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At the time of its release, it was my #1 of the year. That's how many "#1 albums" this year has seen for me so far.

It's top ten.

KieranU2

12 years

It's still top of my list. Personally, I think this year has been fairly disappointing. Random Access Memories didn't do anything for me, neither did 20/20 Experience. Many potential great releases, just not really living up to the hype.

MattG

12 years

Are you not a fan of The National? Very brooding music that I've just recently gotten very into. This is their fifth or sixth album, and it's the one that's finally got them all over the radio here. It's a dense album but the opener hooked me and the rest never really let go.

Give it a try, if you'd like. Otherwise, let me browse through my current list of what I've listened to this year and see if I can pick out a couple oddballs you might enjoy.

MattG

12 years

PM sent your way with some recommendations, Kieran.

KieranU2

12 years

I haven't listened to The National's album yet. I'm falling behind in this year's releases purely because I've been getting into other artists like Neil Young, Fugazi, Misfits, etc. After I've seen Springsteen tomorrow I'll just listen to all the albums that I haven't approached yet.

Thanks for the recommendations, I'll reply asap.

MattG

12 years

No rush. And yeah, I usually fall way behind in the summer which is what's happening now. And I'd actually like to revisit The Beatles soon, I listened to some full albums the other day and decided I'd like to spend some more time with that music.

Have a blast at Springsteen, man! So jealous! My #1 show of 2012!

KieranU2

12 years

Yeah, sometimes you end up listening to some of the old stuff. That's what has happened to me.

I cannot wait to see Springsteen! Looking forward to three hours of rock n' roll!

fabian

12 years

Originally posted by EyesWithPrideB3:[..]

Yes, and as time has gone on, I have actually fallen away from 20/20 more than I ever did with FutureSex, so there is a point to be made there. It went from #1 album of the year to #4 or so very quickly. Here are my top albums of the year thus far:

1. Vampire Weekend - Modern Vampires of the City
2. The National - Trouble Will Find Me
3. Kanye West - Yeezus
4. Justin Timberlake - The 20/20 Experience
5. Daft Punk - Random Access Memories

It seems to be such a typical list, but those albums can't help but be great!!!

And with Jay-Z just announcing a new album, man....this year is just STACKED with great releases.

20/20 was disappointing at first, then grew on me for a few days before I dropped it. Mirrors ranks third in my 2013 Most Played list though.

It surprises me that you prefer Timberlake over Daft Punk. U2 will have a hard time beating RAM.

What do you think of The Weight of Your Love (Editors) and Love, Lust, Faith + Dreams (30 Seconds to Mars / Lillywhite)?

MattG

12 years

I haven't given either a listen to be honest. Editors is on my list along with a few others that I just simply haven't gotten around to yet (Depeche Mode being on that list as well, which nags at me every day that I haven't heard it!)

The 30STM album...I just don't have interest in. I actually really liked "This Is War" when it came out, but I don't really think the grand, pretend-epic crap is all that entertaining, especially coming from someone like Jared Leto. I really didn't like the single at all so I skipped the album - tell me Fabian, would I be in for more of the same, or if I genuinely enjoyed "This Is War" will I be pleasantly surprised?

To be honest, what I liked most about War was the incorporation of the fan-choir.

fabian

12 years

Well, it's the same for me. I haven't listened to Delta Machine yet, but do like Heaven.

I feel the same about 30STM, the 'grand pretend-epicness' is their unique selling point, but then again Jared Leto's voice gets irritating. I actually find Up In The Air a more enjoyable song than the This Is War singles, though.

The Editors just made it to my iTunes library, so no opinion here. The cover art is cool.

MacStripey

12 years