Ryan's Top of 2013
10 albums, 75 Tracks

A Total of 252 songs entered my chart this year and below are the top 75. :D
Here's a few facts about the top 75. (from 2012 in brackets)

(25) 29 hits in 2013 reached number one.
(10) 17 tracks debuted at number one.

(51%) 37% - Songs with a British lead artist.
(49%) 63% - Songs with an International lead artist.

(20%) 8% of tracks have a primary male vocal lead.
(29%) 28% of the top 75 consists of album tracks.
There are only (10) 9 UK Number Ones in the chart.

Total Sales of Top 75 for 2013: 30,136,210
Total Sales of Top 75 for 2012: 31,768,520
Total Sales of Top 75 for 2011: 32,193,680

Edited December 27, 201311 yr by Draper

Before I commence the top ten albums of 2013 here is the worst.

xx. Katy Perry - Prism


Yes, I beleive this album absolutely sucks!. I never was a huge fan of Katy but being a pop culture fanatic and Katy herself being an undeniable Pop goddess, I thought I best give the collection a listen. What I discovered was bland lyrics, boring beats and uninspired melodies. Her voice sounds so grated on my ears as well. Admittedly "Dark Horse" is a good tune and Roar was okay, but I rated 8 of the 13 tracks 1 star. Teenage Dream was a good album with obvious stand out hits but overall, Prism is nothing in comparison. A very poor album from someone who is expected to produce high quality pop music.

:music:Top Ten Albums of 2013:music:
10. Freedom - Rebecca Ferguson

Rebecca Ferguson has one of the most distinctive female voices in the music industry. Her sultry sounds shine effortlessly on every song she sings here. The silky ballad featuring John Legend "Bridges" and upbeat "Hangin' On" are the best tracks here. Lead single "I Hope" didn't quite satisfy my ears, and although the album never touches the highs of her debut, Freedom still encompasses a dreamy, soulful collection of songs sung with such breezy and unique vocals.

09. Try This - P!nk

P!nk has had an exceptional year again on my chart. After the mammoth success of The Truth About Love last year, I bought the physicals of all her earlier releases during Springtime, which resulted in many tracks charting all over the place. Try This for me was the most exciting album of the previous 5 because it was her most rockiest and edgiest record. The bad attitude and punk-flavoured pop matched with her hard hitting, raw vocals makes for a brilliant sound to the ears. Standout tracks include "Waiting For Love", "Save My Life" and "Try Too Hard". Although it may not be as personal as her other music, it's certainly her most exciting and thrilling ride yet.

08. ARTPOP - Lady GaGa

Probably her most weird collection to date. This album divides me because it has very clear standouts including "Venus", "Sexxx Dreams" and "Artpop" it also sinks really low into probably some of GaGa's worst songs. Its eccentricity keeps you intrigued for a while however the dull moments of the album really do disappoint. As some who loves a good consistent sound to their albums, Born This Way for me is better even though it doesn't match some of the colourful, catchier numbers of ARTPOP which I usually prefer. Hopefully next time around GaGa won't have genuine moments of pure pop pleasure pushing aside other tracks into their shadows.

07. Talk A Good Game - Kelly Rowland

Taking a break from all the pop I usually consume, Kelly's R&B tunes are very much welcome. Kelly has a very good recording voice and her sexual lyrics make an enticing record when combined with the smooth synthesizers. The best tracks are the title track itself, the Beyoncé and Michelle featured "You Changed" as well as "Dirty Laundry". The album is very consistent with its sound as each track smoothly transitions into the next one. It's not as uptempo or exciting as 2011's Here I Am however it's good enough to be considered a solid, standard R&B record.

06. Brand New Eyes - Paramore

What an incredible album. First off, Hayley Williams' vocals are incredible. The slight youthful aspects to her voice make the lyrical content of the songs even more dramatic and emotional. It brings such nostalgic feelings when I listen to this album because it was played by my friends during the best years of my teenage life when I was 14/15 years old. At the time, I never took notice because it was alternative rock music which was not my forté back then or even now, however after listening to "Ignorance" by chance I fell in love. The best tracks of the album are the final two, "Misguided Ghosts" and "All I Wanted" which are two extremely emotional ballads, yet contain rock influences. The album has a consistent sound and each track does something for me, there are no fillers. Brilliant work from the band that I can't believe I so easily ignored back in 2009.

05. Alive - Jessie J

Who You Are remains one of my biggest and most exciting experiences of music. Alive, however, does not quite engage me as much as her debut did. It's a solid collection of catchy pop songs with standouts including "Conquer The World", "Thunder", "Breathe" and the lead single "Wild", however, the image and identity of Jessie throughout this album campaign has been difficult for me to attach onto. I miss the quirkiness of her mystic-meg cut alter ego and the songs before felt genuinely personal. There's no denying songs like "I Miss Her" aren't as personal but it seems she's now become a fully fledged pop star and we lost the girl singing on her bedroom floor. The album itself still remains a catchy, upbeat and positive more polished record even though the order of the track listing is a little jumbled.

04. Settle - Disclosure

This album was the soundtrack to my summer! Disclosure are incredibly talented producers and their fusion of house/dance music is very satisfying to the ear. Among the tracks that feature vocalists, "Confess To Me" with Jessie Ware, "You & Me" with Eliza Doolittle & the debut single "Latch" featuring Sam Smith remain my three favourites. The album tracks easily slides into each one and the attention to detail is very impressive. The album tends to start lulling on the featureless tracks especially "Grab Her" which continues for a full 5 minutes, 16 seconds with a repetitive hook that begins to annoy. The album has brilliant hooks and the deep house bass makes my body instantly start moving.

