10 Top Albums of 2013 Part 1

Hey world I am INCREDIBLY sorry that I have not posted since October (that's quite embarrassing when you're trying to run a half decent blog). But to make up for my absence I will be counting down my favorite albums of 2013. They may not be yours but they are the ones that stuck out to me this year.

These are also in no particular order because I couldn't make up my mind what I liked best.

The 1975 by The 1975

This album was shown to me by a friend and it blew me away. I immediately fell in love with their upbeat pop rock and Matt Healy's Manchester accent. Songs like "Girls", "Chocolate" and "Settle Down" were on repeat for at least a month straight.
Check out the album here on Spotify.






Whatever, if Ever by The World is a Beautiful Place and I am No Longer Afraid to Die




This summer I got the pleasure of getting to see The World Is perform in my own hometown and interview their guitarist, Greg Horable (check it here). Their indie post-rock was my album of the summer (along with Saintseneca's Last from 2011). With killer tracks like "Heartbeat in the Brain" and "Fightboat", it is a perfect pick me up when you're feeling blue.
Listen here.




What You Don't See by The Story So Far

The Story So Far graced the cover of Alternative Press in the spring which sparked my own curiosity of the band. I listened to What You Don't See and fell in love. I went into geek mode and went out and bought the physical at Hot Topic. Possibly one of the best purchases I made this year. This album is quality, filled with personal lyrics and gravely vocals. My favorite track is "Small Talk"; I used to scream the line "I'll bite back with broken teeth" at the top of my lungs while driving.
Album is listenable here.


Save Rock 'n' Roll by Fall Out Boy

Fall Out Boy took the world by storm this year after being on hiatus for 9 years. They announced that they were back with a new record and instantly they blew up like never before! It sounds nothing like their older music which is good. They have more hip hop style songs and even very radio friendly tracks like "Young Volcanoes" and "My Songs Know What You Did in the Dark".
I got to see these guys like with Panic! at the Disco this fall and it was awesome. My middle school self rejoiced and can now be forever put to rest.
Listen here.


The Things We Think We're Missing by Balance and Composure

Almost everybody that I know who has good music taste adored this record! I had never really listened to Balance and Composure before this album and I now regret it. This record is on point with stellar tracks "Parachutes", "Back of Your Head" and my friend's favorite "Tiny Raindrop".  With powerful instrumental and frontman, Jon Simmons's droning voice carries you through love and sorrow.
Check it here.

This is just part one!! I will have part two up by this weekend and I will link it here once it is complete.

What're your thoughts on part 1? Am I totally wrong on any of these? TELL ME!