The Daily Beast's 13 Best Albums of 2013

From Kanye West’s ‘Yeezus’ to Lorde’s ‘Pure Heroine,’ there were many fine music albums released this year. See our picks for the best of ’13.

Published: December 17, 2013 03:16 Source

# 1

Yeezus by Kanye West

Album • Jun 18 / 2013 Experimental Hip Hop Industrial Hip Hop

# 2

Muchacho by Phosphorescent

Album • Mar 19 / 2013 Americana

# 3

Modern Vampires of the City by Vampire Weekend

Album • May 13 / 2013 Indie Pop

# 4

...Like Clockwork by Queens of the Stone Age

Album • Jun 03 / 2013 Alternative Rock

# 5

Once I Was An Eagle by Laura Marling

Album • Jan 01 / 2013 Contemporary Folk Singer-Songwriter

# 6

Pure Heroine by Lorde

Album • Sep 27 / 2013 Alt-Pop

# 7

The Next Day by David Bowie

Album • Mar 08 / 2013 Art Rock Alternative Rock

# 8

Days Are Gone by HAIM

Album • Sep 30 / 2013 Pop Rock

# 9

Light Up Gold by Parquet Courts

Album • Jan 15 / 2013 Indie Rock

# 10

Reflektor by Arcade Fire

Album • Jan 01 / 2013 Alternative Dance Indie Rock

# 11

Sunbather by Deafheaven

Album • May 28 / 2013 Blackgaze Post-Metal

# 12

The Bones of What You Believe by CHVRCHES

Album • Sep 20 / 2013 Synthpop Electropop

# 13

Random Access Memories by Daft Punk

Album • May 17 / 2013 Disco Electronic