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Breaking down my favorite albums of the year has always been somewhat of a nightmare, even just as a thought process. It’s fairly obvious that alternative genres have constantly played a role in shaping my taste in hip-hop as a whole, whether it’s the aspect of honesty or sense of minimalism within the records. 2013 has proven to be a successful year from my perspective, with much of the attention being on the rise of Chicago artists, the growth of indie-pop, a better suited wave of electronic sound seeing light and so much more.
Although it was extremely difficult to come to a decision, I finally collected 10 of the most enjoyable albums I’ve had the pleasure of hearing. Inside the list, you’ll find a touch of indie-rock, experimental, alternative R&B, and of course my favorite hip-hop LPs of the past 12 months.
In no particular order:
01. Atoms For Peace Amok
02. Vic Mensa INNANETAPE
03. Foals Holy Fire
04. Volcano Choir Repave
05. Chance The Rapper Acid Rap
06. James Blake Overgrown
07. Arcade Fire Reflektor
08. Kanye West YEEZUS
09. Phosphorescent Muchacho
10. CJ Fly Thee Way Eye See It
Notable Mentions: Sunny Levine Hush Now, Casey Veggies Life Changes, Local Natives Hummingbird, J. Cole Born Sinner, Youth Lagoon Wondrous Bughouse, Rhye Woman, Mac Miller Watching Movies With The Sound Off, Vampire Weekend Modern Vampires Of The City