1 DUCKTAILS – Wish Hotel
2 TENNIS – Small Sound
3 CULTS – Static
4 WOODEN SHJIPS – Back To Land
5 LOS CAMPESINOS! – No Blues
6 YUCK – Glow And Behold
7 GRIZZLY BEAR – Shields: Expanded
8 GRINGO STAR – Floating Out To See
9 PARQUET COURTS – Tally All The Things That You Broke
10 OF MONTREAL – Lousy With Sylvianbriar
11 DALE EARNHARDT JR. JR. – The Speed Of Things
12 MARIJUANA DEATHSQUADS – Oh My Sexy Lord
13 WHITE FENCE – Live In San Francisco
14 BLOOD ORANGE – Cupid Deluxe
15 HEAD AND THE HEART – Let’s Be Still
16 GRISWOLDS – Heart Of A Lion
17 ANTHONY GREEN – Young Legs
18 WHITE DENIM – Corsicana Lemonade
19 CUT COPY – Free Your Mind
20 TITLE FIGHT – Spring Songs
21 DARKSIDE – Psychic
22 THEE OH SEES – Singles Collection, Volume 3
23 SHY GIRLS – Timeshare
24 SALLIE FORD AND THE SOUND OUTSIDE – Summer
25 GROSS GHOST – Public Housing
26 PIXIES – EP-1
27 ALBERT HAMMOND JR. – AHJ
28 POLICA – Shulamith
29 LA LUZ – It’s Alive
30 CHEAP TIME – Exit Smiles
Tag: Yuck
Top Played Artists 12/31-1/6
1 CULTS – Static
2 TENNIS – Small Sound
3 WOODEN SHJIPS – Back To Land
4 DUCKTAILS – Wish Hotel
5 OF MONTREAL – Lousy With Sylvianbriar
6 LOS CAMPESINOS! – No Blues
7 ANTHONY GREEN – Young Legs
8 DARKSIDE – Psychic
9 YUCK – Glow And Behold
10 BLOOD ORANGE – Cupid Deluxe
11 PHANTOGRAM – Phantogram
12 RADICAL FACE – The Family Tree: The Branches
13 CUT COPY – Free Your Mind
14 POLICA – Shulamith
15 HEAD AND THE HEART – Let’s Be Still
16 KRAAK AND SMAAK – Chrome Waves
17 GRISWOLDS – Heart Of A Lion
18 ST. LUCIA – When The Night
19 NO JOY – Pastel And Pass Out
20 FUZZ – Fuzz
21 NOBUNNY – Secret Songs: Reflections From The Ear Mirror
22 DESTROYER – Five Spanish Songs
23 GRIZZLY BEAR – Shields: Expanded
24 DANNY BROWN – Old
25 HIGH HIGHS – Open Season
26 BLACK BOOKS – Black Books
27 DIANE COFFEE – My Friend Fish
28 WHITE DENIM – Corsicana Lemonade
29 GRINGO STAR – Floating Out To See
30 DR. DOG – B-Room
Top 50 Albums of 2013 (according to Liquid Courage Media)
Our lovely Assistant Editor-in-Chief, Shannen Gaffney, also writes for Liquid Courage Media. This is their list of the top albums of 2013, co-written with Isabel Imperatore (in alphabetical order).
Allison Weiss – Say What You Mean
Allison Weiss’ No Sleep Records release, Say What You Mean, was an uplifting take on the more depressing moments of being a teenager-to-twenty-something. The first track, “Making It Up,” outlined the uncertainties of defining a relationship. Our favorite is the breakup pop tune “How to Be Alone”.
Beyoncé – BEYONCÉ
BEYONCE released a self-titled “exclusive visual album” on iTunes in the middle of the night without any previous announcement or promotion. Do I need to say anything else? Videos/tracks to check out: ”XO” and “Blue” (and the entire album).
Blood Orange – Cupid Deluxe
If we can use the word ‘groovy,’ Blood Orange released one of the grooviest records this year. “You’re Not Good Enough” encompasses everything you’ve ever wanted to say to your ex, and has been stuck in our heads ever since its recent release.
Brick + Mortar – Bangs
It’s hard to categorize and describe Brick + Mortar, which is a duo comprised of Brandon Asraf and John Tacon. They combine elements of alternative, electronic, indie, drum and bass, noise-pop, hip-hop, and punk. It’s aggressive, anthemic and catchy. The intense drum and bass parts are overlapped with Brandon’s distinct vocals and instrumentation like synths and guitar. Listen to “Bangs” and “Locked In A Cage” and you’ll understand.
Charli XCX – True Romance
Charli XCX was definitely a breakout artist of 2013, and True Romance was one of the best dance pop albums of the year. Her obvious best track was “You – Ha Ha Ha,” but “Take My Hand” and “What I Like” were also equally addictive pop gems.
