Best album of 2013 (so far)

Rory1

What has been your favorite album of this year so far?

For me, it has to be the The National, Trouble Will Find Me.

dirkmeister

It has to be "...Like Clockwork" for me.


Still plenty of time though for that to change with Arctic Monkeys and Arcade Fire's new albums due out soon enough.

Corholio

Everything Everything - Arc

The only album out of the ones I was looking forward to that didn't let me down even slightly.

Morrison J

Kurt Vile - Wakin On A Pretty Daze

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KSh5ZJd7DnE

Gonzovision

Has to be Sunbather by Deafheaven for me.

Push The Sky Away by Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds for me.
Although I'm hoping the upcoming Arcade Fire album will live up to expectations and be top of my 'End of Year' list.

O'Neill

For me, it's either Fade by Yo La Tengo or North Borders By Bonobo.

lordgoat

RA The Rugged Man - Legends Never Die (It's hip hop) is my favourite so far.

YLT as mentioned just above would be my fav alt/indie.

mosstin

mbv - My Bloody Valentine

The Vampire Weekend record is a lovely thing also.

Frito

The Terror by The Flaming Lips. Really grown on me, and a great live album.

JimsAlterEgo

Phosphorescent - Muchacho

constantly on my playlist

anyone else think its a disappointing year so far in general

smacg

Vampire Weekend for me though I havent listened to many new albums this year so will give one or two posted on here a listen.

The trouble with best of lists is everyone seems to think something different, because everyone has different tastes, so theres not usually a consensus. Which means the only way to find out which new albums you really like are by listening to them all!

mosstin

JimsAlterEgo wrote: »

Phosphorescent - Muchacho

constantly on my playlist

anyone else think its a disappointing year so far in general

Nope. Been lots of really good albums this year. My Bloody Valentine, Phosphorescent, Julia Holter, Julainna Barwick, The Knife, The National, Vampire Weekend, Boards of Canada, Camera Obscura, **** Buttons, Iron and Wine.....the list goes on. Been a very good year thus far tbh.

S.M.B.

That Julainna Barwick album is close to usurping The Knife for my top spot and it's only out. Going to see her tomorrow too.

The new Chelsea Wolfe album is fantastic too and I'd imagine will be up there come the end of the year.

SilverScreen

I'm going to abstain from picking a favourite at this point but there's quite a few albums running for the top spot. My favourites of the year so far in no particular order would be My Bloody Valentine, The Knife, No Joy, Julia Holter, Stara Rzeka and Boards of Canada.

There's quite a lot of new releases in the coming months that I'm looking forward to as well, such as the new albums from Mazzy Star and Sebadoh, so it's going to be one hell of a year.

iomega

If I have to pick one, Ducktails - The Flower Lane

Also really like

Widowspeak - Almanac
Phoenix - Bankrupt
Solar bears - Supermigration
Umberto - Confrontations
Yeah Yeah Yeahs - Mosquito

Footoo

Foxygen - We are the 21st century ambassadors....... Has been my favourite so far.

Scubadevils

SilverScreen wrote: »

I'm going to abstain from picking a favourite at this point but there's quite a few albums running for the top spot. My favourites of the year so far in no particular order would be My Bloody Valentine, The Knife, No Joy, Julia Holter, Stara Rzeka and Boards of Canada.

There's quite a lot of new releases in the coming months that I'm looking forward to as well, such as the new albums from Mazzy Star and Sebadoh, so it's going to be one hell of a year.

Wow - didn't know that, nice.

Caonima

'Wait to Pleasure' by No Joy.

notnumber

Was really hoping Wampire Curiosity would be better than it is ..With one of the best songs of the year the hearse kicking off the album I was hoping for more of the same but while its still good nothing quite hits the heights of the single. They are playing London soon but no Dublin date ..would be awesome to see them in whelans.
The free album from Bend has some great tracks but the album suffers from inconsistency.
The well received national album from what I heard is a bit too dark for me..and really apart from them have not listened to that many albums this year..QOTSA is one I will make effort to hear soon.Unless Im driving I tend not to listen to full albums at home.
The forthcoming album and tour by Frankie Rose could well be awesome!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vSw2uJ95PBM

Synek

Atoms for Peace - Amok

Can't wait for more electronic stuff from Thom and pals.

nocoverart

S.M.B. wrote: »

That Julainna Barwick album is close to usurping The Knife for my top spot and it's only out. Going to see her tomorrow too.

The new Chelsea Wolfe album is fantastic too and I'd imagine will be up there come the end of the year.

Chelsea Wolfe, Julianna Barwick and The Knife all in one post, Loving that! Now if you listen to Soap&Skin as well, that just makes you the sh1t.

loyatemu

based on what I've listened to the most its probably the Kurt Vile record

I've also really liked Deerhunter, Vampire Weekend and Public Service Broadcasting

S.M.B.

nocoverart wrote: »

Chelsea Wolfe, Julianna Barwick and The Knife all in one post, Loving that! Now if you listen to Soap&Skin as well, that just makes you the sh1t.

Looking back those 3 have put on my favourite 3 live performances of the year too.

The Juliannna Barwick show last week was fantastic. The addition of of a choir and a right hand man to her live setup has made a massive difference.

As for Soap&Skin? Seeing her perform live was one of the most memorable (not just live music) experiences I've had in recent years. I was floored after her show.

I was expecting a new album from her this year but it's not looking likely.

Heisenberg.

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notnumber

This..

http://thevenetiafair.bandcamp.com/

Every Sick, Disgusting Thought We've Got In Our Brain
by The Venetia Fair

think user friendly mars volta.

