The Best of British Pop Music in 2013
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Looking for a great way to get into the British pop music scene? Then check out our list of the best British pop music of 2013!
The Rise of One Direction
One Direction’s third album, Midnight Memories, was released in late 2013. The album topped the charts in several countries, including the United Kingdom, United States, and Australia. The album’s lead single, “Best Song Ever”, reached number two on the UK Singles Chart and number one on the US Billboard Hot 100. The band’s second single from the album, “Story of My Life”, reached number two in the UK and number six in the US.
The Return of Take That
british pop music scene in 2013 was graced by the return of one of its most iconic bands, Take That. Formed in 1989, the group enjoyed immense success throughout the 1990s with a string of Number One singles and albums. After a brief hiatus in the early 2000s, they reunited in 2006 and have since gone on to enjoy even greater success. In 2013, they released their album ‘Progress’, which debuted at Number One on the UK charts and became the fastest-selling album of the decade. Their comeback has been widely credited with revitalizing the British pop music industry and their popularity shows no signs of waning.
The Continued Success of Adele
Adele continued her streak of success in 2013 with the release of her album 21. The album was a commercial and critical success, debuting at number one on the UK Albums Chart and the US Billboard 200. 21 went on to become the UK’s best-selling album of the 21st century and has sold over 30 million copies worldwide. Adele’s success was not limited to just her album sales, as she also won several awards throughout the year, including four Grammy Awards, two BRIT Awards, and an Oscar for Best Original Song for “Skyfall”.
The Breakthrough of Jessie J
Jessie J was one of the most successful British pop artists of 2013. She achieved breakthrough success with her debut album, Who You Are, which reached number two on the UK Albums Chart and was certified triple platinum by the British Phonographic Industry (BPI). Jessie J also won the Brit Award for BestBritish Breakthrough Act.
The Legacy of the Beatles
2013 was a big year for British pop music, with several huge releases and tours. But no band loomed larger over the year than the Beatles. The iconic group’s 50th anniversary was celebrated with a new album, “On Air – Live at the BBC Volume 2,” featuring previously unreleased recordings, as well as a lavish box set, “The Beatles in Mono.” The band’s legacy was also celebrated with a number of retrospectives and documentaries, including filmmaker Martin Scorsese’s “George Harrison: Living in the Material World.”
