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Re: Rolling Stone - 2013 Albums List

Anonymous — Wed, 4 Dec 2013 01:12:47 GMT

Author: Anonymous

Posted: 12/04/2013 06:12

nutso42 wrote:

Yeah, I was noticing the RS list was closer to my 2013 chart than BEA's 2013 chart.... :oops:

>>>>>>>>>>>BEA's 2013 Chart

Re: Rolling Stone - 2013 Albums List

Anonymous — Tue, 3 Dec 2013 23:04:18 GMT

Author: Anonymous

Posted: 12/04/2013 04:04

meccalecca wrote:

Pretty much all of the lists I've seen so far have looked identical, and made me cringe horribly. The Quietus list was awesome though. So many albums that I'll now have to check out

http://thequietus.com/articles/13960-albums-of-the-year-2013

The fact that they have TNP at #2 makes me want to hear a lot of the stuff on this list.

Re: Rolling Stone - 2013 Albums List

rayword45 — Tue, 3 Dec 2013 22:50:49 GMT

Author: rayword45

Posted: 12/04/2013 03:50

I didn't like 1 or 2, 23 and 42 should've been higher, and Boards of Canada got the shaft.

Most importantly, 14 can screw off.

Re: Rolling Stone - 2013 Albums List

junodog4 — Tue, 3 Dec 2013 22:12:48 GMT

Author: junodog4

Posted: 12/04/2013 03:12

I always expect Rolling Stone to be safe... and to include some 'classic' artists to appeal to their own aging sensibilities. McCartney, Bowie, and Fogerty (!!!) fall into this trend, just like Springsteen, Dylan and Neil Young did in previous years. When an old favourite releases a half decent new album, RS poops their pants. I'm actually surprised that they didn't pick Bowie #1.

Re: Rolling Stone - 2013 Albums List

Anonymous — Tue, 3 Dec 2013 16:46:45 GMT

Author: Anonymous

Posted: 12/03/2013 21:46

an_outlaw wrote:

Great list!

Yeah, I was noticing the RS list was closer to my 2013 chart than BEA's 2013 chart.... 🫢

Re: Rolling Stone - 2013 Albums List

paladisiac — Tue, 3 Dec 2013 15:28:57 GMT

Author: paladisiac

Posted: 12/03/2013 20:28

meccalecca wrote:

The fringe is generally a more interesting place. Higher rate of failure, but worth it.

Agreed. I might not like a majority of the fringe but i continually return for those albums that really click with me and for just the general pleasure of exploring.

Re: Rolling Stone - 2013 Albums List

Anonymous — Tue, 3 Dec 2013 15:25:53 GMT

Author: Anonymous

Posted: 12/03/2013 20:25

Great list!

Re: Rolling Stone - 2013 Albums List

meccalecca — Tue, 3 Dec 2013 15:19:20 GMT

Author: meccalecca

Posted: 12/03/2013 20:19

paladisiac wrote:

This list was as i expected, as they and tinymixtapes (and fastnbulbous, if you're a reader) will address more of the "fringe" music than other publications, exploring more recent sub/genres and more pop-obscure albums and genres. There were a couple albums on that list that i'm tucking away in my "to listen to" list before closing out 2013, but i was surprised how many of those i've heard (already)..

The fringe is generally a more interesting place. Higher rate of failure, but worth it.

I find the Quietus to be far more consistent and insightful than the much snarkier TinyMixTapes

Re: Rolling Stone - 2013 Albums List

paladisiac — Tue, 3 Dec 2013 15:11:54 GMT

Author: paladisiac

Posted: 12/03/2013 20:11

meccalecca wrote:

Re: Rolling Stone - 2013 Albums List

ShaneSpear — Tue, 3 Dec 2013 15:08:39 GMT

Author: ShaneSpear

Posted: 12/03/2013 20:08

meccalecca wrote:

Which is also why very few small releases come out in December.