Thundercats Ho

Public Service Broadcasting
Kurt Vile
Cloud Control
Junip

Yuck have a new album soon too.

SilverScreen

Thundercats Ho wrote: »

Yuck have a new album soon too.

I'm a bit worried about this one considering that their frontman Daniel Blumberg left the band earlier in the year. That's usually the death blow for most bands. Their self-titled debut was great but it's hard to see the three remaining members top it without him.

Looper007

Arctic Monkeys AM by the far the best I've listened too
QOTSA was great too. As was Vampire Weekends new one.

Tall Saint

For me, Local Natives' album "Hummingbird" just edges out The National's, "Trouble Will Find Me". In the last few days I purchased the Vampire Weekend and Ron Sexsmith albums. Enjoying them both so far, can't see either taking over the top spot though.

Rory1

Not much of a consensus amongst us all.

I'm surprised so few have mentioned The National, Trouble Will Find Me. I have listened to Pink Rabbits 72 times.

mosstin

Rory1 wrote: »

Not much of a consensus amongst us all.

I'm surprised so few have mentioned The National, Trouble Will Find Me. I have listened to Pink Rabbits 72 times.

I suspect that's because it's not everyone's favourite album of the year.

MadYaker

Has to be AM by Arctic Monkeys.

Rory1

mosstin wrote: »

I suspect that's because it's not everyone's favourite album of the year.

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Of course its not everyone's favorite album, I was just surprised more people dont share my view. Nothing wrong with that.

Easy on the insults please - Mod

Thundercats Ho

SilverScreen wrote: »

I'm a bit worried about this one considering that their frontman Daniel Blumberg left the band earlier in the year. That's usually the death blow for most bands. Their self-titled debut was great but it's hard to see the three remaining members top it without him.

Didn't know that, but their new track is real nice.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=71Jv6iQrm8o

Tall Saint

Rory1 wrote: »

Not much of a consensus amongst us all.

I'm surprised so few have mentioned The National, Trouble Will Find Me. I have listened to Pink Rabbits 72 times.

I've probably listened to it more than 72 at this stage :P
It's a fantastic song and my favourite song by the National. I was guessing their album would be my no.1 too but the Local Natives one swept me away, I just favour it fractionally. But I am also surprised Trouble Will Find Me isn't more people's choice for top spot.

keith_d99

London Grammar - If you Wait

mosstin

Rory1 wrote: »

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Of course its not everyone's favorite album, I was just surprised more people dont share my view. Nothing wrong with that.

Easy on the insults please - Mod

Insults???? What have I missed? And why?

Rory1

mosstin wrote: »

Insults???? What have I missed? And why?

If you didnt read post before the snip then no one was insulted.

Sinfonia

Haven't listened to much new stuff, but Carrier by The Dodos is bloody great so it is.

Clandestine

TWISBPAIANLATD - Whenever, If Ever
Captain, We're Sinking - The Future is Cancelled
The Wonder Years - The Greatest Generation
Jon Hopkins - Immunity
Owen - L'ami du Peuple
Grouper - The man Who Died in His Boat
Baths - Obsidian

mosstin

I've only had it a few days but already 'Dream River' by Bill Callahan is shaping up to be one of the best records I've heard this year.

Prettyblack

Its been a good year for music - lots of albums by big artists.

I really liked MBV, as mentioned before. Also notable were Sigur Ros, Boards of Canada, Daft Punk, and Beady Eye.

So far I have yet to pick up new ones by Washed Out, John Mayer, Mazzy Star, KOL, Paul McCartney, Pearl Jam, AM, and Goldfrapp so there's quite a way to go.

My favourite so far? MBV probably. BOC was close but ultimately I found it disappointing as it didn't really go anywhere.

bellinter

for me, so far....

Neko Case
Vampire Weekend

seachto7

mosstin wrote: »

I've only had it a few days but already 'Dream River' by Bill Callahan is shaping up to be one of the best records I've heard this year.

Did not know he had something new out.

mosstin

seachto7 wrote: »

Did not know he had something new out.

Yup. Opener 'The Sing' contains the line of the year for me. Gorgeous song. He also plays the Olympia on February 2nd next.

smokedeels

I've been listening to the Mark Kozelek/Desertshore album a lot.
The lyrics are often just a compendium of his day, but the delivery makes it work for me. Good mix of slow/upbeat songs too.

The new Bill Callahan album could still be up there but so far a lot of the lyrics have failed to click with me and I'm not sure about the choice of instruments, I'm finding the flutes off-putting. That said, "Small Plane" is a pretty special song.

mosstin

smokedeels wrote: »

I've been listening to the Mark Kozelek/Desertshore album a lot.
The lyrics are often just a compendium of his day, but the delivery makes it work for me. Good mix of slow/upbeat songs too.

The new Bill Callahan album could still be up there but so far a lot of the lyrics have failed to click with me and I'm not sure about the choice of instruments, I'm finding the flutes off-putting. That said, "Small Plane" is a pretty special song.

Well there ya go. I'm loving the flute sound on this record. And yes, 'Small Plane' is stunning.

kingsriver64

My favourite alum so far this year is Big Inner by Mathew E White. I haven't heard many of the albums mentioned earlier in this thread, apart from The National and MBV. I was a little disappointed by The National, didn't think it showed any progress from the previous album, which I loved. And I was really disappointed by the Bowie album, which got rave reviews but obviously it didn't grab anyone here.

The_Captain

What's the general consensus on Phoenix - Bankrupt? I think it's great but no one else seems that bothered by it.

Other than that, The Bones Of What You Believe or The North Borders are both top class

TICKLE_ME_ELMO

Chvrches - The Bones of What You Believe would get my vote.