinion. Big female artists such as Miley Cyrus, Lady Gaga, Katy Perry won’t be seen quite often on my list (maybe there singles though) because overall I thought there album as a whole were very underwhelming. You will see pop music in this list, don’t freak out cause I’m not some sort of hipster listener. If you know me well, you know that I listen to pretty much everything and I mean everything (however don't expect too much country or metal) So get ready for a diverse list. I've listened to countless of hours of albums and singles this year unlike many other years when I attempted to do a list it was always have failed but this year music has been approached differently.
2013 has been a great year for me personally music wise; and I hope you all enjoy the list.
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SINGLES OF 2013 Eligibility: Songs released to the radio from all over the world in 2013 whether in UK or US only because thats the scene I follow the most. Expect what: Diversity from this list. Music Videos: Maybe some honorable mentions of my favorite music videos of 2013?
Honorable Mentions: I might do some honorable mentions of some music that I have listened to a lot that may have not been releasd in 2013; but HAVE listened to alot in 2013.
ALBUMS of 2013 Eligibility: Albums released in 2013 from either the UK or the US music scene. Expect: Expect the unexpected; and a few lesser known acts making the list for you all to discover and enjoy. EPs: I will include EPs in my list because why not? I listen to the same amount as the albums so its only fitting to include some EPs. Which ones? You'll have to find out.
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SINGLES OF 2013 index
I might as well reveal in details of my favorite top 2 albums in 2012
2. Born to Die - Lana Del Rey
HIGHLIGHTS: Dark Paradise, Ride, Body Electric, and SummertimeSadness
A brilliant debut by a major label album from Lana Del Rey. In 2011 I’ve heard great things about Lana Del Rey and was instantly engaged with her music because of how it was so different from anything else in 2012/2011. Born To Die proves that quality success still does happen over time because IT’S still selling in 2013. Songs like Dark Paradise, Ride, Summertime Sadness, Body Electric demonstrates Lana Del Rey’s great song writing in my opinion. Her visual artistry for her music video always delivers with epic videos from the album like Ride, and National Anthem. Born to Die’s production is really well done for a new artist such production on This is What Makes Us Girls, and Off to the Races are highlights as far as production goes. Born To Die is one of the best debut albums I have ever pleasured of listening and still on rotation in 2013. Excited for Ultraviolence in 2014, and glad to see at Born to Die receiving some recognition still.
1. Kendrick Lamar - Good kid, Mad City
HIGHLIGHTS: Money Trees, Bitch Don't Kill My Vibe, Sing About Me, I'm Dying of Thirst
Ah Kendrick Lamar. I have first heard of Kendrick in 2010 because of J Cole, and I have LOVED his independent album Section.80. He amazed me with his flow on Ignorance is a Bliss but Kendrick has dropped my favorite album of 2012.Cohesive, intelligent, lyrical content from a rapper is somewhat refreshing these days. The production is outstanding. In 2012 ever since the album leaked every day I have jammed to songs like Poetic Justice, Bitch, Don’t Kill My Vibe, and Money Trees every morning those were my songs. Kendrick’s flow is beastly, probably the best flow amongst the new rappers today. His success is well deserved because you couldn’t escape it on radio; the urban stations were loving the singles and who could blame them? Good Kid, Mad City is my favorite album of 2012; Kendrick is on his way to becoming one HipHop’s legends. Cant wait for his sophomore album and his collab album with J Cole.
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Might reveal rest of the top 10 from last year in albums but I mostly forgot my list xD. List shall begin momentarily.
Okay so this song is defiantly one of the highlights on A$AP's album. I think the production is done really well, and the song isone of those songs that can get you hyped up a lot. The chorus is probably the best part of the song and the frst verse goes in so I like that as well. The meshing of Skrillex and A$AP works really well in this particular song.
The lead single from the album True Romance from Charli XCX. I love the way this song is produced. This should have been one of the big summer songs of this year but some reason I guess it didn't catch on or been sent to the radio. I really like this song. Very chill relaxing song, and Charli's vocals here are very interesting in this song which makes a great laid back song. My favorite part of the song is the last verse (2:07 - 2:32)