I would imagine that you don't want to go up against the onslaught of Xmas albums either.

Re: Rolling Stone - 2013 Albums List

meccalecca — Tue, 3 Dec 2013 14:59:26 GMT

Author: meccalecca

Posted: 12/03/2013 19:59

paladisiac wrote:

Usually radio stations and music e/mags receive advances so that, by early december, they've basically heard all the year has to offer. That's not 100% the case, but close enough for them.

Which is also why very few small releases come out in December.

Of course, it's not hard for journalists to hear 100% of the music released when they only stick to the same 100 major releases. No one has the ability to listen to everything released in a year without also having a supernatural ability to stop time

Re: Rolling Stone - 2013 Albums List

paladisiac — Tue, 3 Dec 2013 14:56:50 GMT

Author: paladisiac

Posted: 12/03/2013 19:56

brun027 wrote:

It's a noob question, but why don't they wait till the year ends to publish these lists? Do people stop releasing music in December?

Usually radio stations and music e/mags receive advances so that, by early december, they've basically heard all the year has to offer. That's not 100% the case, but close enough for them.

Re: Rolling Stone - 2013 Albums List

Anonymous — Tue, 3 Dec 2013 14:12:57 GMT

Author: Anonymous

Posted: 12/03/2013 19:12

Glad to see QOTSA so high. Aside from that it's alright. I've still only heard a fraction of these albums 🤣

Re: Rolling Stone - 2013 Albums List

meccalecca — Tue, 3 Dec 2013 13:51:58 GMT

Author: meccalecca

Posted: 12/03/2013 18:51

tekin wrote:

If you liked it you should check out Alexander Tucker's Third Mouth (in my 2012 top 10).

I most definitely will.

Re: Rolling Stone - 2013 Albums List

Anonymous — Tue, 3 Dec 2013 13:40:19 GMT

Author: Anonymous

Posted: 12/03/2013 18:40

meccalecca wrote:

I just finished it. It's awesome. That Quietus list has a ton in common with yours. After being disappointed with so much music this year, I'm now having my faith restored

If you liked it you should check out Alexander Tucker's Third Mouth (in my 2012 top 10).

Re: Rolling Stone - 2013 Albums List

Listmeister — Tue, 3 Dec 2013 13:06:52 GMT

Author: Listmeister

Posted: 12/03/2013 18:06

Was I the only one in the forum who really liked Pure Heoine? I was surprised to find it ahead of the National's album.

Re: Rolling Stone - 2013 Albums List

Anonymous — Tue, 3 Dec 2013 12:35:33 GMT

Author: Anonymous

Posted: 12/03/2013 17:35

meccalecca wrote:

Oh, oh , oh. This one's gonna be goooood.
EDIT: the album name is Succession tho.

Re: Rolling Stone - 2013 Albums List

zdwyatt — Tue, 3 Dec 2013 12:31:47 GMT

Author: zdwyatt

Posted: 12/03/2013 17:31

The only thing my list shares with the RS list is Daft Punk (though they have them one slot higher than me). Jason Isbell is a glaring omission from their list. I have him in the top slot; surely he fits in the top 50 somewhere.

Re: Rolling Stone - 2013 Albums List

meccalecca — Tue, 3 Dec 2013 12:22:49 GMT

Author: meccalecca

Posted: 12/03/2013 17:22

tekin wrote:

Oh, why I didn't know about this! It's Alexander Tucker. I love that guy. :D

I just finished it. It's awesome. That Quietus list has a ton in common with yours. After being disappointed with so much music this year, I'm now having my faith restored

Re: Rolling Stone - 2013 Albums List

Anonymous — Tue, 3 Dec 2013 12:20:47 GMT

Author: Anonymous

Posted: 12/03/2013 17:20

meccalecca wrote:

Grumbling Fur - Glynnaestra (Thrill Jockey)

Oh, why I didn't know about this! It's Alexander Tucker. I love that guy. 😁