Top 10 Albums of 2013 (No particular order)

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A Great Year For Music!!

Random Access Memories - Daft Punk

Released May 17, 2013

If the cover art doesn't already catch your attention, than their Hit Single "Get Lucky" ft. Pharrell definitely will. The smooth classic sounds are what made Random Access Memories probably the best album of 2013. This Vevo audio alone has over 150 million views on Youtube. The lead single "Get Lucky" became an international success, peaking in the top 10 in 32 countries. Random Access Memories garnered three Grammy nominations, including Album of the Year, while "Get Lucky" received two nominations, including Record of the Year. Certified Platinum album.

Yeezus - Kanye West

Released June 18, 2013
Yes, Yeezus makes the list, for all of the viewers that disagree with Kanye's latest album. Although Yeezus peaked at number 1 likely because of all the controversy behind the album, Yeezus sales declined from the first week being out sold by J. Cole's Born Sinner. However, Yeezus makes this list because this is a great album. The production on the album is flawless, and the outspoken "in your face" lyrics explains the entire album. The album received rave reviews from music critics, who considered Yeezus among West's best work and praised the different sound. However, it was met with mixed reactions from the public, with divided opinions emerging after the album had an internet leak four days before release. Certified Gold album.

Magna Carta Holy Grail - Jay Z

Released July 4, 2013


MCHG was a sneak attack to the industry that blew up the charts! This well rounded solid album deserves to be on this list, not only because of the sales but also because of the quality. Timberland has definitely out done himself this year, because the production on MCHG was flawless. The beats, the lyrics, and features (with the exception of Rick Ross) were cohesive and solid. Well Done Hov! (Side note: let’s be real a 2 year old could've written Rick Ross verse).  Certified Platinum album.

Born Sinner - J. Cole

Released June 18, 2013
J. Cole's sophomore album Born Sinner, satisfied his fans especially with the lead single, "Power Trip." Born Sinner finally granted J. Cole his title as being one of the best in the game, although his fans were already aware of his abilities. The album debuted at number two on the Billboard 200 chart, selling 297,000 copies in its first week of release. After two weeks of being at number two, Born Sinner climbed to number one in its third week. Certified Gold album. Good job Cole, but now you need to get a platinum album (we're sick of the gold's).

Nothing Was The Same - Drake

Released September 20, 2013
If you have listened to Nothing Was The Same, it's really not much you can say, other than just great! I'm still listening to this album like the album was released yesterday. The solid delivery throughout the album, of course awesome lyrics and the production is why Nothing Was The Same, exceeded critics expectations. The album was also a commercial success, debuting at number one on the US Billboard 200 selling 658,000 copies in it's first week of release. It also debuted within the top two positions in Canada, Denmark, Australia, and the United Kingdom. Certified Platinum album.

The 20/20 Experience - Justin Timberlake

Released March 15, 2013
The year 2013 was definitely the year of JT! The 20/20 Experience solidifies this, especially with his hit singles "Suit & Tie," and "Mirrors." The 20/20 Experience received generally favorable reviews from music critics. The album debuted at number one on the US Billboard with first-week sales of 968,000 copies, becoming Timberlake's second number one album on the chart and best-selling debut week of his solo career. Of course I didn't forget about Timberlakes's second released album of this year, The 20/20 Experience part 2 but I simply wanted others to make the list. Certified Platinum album.

The Electric Lady - Janelle Monae

Released September 6, 2013
Although highly under sold in my book, The Electric Lady has versatility like no other, with meaningful lyrics to match. Debuting at number 5 on Billboard Janelle topped her debut album The ArchAndroid with the sales and charts. This album serves as the fourth and fifth installments of her seven-part Metropolis concept series. Musically, The Electric Lady incorporates influences of neo-soul, funk gospel, jazz and rock.

Beyonce - Beyonce

Released December 13, 2013


Beyoncé was probably the most influential album of this year, because of the unexpected sales alongside of a surprise album. Knowles released Beyoncé without any promotion, only by simply tweeting and announcing that fans were able to buy her new album. This album showed a new side of Beyoncé getting mixed reviews from the public and critics. The surprise album Beyoncé debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 with three-day sales of 617,213 digital copies, giving Knowles her fifth consecutive number-one. Certified Platinum album.

Doris - Earl Sweatshirt

Released August 20, 2013
Earl Sweatshirt is definitely one of the most underrated rap artist today, and Doris proves that statement. Earl challenges audiences with his word play, interesting flow, and unique lyricism. Upon its release, Doris was met with universal critical acclaim from music critics, including perfect scores by The Guardian and Los Angeles Times, which praised Sweatshirt's rhyme schemes and lyrics along with the gritty underground production. The album also fared well commercially debuting at number five on the US Billboard and number one on US Top Rap albums chart.

Bangerz - Miley Cyrus

Released October 4, 2013
Miley Cyrus should've made some kind of history with this years Bangerz. The hit single "We Can't Stop" sparked up the now international twerking movement. Although the epidemic has been going on in African-American communities years prior to Miley introducing this internationally, but this began the start of her hit album Bangerz. Miley's second single "Wrecking Ball" video sparked a number of controversies for being both sexual and graphic. Bangerz received mixed to positive reviews from music critics, who appreciated its overall production and originality, but were ambivalent towards Cyrus' public persona. The record debuted at number one on the U.S. Billboard with first-week sales of 270,000 copies. Certified Gold album.

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