Finishing in the top 10 albums again this year is Little Mix. They are back this year with their sophomore effort, “Salute”. Just like the previous one, this album is full of amazing ballads. One of which is “Towers”, the most played album track on my iTunes so far.
BAD BLOOD
Bastille
Release Date: March 2013
Another British alternative band making a debut on my yearend top 15 albums chart is Bastille. I’m really impressed with this album. Almost all the tracks are great especially "Pompeii", "Things We Lost In The Fire" and "Flaws".
PARAMORE
Paramore
Release Date: April 2013
Landing at the 8th spot this year is Paramore’s self-titled album. The album for me is leaning towards alternative over pop. But there’s Still Into You and Ain’t It Fun with the former already reaching the top 10 on CHR. I also loved the tracks “Grow Up” and “Daydreaming”.
SAVE ROCK AND ROLL
Fall Out Boy
Release Date: April 2013
One of the comeback artists this year, Fall Out Boy just made their presence felt as their comeback album “Save Rock And Roll” earned the #7 spot. Still on repeat are the tracks “Alone Together” and “Young Volcanoes”, my two most favorite album tracks.
MIDNIGHT MEMORIES
One Direction
Release Date: November 2013
One Direction’s latest chart topper on the US and UK Albums chart is at #6 on my personal chart. I love how their music is slowly evolving. It is reflected in this album as you can hear how they injected some folk sound on their usual pop music. “Story Of My Life” is a grower and now my favorite album track. It deserves to smash in the US!