First album in the top 5 belongs to the one and only Katy Perry. Her latest effort, “PRISM” is considered to be one of the best albums of 2013. And yes, she did not disappoint her fans. The album is extremely impressive if you ask me. There are tracks that are a perfect fit for POP (Roar), HAC and even Rhythmic (Dark Horse). I’m sad that my favorite track from the album underperformed as a single. ☹
DEMI
Demi Lovato
Release Date: May 2013
Another female artist receiving a spot in the top 5 is Demi Lovato. DEMI is filled with powerful ballads aka “Nightingale”, “In Case” and “Two Pieces” which I secretly hoped to be released as a single (at least one) but no. Of course her vocals are amazing as usual. Can’t wait for the next album. Hope she’ll release a ballad in the next era.
CHAPMAN SQUARE CHAPTER II
Lawson
Release Date: October 2013
The lads of Lawson make impressive appearance in the album charts this year as their repackaged edition of Chapman Square lands at #3. I loved how they explored their sound in this CD. There’s their collaboration with B.o.B. called “Brokenhearted” and the more FOB/ Panic! At The Disco inspired “Juliet”. Can’t wait what will be their type of music in the next album cause I heard they are starting to make another one this February 2014.
FRAME BY FRAME
Cassadee Pope
Release Date: October 2013
Grabbing the runner-up album this year is The Voice US Season 3 Champ, Cassadee Pope. I was really impressed by how she handled this direction (country music). She’s currently doing and selling well with “Wasting All These Tears” which is almost at 700K copies sold. All the songs in the album could actually be singles. YES! THEY ARE THAT GOOD! Glad they chose “I Wish I Could Break Your Heart” as the 2nd single, hope they will release “11” next.
YOURS TRULY
Ariana Grande
Release Date: August 2013
#1 album of 2013 belongs to Ariana Grande. When she released “The Way”, I was not completely sold yet. It was when she released “Almost Is Never Enough” with Nathan Sykes when I turned into a fan. Among her contemporaries, she has indeed one of the best voices, if not the best. In this album, you can jam to “Piano” and “You’ll Never Know” and at the same time enjoy her vocal prowess in “Honeymoon Avenue” and “Tattooed Heart”. PERFECT ALBUM!