Health & Fitness
Best Songs Of 2013
Here are my picks for the best songs of 2013. Agree or don't agree? Feel free to post comments.
"Hail To The King" by Avenged Sevenfold from the album 'Hail To The King'
Heavy yet melodic anthemic metal.
"Teenage Disease" by Black Rebel Motorcycle Club from the album 'Specter at the Feast'
From the California noise rockers' first effort following the death of mentor and bassist's father Michael Been (formerly of The Call).
"Do It Again" by Camera Obscura from the album 'Desire Lines'
First album in four years from this Scottish pop band. Singer Tracyanne Campbell's effortless vocals mesh nicely with the lush pop arrangement.
"Needles" by Invisible Days (a single)
Swirling shoegaze hearkens back to 1992.
"European Me" by Johnny Marr from the album 'The Messenger'
From former Smiths and Electronic guitarist's first true solo album. Intricate guitar work and complex arrangements mark this effort.
"Gone Forever" by Johnossi from the album 'Transitions'
Swedish indie rockers.
"A Lot Like Magic" by Josh Rouse from the album 'The Happiness Waltz'
Polished, catchy adult pop by a songwriting pro.
"Another Gal's Black Eye" by The Journeymen from the album 'Mount Us More'
Alt-country tune by a quartet of satirists
"Roar" by Katy Perry from the album 'Prism'
One of the biggest pop songs of the year, this earworm is hard to resist.
"Turn It Around" by Lucius from the album 'Wildewoman'
Two female vocalists from Berklee School of Music formed this up-and-coming pop band of NYC musicians.
"Final Song" by Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark from the album 'English Electric'
Minimalist synth pop from veterans, staying true to their early days.
"Winter Is Coming" by The Organ Beats (a single)
Waltham, Mass. pop rockers.
"Ain't It Fun" by Paramore from the album 'Paramore'
This ultra-catchy pop song from these pop rockers played a role in the latest season of NBC's 'The Voice'.
"S.O.S. In Bel Air" by Phoenix from the album 'Bankrupt!'
French indie rockers first album in four years stays true to the successful formula of their previous effort.
"After You" by Pulp from the album (a single)
A welcome return from a band releasing its first new recording in eleven years. The lyrics contain lead singer Jarvis Cocker's typically wicked sense of humor.
"Walking in Your Footsteps" by Shout Out Louds from the album 'Optica'
Agreeable indie pop from Sweden.
"Elevate" by St. Lucia from the album 'When The Night'
Electronic pop artist Jean-Philip Grobler recalls 80's new wave.
"Despair" by Yeah Yeah Yeahs from the album 'Mosquito'
NYC alt-rockers ode to depression wrapped up in a delicious audio package.
