2013: The Year in Rock Music

2013 was a great year for rock music. From new releases to classic hits, there was something for everyone. Here’s a look at some of the best rock music of 2013.

The top rock albums of 2013

Rock music saw a resurgence in popularity in 2013, with a number of different sub-genres enjoying commercial and critical success. Below, we take a look at some of the year’s top rock albums.

Arcade Fire – Reflektor
Reflektor is the fourth studio album by Canadian indie rock band Arcade Fire, released on October 28, 2013 on Merge Records. The album was produced by LCD Soundsystem frontman James Murphy, and was influenced by both his work with the band and Haitian rara music. The album was a commercial and critical success, debuting at #1 in several countries and earning positive reviews from many music critics.

David Bowie – The Next Day
The Next Day is the twenty-fourth studio album by English musician David Bowie, released on 8 March 2013 on Columbia Records. It was his first album of new material in ten years, since 2003’s Reality. Upon its release, The Next Day was met with positive reviews from critics and was a commercial success, debuting at #1 in several countries.

Queens of the Stone Age – …Like Clockwork
…Like Clockwork is the sixth studio album by American rock band Queens of the Stone Age, released on June 3, 2013 on Matador Records. The album was preceded by the release of three singles: “My God Is the Sun”, “Kalopsia”, and “I Appear Missing”. …Like Clockwork received positive reviews from critics and debuted at #2 on the Billboard 200 chart.

Foals – Holy Fire
Holy Fire is the third studio album by English indie rock band Foals, released on 11 February 2013 on Transgressive Records. The album was produced by Flood and Moulder, who had previously worked with the band on their 2010 album Total Life Forever. Holy Fire received positive reviews from critics and debuted at #2 on the UK Albums Chart.

The top rock songs of 2013

The top rock songs of 2013 reflect the continued popularity of the genre. Rock music has been around for decades and continues to be one of the most popular genres among both listeners and performers. The following are some of the top rock songs of 2013.

“Crazy Bitch” by Buckcherry
“Dani California” by Red Hot Chili Peppers
“Feel Good Inc.” by Gorillaz
“Float On” by Modest Mouse
“Galaxies” by Natasha Bedingfield

The biggest rock news stories of 2013

2013 was a huge year for rock music, with plenty of breakout stars, reunions, and new music to keep fans happy. Here are some of the biggest rock news stories of the year.

-In January, Black Sabbath reunited for a sold-out show in Birmingham, England, officially kickstarting their world tour.
-February saw the return of My Chemical Romance, who announced they would be touring together for the first time in three years.
-In March, Green Day released their much-anticipated album “¡Uno!” The album was met with critical and commercial success.
-April saw the release of the debut album from new band Haim, “Days Are Gone.” The album was praised by critics and quickly rose to the top of many best-of lists.
-May was a big month for reunions, as both Blink 182 and At the Drive In announced they would be getting back together after years apart.
-June saw the release of “The 2nd Law” by Muse, which debuted at #2 on the Billboard 200 chart.
-July was a quiet month in comparison, but August saw the release ofParamore’s self-titled album, which topped charts worldwide.
-In September, Queens of the Stone Age released their sixth studio album “…Like Clockwork” to critical acclaim.
-October was a huge month for rock music, with two highly anticipated albums being released: David Bowie’s “The Next Day” and Nine Inch Nails’ “Hesitation Marks.”
-November saw the release of the long-awaited new album from Arcade Fire, “Reflektor.” The album was met with mixed reviews but still debuted at #1 on the Billboard 200 chart.
-And finally, in December we said goodbye to one of rock’s greatest legends when Lou Reed passed away at age 71.

The best live rock performances of 2013

There were many great live rock performances in 2013, but some truly stood out from the rest. Here are our picks for the best live rock performances of 2013:

* Foo Fighters at Wrigley Field – The Foo Fighters put on an amazing show at Wrigley Field this past summer, treating fans to a mix of new songs and classics. The energy and excitement was palpable, and the band sounded better than ever.

* Muse at Madison Square Garden – Muse always puts on a great show, but their performance at Madison Square Garden in October was something special. With a setlist that spanned their entire career, Muse showed why they’re one of the best live bands in the world today.

* Queens of the Stone Age at Lollapalooza – Queens of the Stone Age delivered a blistering set at Lollapalooza this past summer, cementing their status as one of the most exciting rock bands around. Their mix of new songs and classics was perfect, and they had the crowd in the palm of their hand from start to finish.

* Arctic Monkeys at Glastonbury – Arctic Monkeys wowed audiences at Glastonbury with a set that featured songs from their new album, AM. The band sounded great, and their performance was one of the highlights of this year’s festival circuit.

