tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1619249406686227577.post6343410813528553513..comments2024-03-12T10:45:12.762-07:00Comments on moviesandsongs365: Top 10 albums of 2013Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09395044055566348346noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1619249406686227577.post-24154145253331893552014-01-11T13:07:14.285-08:002014-01-11T13:07:14.285-08:00@Michaël Parent: You’re welcome, enjoyed reading y...@Michaël Parent: You’re welcome, enjoyed reading your top 10, and thanks for checking out mine! <br />The National is an album that grew on me, so maybe it will for you too. Glad you liked Bankrupt.Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09395044055566348346noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1619249406686227577.post-62045575599864360882014-01-09T04:46:19.451-08:002014-01-09T04:46:19.451-08:00Thanks for the link Chris! Lots of great albums an...Thanks for the link Chris! Lots of great albums and we agree on Daft Punk and Arcade Fire. However, I have many blindspots here! I've listened to the Bowie and I like it a lot. I may revise my top 10 after few other spins.<br />The National didn't got me but I think I may have abandonned too soon for this release.<br />Bankrupt is very good too.<br /><br />Great top 10!MPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08366182655374603950noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1619249406686227577.post-8735171613962858682014-01-06T15:54:08.033-08:002014-01-06T15:54:08.033-08:00
@Alex Withrow: Great that you are a fan of Upstre...<br />@Alex Withrow: Great that you are a fan of Upstream Color soundtrack as well(I see it was your favorite film of 2013). To me, the score holds up really well to repeat listening, and sounds like you feel the same way.<br />Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09395044055566348346noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1619249406686227577.post-13401557762109804282014-01-04T14:43:20.701-08:002014-01-04T14:43:20.701-08:00Oh man, I love love love that the Upstream Color s...Oh man, I love love love that the Upstream Color score is here. I listen to that everyday while I write. Such poignant and gorgeous tracks. Great list all around!Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1619249406686227577.post-25992126094872279992014-01-02T09:01:53.379-08:002014-01-02T09:01:53.379-08:00@niels85: I’m glad you are honest about not enjoyi...@niels85: I’m glad you are honest about not enjoying a few of these albums. That’s just the way it goes, music is so subjective. Anyway, interesting to read your thoughts on why you didn’t love those records. <br />At least we agree on The National album. Didn’t know you are fanatical about Arcade Fire :)<br />Goldfrapp is not for everyone, I hope you give it a shot. Maybe it's for you, maybe it isn't.<br />Finally, thank you!<br />Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09395044055566348346noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1619249406686227577.post-61705455854176893942014-01-02T08:18:49.601-08:002014-01-02T08:18:49.601-08:00I was disappointed by three of the albums you incl...I was disappointed by three of the albums you include in your list. David Bowie's return was underwhelming for me, with only one track that truly stands out (Valentine's Day) and a whole lot of mediocre/average ones. <br />I also found Phoenix' latest to be lacking, and a BIG step down from their previous work. No stand-out tracks there either for me. <br />Also, I was not as taken by Upstream Color as some other people have. Maybe I'm missing something. <br />In general, I can't say I was that impressed with Random Access Memories, but I did enjoy the general feel and tempo of the album as a whole. <br />Trouble Will Find Me is the first time I really dedicate some time to The National and I can't say I was disappointed. Several stand-out tracks and, like you, I was also taken by the universality and honesty of the lyrics. <br />I absolutely loved Reflecktor, but maybe I'm a bit biased given my almost fanatical liking for Arcade Fire. I don't really know as of yet if it will rival their previous work (which I still consider masterful), but it's certainly not a dip in quality, and I would even say it's an encouraging move into a different and refreshing direction. <br />I will have to get to Goldfrapp, as I have yet to give it a go. <br />Nice list!<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1619249406686227577.post-13820182331270976312013-12-28T05:36:47.697-08:002013-12-28T05:36:47.697-08:00Eric @ The Warning Sign: Look forward to reading y...Eric @ The Warning Sign: Look forward to reading your top 10! Goldfrapp album is not full of memorable hits, but I loved it for the atmosphere.Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09395044055566348346noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1619249406686227577.post-80803958487876357162013-12-26T15:59:18.397-08:002013-12-26T15:59:18.397-08:00Good stuff!
