As 2013 comes to a close, it’s time to reflect on those albums and EPs that really defined our listening experience this year. Initially when we were thinking about doing our year-end list of top albums and singles, it really seemed like a daunting task, but upon reflection we really think that our top albums and singles list is quite good in a year that under-delivered in terms of quality electronic pop music.
In addition to the albums and EPs listed in our Top 20 chart, the following albums and EPs received honorable mentions from our EQ Music staff and are listed by release month and all downloadable on iTunes.
- ‘‘PG-13’ – Sharon Needles – January 2013
- ‘Exile’ – Hurts – March 2013
- ‘180’ – Palma Violets – March 2013
- ‘Random Access Memories’ – Daft Punk – May 2013
- ‘Demi’ – Demi Lovato – May 2013
- ‘Talk a Good Game’ – Kelly Rowland – June 2013
- ‘Stars Dance’ – Selena Gomez – July 2013
- ‘The Electric Lady’ – Janelle Monáe – August 2013
- ‘Wishbone’ – Oh Land – September 2013
- ‘Music to Make Boys Cry’ – Diana Vickers – September 2013
- ‘Pure Heroine’ – Lorde – September 2013
- Closer to the Truth – Cher – September 2013
- ‘Labor’- JD Samson & MEN – October 2013
- ‘Bangerz’ – Miley Cyrus – October 2013
- ‘Night Time, My Time’ – Sky Ferreira – October 2013
- ‘Quantum Physical, Vol. 1’ EP – Sam Sparro – October 2013
- ‘Avril Lavigne’ – Avril Lavigne – November 2013
- ‘Short Story Long’ – Darren Ockert – November 2013
- ‘Loved Me Back to Life’ – Céline Dion – November 2013
- ‘BEYONCÉ’ – Beyoncé – December 2013