Top 10 Albums of 2013 Part II

I really am not really good at keeping up this blog, it's quite sad. But here is the second installment of the best albums of this year!

The Bones of What You Believe by Chvrches 

Scottish synthpop band Chvrches has been taking the world by storm with this first full length. I first heard their single "Recover" in the spring and fell in love! This is not the type of music I usually enjoy so when something like this on my top of anything list, that means it must be special.  Tracks like "Lungs" and "Lies" have fun danceable beats with grade A lyrics. I cannot get enough of this album.
Check it here.


Modern Vampires of the City by Vampire Weekend

Being a pretty big Vampire Weekend fan, you could say I was pretty stoked for this record to be released. Their single "Diane Young" was my summer song, I swear I listened to it multiple times a day. Though the album was a bit more relaxed than their past two albums it had deeper lyrics which showed the band's increased maturity. No more oxford commas or drinking horchata! Songs like "Unbelievers" and "Everlasting Arms" are two that certainly stand out on this CD.
Album here.

You're Always on My Mind by A Great Big Pile of Leaves

I heard this band because they are going to be touring with The World Is and Into It. Over It. and they rule! If you have a chance to check them out on the tour do it (dates). I love the fun upbeat sound along with droning, dull vocals that somehow come together to create quality. "Snack Time" and "Ambiversion" are good tracks.
Listen.




Shangri La by Jake Bugg

I have been a fan of Jake Bugg's since 2012 and I don't plan on stopping anytime soon. After hearing his self titled album I was nervous about hearing how this was going to sound. The moment I clicked on the first track "There's a Beast and We All Feed It" I was beaming. This kid has some serious chops especially for only being 19. His songs have a folksy country vibe which is unique in modern British music. He's so British, I absolutely love it.
Click here, mate.

Is Survived By by Touché Amoré

For me personally this has been the year of Touché Amoré. I fell in love with their sophomore album Parting the Sea Between Brightness and Me and am now having an affair with Is Survived By. Jeremy Bolm has created perfect poetic lyrics along side brutal vocals and a kick ass band.  Songs that stand out are the title track, "Just Exist", "DNA", "Anyone / Anything" and "Harbor". That's a lot but this album is just so good I cannot just pick two!
Music.


School is starting soon so hopefully I'll be able to still post in my free time. I will hopefully be up to date on new bands that I've been listening to and shows that I attend. Fingers crossed. Have a good 2014 all and hold onto your last moments of 2013!