I'm fairly certain that three of ...Good stuff!<br /><br />I'm fairly certain that three of these will be in my top 10 as well. Interesting to see Goldfrapp at #1 -- that album completely slipped under my radar.Eric @ The Warning Signhttp://twscritic.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1619249406686227577.post-73725412405954523702013-12-24T14:46:31.946-08:002013-12-24T14:46:31.946-08:00@Andina: I didn’t even realize Goldfrapp album is ...@Andina: I didn’t even realize Goldfrapp album is a soundtrack, until I read about it later. I think the music is a bigger deal than the short film. <br /><br />I remember you are a fan of Goo Goo Dolls, happy you enjoyed their new album!<br /><br />Haven’t seen About Time, you’ve made me curious about the soundtrack :)<br />Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09395044055566348346noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1619249406686227577.post-594117456151303002013-12-24T08:51:13.904-08:002013-12-24T08:51:13.904-08:00Interesting that you put a soundtrack as your numb...Interesting that you put a soundtrack as your number one. I never knew that Upstream have a great soundtrack (I didn't finished the movie). Love Bankrupt too.<br /><br />I think I'll put Goo Goo Dolls' Rebel Beat on my list. Maybe About Time OST. The rest is just one or two singles I like in an album.Andinahttp://www.inspired-ground.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1619249406686227577.post-89143808341279581912013-12-23T13:55:34.171-08:002013-12-23T13:55:34.171-08:00@Jaina: That’s exactly right. Random Access Memori...@Jaina: That’s exactly right. Random Access Memories album can lift my mood too. I can't wait to see what Daft Punk does next, it will be tough to top their 2013 effort.Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09395044055566348346noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1619249406686227577.post-18591931383375709312013-12-23T13:32:08.453-08:002013-12-23T13:32:08.453-08:00Random Access Memories is one of my go-to albums o...Random Access Memories is one of my go-to albums of the year for when I just need something that I can listen to, easily, and it'll lift my mood. Something about how all the tracks work together, from one to the other, just lifts my mood. Wonderful album. Definitely in my top list of albums for the year.Jainahttp://time-wellspent.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1619249406686227577.post-39026490964181496172013-12-21T04:54:24.083-08:002013-12-21T04:54:24.083-08:00@Cristi B: Thanks! The top 10 reflects my taste, I...@Cristi B: Thanks! The top 10 reflects my taste, I know a few of these albums are divisive.<br />Glad you liked Goldfrapp album, not full of memorable hits, but maybe (also with the Upstream Color and Mazzy Star albums) it’s the intangible nature of the music that draws me in. Takes me to another place in my mind.<br /><br />Agree with what you say about Daft Punk, an ambitious, innovative album.<br />I too liked Suburbs, and Reflektor improves with repeat listening.<br /> Phoenix have a cool sound, I think I missed the Chloroform music video, I’ll give it a look right now.<br />Ejecta I discovered on Gorilla vs. Bear’s music blog, they specialize in dream pop and such. <br />Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09395044055566348346noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1619249406686227577.post-459114546562716052013-12-21T03:20:25.565-08:002013-12-21T03:20:25.565-08:00Great top 10. Most of the albums here are in my to...Great top 10. Most of the albums here are in my top 30. Goldfrapp are great and I was so excited to hear the album, loved the concept but I didn't love all the songs. I didn't like them all but there are some that are my favorite of the year like Annabel, Jo, Stranger, Alvar. Maybe it's just a matter of expectations. Anyway, it's a really nice concept, very cinematic. Can't wait for the small film. <br /><br />The Daft Punk album is brilliant. I hope they win the Album of the Year Grammy. They brought disco back. Very danceable, innovative album. Get Lucky is the song of the year.<br /><br />Reflektor wasn't as good as The Suburbs, but I still enjoyed it. Felt a little disappointing, but it's still pretty great and I like that they changed their sound a little.<br /><br />The Mazzy Star album is lovely. Hope Sandoval's voice is unique. Those are also my favorite songs on the album.<br /><br />The Phoenix album is pretty great too. I wasn't very familiar with their music before, just heard a couple of songs. I like the grand sound of Entertainment, and the electronics of Trying to be Cool and Chloroform. Have you seen the video for Chloroform? It's directed by the lead singer's wife, Sofia Coppola. <br /><br />Lastly I wasn't very much of a fan of the David Bowie or Nick Cave albums, although I like Jubilee Street. The National album was just ok for me. I haven't heard of Ejecta but I listened to one song which was nice. I am a fan of synthpop and dream pop.<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1619249406686227577.post-2469235679425533902013-12-21T00:51:53.711-08:002013-12-21T00:51:53.711-08:00@Josh: You’re welcome, and thank you :) Good that ...@Josh: You’re welcome, and thank you :) Good that we can promote different albums then! <br />I figured I should include Upstream Color, since it's the soundtrack I’ve listened to the most in 2013. Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09395044055566348346noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1619249406686227577.post-21007659615793124672013-12-21T00:51:10.442-08:002013-12-21T00:51:10.442-08:00@thevoid99: I know our tastes at times are a bit d...@thevoid99: I know our tastes at times are a bit different, so I’m glad to hear we have a few overlaps! Curious to read your album list and compare. <br />I think it’s been a pretty strong year for music, with so many big names putting out solid albums.Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09395044055566348346noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1619249406686227577.post-32427884901913622692013-12-20T22:55:50.187-08:002013-12-20T22:55:50.187-08:00Thanks for the link, Chris! :)
Great list. I hate...Thanks for the link, Chris! :)<br /><br />Great list. I hate that I couldn't fit The National, Goldfrapp and David Bowie's latest on my list, so it's great that they make yours. I barely remember the Upstream Color score from watching the film, so I need to listen to it.Joshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08596682195753811295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1619249406686227577.post-33933629613025942692013-12-20T15:54:52.332-08:002013-12-20T15:54:52.332-08:00Wow, 8 of these albums are in my final list of 50....Wow, 8 of these albums are in my final list of 50. 2-3 of these are in my top 10. I have finished my list but I haven't posted anything yet as of right now. Hopefully I will do it before Xmas.thevoid99https://www.blogger.com/profile/03055459287396592446noreply@blogger.com