2013 was one of the best years for music in recent memory. Here is a list of my personal favorite top 10 albums in no particular order.
Tyler, the Creator – WOLF
Odd Future leader Tyler displays growth with a more sophisticated effort and an eclectic range of scintillating production. [My Review]
Quadron – Avalance
Coco O’s voice is absolute perfection over the beautifully arranged sultry R&B tracks produced by Robin Hannibal.
Pusha T - My Name Is My Name
Solid lyrics over dense beats prove the dope boy from The Clipse can stand alone as a respected lyricist. [My Review ]
M.I.A. – Matangi
Always one to push the envelope, M.I.A. raps edgy lyrics over fun and upbeat tracks infused with international sounds.
Kanye West – Yeezus
Straying away from anything nearly resembling the current Hip Hop landscape, Kanye’s fearless experimentation shocks and delights at the same time. [My Review]
Daft Punk - Random Access Memories
The meticulously engineered project from the space-age Paris duo is a universally loved mix of dance music.
Thundercat – Apocalypse
Flying Lotus’ colleague dazzles with Funk-y, yet futuristic basslines and melodic, heartfelt hooks that resonate in the listener’s head.
Earl Sweatshirt – Doris
19-year-old Earl’s long-awaited debut boasts brash and lyrically advanced content over eerily dark beats. [My Review]
Toro y Moi – Anything in Return
Chaz Bundick’s adventurous, yet mellow blend of genres and colorful instrumentation provide feel-good tracks with excellent replay value.
7 Days of Funk (Dam-Funk and Snoopzilla ) – 7 Days of Funk
This well-executed collaboration pays homage to the likes of George Clinton and Bootsy Collins with its retro snyth-heavy grooves.
