2013 was a strange year in music. Hardcore/heavy/screamo music made a surprising comeback; several established artists released, to much hype and gimmickry, bloated, self-indulgent bore-fests; indie rock was strong at the top, but otherwise very uninspiring; hip hop said, "let's get weird" to the whole affair. It was summarily difficult to get a good read on what I liked and didn't like this year, much less narrow it down and order it 20-1. But try I must, and list I shall. Onward and upward or whatever.
(By the way, if you missed my Best Moments of 2013 post, read it here.)