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Last Official Chart of 2013, 12/2 – 12/9
1 LOS CAMPESINOS! – No Blues
2 DUCKTAILS – Wish Hotel [EP]
3 TENNIS – Small Sound [EP]
4 CULTS – Static
5 ANTHONY GREEN – Young Legs
6 YUCK – Glow And Behold
7 OF MONTREAL – Lousy With Sylvianbriar
8 KING KRULE – 6 Feet Beneath The Moon
9 WOODEN SHJIPS – Back To Land
10 BLOOD ORANGE – Cupid Deluxe
11 DR. DOG – B-Room
12 GRINGO STAR – Floating Out To See
13 POLICA – Shulamith
14 WHITE DENIM – Corsicana Lemonade
15 DIANE COFFEE – My Friend Fish
16 HEAD AND THE HEART – Let’s Be Still
17 MARIJUANA DEATHSQUADS – Oh My Sexy Lord
18 MINOR ALPS – Get There
19 PHANTOGRAM – Phantogram [EP]
20 NOBUNNY – Secret Songs: Reflections From The Ear Mirror
21 CASS MCCOMBS – Big Wheel And Others
22 FUZZ – Live In San Francisco
23 SLEIGH BELLS – Bitter Rivals
24 COURTNEY BARNETT – The Double EP: A Sea Of Split Peas
25 KEVIN DEVINE – Bubblegum
26 NOAH AND THE WHALE – Heart Of Nowhere
27 DALE EARNHARDT JR. JR. – The Speed Of Things
28 MOONFACE – Julia With Blue Jeans On
29 HAIM – Days Are Gone
30 RED FANG – Whales And Leeches
Top Played Artists 11/26 – 12/2
1 DUCKTAILS: Wish Hotel [EP]
2 LOS CAMPESINOS!: No Blues
3 DR. DOG: B-Room
4 TENNIS: Small Sound [EP]
5 KEVIN DEVINE: Bubblegum
6 OF MONTREAL: Lousy With Sylvianbriar
7 WHITE DENIM: Corsicana Lemonade
8 YUCK: Glow And Behold
9 CULTS: Static
10 FUZZ: Fuzz
11 POLICA: Shulamith
12 WOODEN SHJIPS: Back To Land
13 DIANE COFFEE: My Friend Fish
14 COURTNEY BARNETT: The Double EP: A Sea Of Split Peas
15 SLEIGH BELLS: Bitter Rivals
16 NOAH AND THE WHALE: Heart Of Nowhere
17 BLOOD ORANGE: Cupid Deluxe
18 PURLING HISS: Paisley Montage
19 MARIJUANA DEATHSQUADS: Oh My Sexy Lord
20 NOBUNNY: Secret Songs: Reflections From The Ear Mirror
21 HEAD AND THE HEART: Let’s Be Still
22 FLATLINERS: Dead Language
23 JUANA MOLINA: Wed 21
24 DALE EARNHARDT JR. JR.: The Speed Of Things
25 JESSE WOODS: Get Your Burdens Lifted
26 THOSE DARLINS: Blur The Line
27 PHANTOGRAM Phantogram [EP]
28 PARQUET COURTS: Tally All The Things That You Broke [EP]
29 FRANKIE ROSE: Herein Wild
30 RED FANG: Whales And Leeches
Top Played Artists 11/18 – 11/25
1 TENNIS: Small Sound [EP]
2 DUCKTAILS: Wish Hotel [EP]
3 OF MONTREAL: Lousy With Sylvianbriar
4 LOS CAMPESINOS!: No Blues
5 DR. DOG: B-Room
6 KEVIN DEVINE: Bubblegum
7 YUCK: Glow And Behold
8 POLICA: Shulamith
9 SLEIGH BELLS: Bitter Rivals
10 KING KRULE: 6 Feet Beneath The Moon
11 DEER TICK: Negativity
12 FRANKIE ROSE: Herein Wild
13 MINOR ALPS: Get There
14 COURTNEY BARNETT: The Double EP: A Sea Of Split Peas
15 PARQUET COURTS: Tally All The Things That You Broke [EP]
16 WHITE DENIM: Corsicana Lemonade
17 DIANE COFFEE: My Friend Fish
18 FLATLINERS: Dead Language
19 WOODEN SHJIPS: Back To Land
20 THE BLOW: The Blow
21 PURLING HISS: Paisley Montage
22 NOBUNNY: Secret Songs: Reflections From The Ear Mirror
23 FUZZ: Fuzz
24 LA LUZ: It’s Alive
25 MARIJUANA DEATHSQUADS: Oh My Sexy Lord
26 PHANTOGRAM: Phantogram [EP]
27 MAN MAN: On Oni Pond
28 BLOOD ORANGE: Cupid Deluxe
29 FLASHLIGHTS: Don’t Take Me Too Seriously
30 NOAH AND THE WHALE: Heart Of Nowhere
Top Played Artists 11/12 – 11/18
1 TENNIS: Small Sound [EP]
2 DR. DOG: B-Room
3 OF MONTREAL: Lousy With Sylvianbriar
4 YUCK: Glow And Behold
5 DUCKTAILS: Wish Hotel [EP]
6 KEVIN DEVINE: Bubblegum
7 DIANE COFFEE: My Friend Fish
8 BELLE AND SEBASTIAN: The Third Eye Centre
9 KING KRULE: 6 Feet Beneath The Moon
10 NOBUNNY: Secret Songs: Reflections From The Ear Mirror
11 FUZZ: Fuzz
12 POLICA: Shulamith
13 DEER TICK: Negativity
14 COURTNEY BARNETT: The Double EP: A Sea Of Split Peas
15 PURLING HISS: Paisley Montage
16 PHANTOGRAM: Phantogram [EP]
17 SLEIGH BELLS: Bitter Rivals
18 THOSE DARLINS: Blur The Line
19 MINOR ALPS: Get There
20 PARQUET COURTS: Tally All The Things That You Broke [EP]
21 THE BLOW: The Blow
22 MAN MAN: On Oni Pond
23 FLATLINERS: Dead Language
24 DISMEMBERMENT PLAN: Uncanney Valley
25 RED FANG: Whales And Leeches
26 LA LUZ: It’s Alive
27 HEAD AND THE HEART: Let’s Be Still
28 WOODEN SHJIPS: Back To Land
29 MARIJUANA DEATHSQUADS: Oh My Sexy Lord
30 WHITE DENIM: Corsicana Lemonade