The worst rock albums of 2013

2013 was not a great year for rock music. While there were a few bright spots, the vast majority of rock albums released this year were utter rubbish. Here are the worst of the worst:

-The Foo Fighters’ “Sonic Highways” was a colossal disappointment, an overlong and unfocused mess of an album.
-Led Zeppelin’s “Celebration Day” live album was also a major letdown, offering little new or interesting material for fans of the legendary band.
-Miley Cyrus’ “Bangerz” was one of the most baffling and grating albums of the year, with its mix of cutesy pop melodies and crass lyrical content.
– Nickelback’s “The Devil Put Dinosaurs Here” was another low point for the increasingly irrelevant Canadian band, offering more of the same uninspired hard rock they’ve been churning out for years.

The worst rock songs of 2013

The year 2013 was a great one for rock music, with many bands releasing excellent new albums and singles. However, not every song released this year was a winner. In fact, there were quite a few that were downright terrible. Here are the ten worst rock songs of 2013:

10. “YOLO” by The Lonely Island feat. Adam Levine and Kendrick Lamar
This bland, idiotic song is everything that is wrong with modern pop music. It’s mind-numbingly catchy, but it’s also completely devoid of any nutritional value whatsoever. It’s the musical equivalent of a junk food: it might be temporarily satisfying, but it will leave you feeling empty and regretful afterwards.

9. “I Wanna Be Sedated” by Blink-182
Blink-182 reunited this year after an eight-year hiatus, and while their comeback album isn’t entirely bad, it does contain this forgettable re-recording of their classic punk anthem. It’s a pale imitation of the original, and proves that sometimes it’s best to leave well enough alone.

8. “All My Friends” by Foxygen
This self-indulgent dirge is eight minutes long, but feels twice as long thanks to its aimless meandering and grating vocals. It’s the kind of song that would make even the most dedicated hipster want to gouge out their own eardrums with a rusty fork.

7. “Sail” by Awolnation
This incredibly irritating song was inescapable on rock radio this year, thanks to its overplayed usage in commercials and television shows. The fact that it won a Grammy only makes it worse; sometimes the music industry just doesn’t make any sense.

6. “My Songs Know What You Did in the Dark (Light Em Up)” by Fall Out Boy
This obnoxious power ballad finds Fall Out Boy at their least melodic and most tryhard; it sounds like they’re trying desperately to recapture the success of their earlier hit “Sugar We’re Goin Down.” Unfortunately, this clunky mess just isn’t as catchy or clever as that song was. avoid it at all costs unless you enjoy being assaulted by grating guitar chords and unintelligible screaming vocals.

The biggest rock flops of 2013

From disappointing album sales to delays in major tours, 2013 was not a great year for many in the rock music industry. Here are some of the biggest flops of the year:

-Mumford & Sons’ sophomore album Babel sold just 600,000 copies in its first week, far below expectations. The band ended up cancelling their planned UK tour due to “unforeseen circumstances.”
-After topping the charts with their 2011 album Wasting Light, Foo Fighters’ eighth studio album Sonic Highways could only manage to reach No. 2 in the US. The band blamed “tough competition” for the lackluster sales.
-Trophy Eyes’ debut album Everything Is Temporary was one of the most anticipated releases of 2013, but it failed to live up to expectations, selling just 3,000 copies in its first week. The band blamed “a perfect storm of several factors” for the poor sales.
-Green Day’s trilogy of albums ¡Uno!, ¡Dos!, and ¡Tré! were billed as a return to form for the punk rockers, but they failed to make a dent on the charts, with each album selling less than 500,000 copies in the US.

The most disappointing rock albums of 2013

It’s been a great year for rock music, with bands like Arcade Fire, Queens of the Stone Age, and Vampire Weekend releasing some of their best work to date. But not every album was a winner—in fact, some were downright terrible. Here are the most disappointing rock albums of 2013.

The most overrated rock albums of 2013

This year was a great year for rock music, with many new and exciting albums being released. However, there were also a few overrated albums that didn’t quite live up to the hype. Here are the most overrated rock albums of 2013:

1. The National – Trouble Will Find Me

2. Arcade Fire – Reflektor

3. Vampire Weekend – Modern Vampires of the City

4. Daft Punk – Random Access Memories

5. Queens of the Stone Age – …Like Clockwork

10)The most underrated rock albums of 2013

1) Reflektor by Arcade Fire
2) Necrocactus by The Black Angels
3) The Terror by The Flaming Lips
4) Godspeed by Foxygen
5) AM by Arctic Monkeys
6) Push the Sky Away by Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds
7) …Like Clockwork by Queens of the Stone Age
8) Modern Vampires of the City by Vampire Weekend
9) Bankrupt! By Phoenix 10) psychopomp by Japanese Breakfast