03. Beyoncé - Beyoncé

Beyoncé has well and truly upped the game here. It is her best effort yet. The experimentation has really paid off. I adore the basslines and effortless vocals as well as the sexual tension she portrays in her voice. The best tracks include "Ghost/Haunted", "Yoncé/Partition", "Drunk In Love" and "***Flawless". Goodbye to the catchy, bland pop tunes that every megastar throws at us to death and a very warm welcome to the intricate R&B pulses and hip-hop orientated pop songs that make a real effect on me. When I listen to this, I feel like I'm listening to a real piece of art. All hail Queen Bey.

02. In Your Hands - Eliza Doolittle

Eliza has had a brilliant year on my chart. I've always adored her effortless, croaky vocals. In Your Hands is a very, very good collection of upbeat songs that packs an inconspicuous punch, where at first you don't realise just how good the songwriting is. Eliza's music is very easy to listen to and appealing to the chilled out listener. Tracks like "Hush", "Bag Packing" and "Make Up Sex" are very captivating tunes whereas "In Your Hands", "Team Player" and "Don't Call It Love" are more subtle in their infectious melodies. In Your Hands is a very likeable record that just proves that she shouldn't be underestimated.

01. Warrior - Ke$ha

What an amazing and wonderfully trashy pop record. The genre of music Ke$ha produces can only be described as trashy, exciting, pulsating pop that is demands the listener to dance. "Thinking Of You", "Warrior", "Supernatural", "All That Matters (The Beautiful Life)" and "Out Alive" are fantastic dance anthems which will please any pop/dance fan. She deals with subjects of heartbreak and loss, being in total love and self identity in true Ke$ha form, with foul-mouthed lyrics and references to her vagina, it makes the whole of the warrior ride a really exciting, fun-filled enjoyable journey.

Now counting down the top 75 singles.

Top 75 of 2013

75. The Hype (feat. Eliza Doolittle) - Wookie
Chart Run: (11-9-14-13-xx-6)
Sales: [189,750]
And we begin with a garage track from Wookie, the Eliza Doolittle featured "The Hype". Very solid with a cute chorus.

74. Good Old Days - P!nk
Chart Run: (1-3)
Sales: [194,580]
A very positive and catchy upbeat number from the deluxe edition of P!nk's The Truth About Love.

73. Yoncé/Partition - Beyoncé
Chart Run: (1-3)
Sales: [194,580]
An incredible R&B/Hip-Hop track with promiscuous lyrics and sensual vocals from queen Bey. Silver song of December

72. Breathe - Jessie J
Chart Run: (2-7-11)
Sales: [195,270]
One of the better tracks off Jessie's Alive album. This is a very strong pop song with a killer chorus and amazing vocals.

71. Humble Neighborhoods - P!nk
Chart Run: (8-xx-10-7-xx-11)
Sales: [195,960]
An awesome song with an aggressive, rock beat and packed full of attitude and careless nature.

Edited December 27, 201311 yr by Draper

'Freedom'! :wub: Definitely much better than 'Heaven'. Bought it yesterday, and have listened to it a fair bit (well, 'My Best' and 'I Hope' a fair bit :kink:). Woo for 'ARTPOP', 'Alive', 'BEYONCÉ' and 'In Your Hands' as well - all fantastic albums! :cheer:

 

'Breathe' isn't my favourite on 'Alive', but it's still a great track! She seems much more consistent on this album and that's great! Hopefully more of the same (+ progression) in her next album. :wub:

70. Drunk In Love (feat. Jay Z) - Beyoncé
Chart Run: (2-1)
Sales: [201,480]
A proper sex anthem with some saucy lyrics and powerful vocals. Gold song of December

69. Conquer The World (feat. Brandy) - Jessie J
Chart Run: (5-9-5)
Sales: [201,870]
A lush song with a brilliant message and soothing vocals from both Jess and Brandy. Particularly like the "ooh ooh's".

68. Broken - KCAT
Chart Run: (2-4-13)
Sales: [202,170]
This is a good little R&B track which takes me back to the early 2000s with bouncing synths and auto-tuned vocals.

67. Now - Paramore
Chart Run: (12-8-6-13-xx-10)
Sales: [217,350]
I adore the lyrics of the chorus, they're very empowering to young people and very relate-able.

66. Thrift Shop (feat. Wanz) - Macklemore & Ryan Lewis
Chart Run: (7-10-13-12-11-12)
Sales: [218,040]
Catchy tune that had an addictive rap but quickly became overplayed and somewhat annoying.

Edited December 27, 201311 yr by Draper

65. Just Like A Pill - P!nk
Chart Run: (6-8-12-xx-6-11-12-13-10-12)
Sales: [224,940]
One of her absolute best tracks. A pure pop-rock anthem which gained popularity this year due to my purchase of M!ssundaztood.

64. Numb - P!nk
Chart Run: (7-2-5)
Sales: [236,070]
Again, from M!ssundaztood, another very solid pop-rock track with a strong chorus and good vocals.

63. Sidewalk - Loreen
Chart Run: (10-7-xx-4-6-4)
Sales: [236,370]
An incredible atmospheric power pop track with an explosive chorus and killer vocals. Love the dubstep influences breakdown at the middle eight!

62. Excuse My Rude (feat. Becky G) - Jessie J
Chart Run: (3-2-9)
Sales: [236,470]
A very sick beat at the introduction and a subtle chorus and catchy yet slightly irritating versus. Good overall but terrible lyrics.

61. Talk A Good Game (feat. Kevin Cossom) - Kelly Rowland
Chart Run: (1-6-7)
Sales: [236,670]
A very, very strong R&B track from Kelly. I think it's the best from the album.

Edited December 27, 201311 yr by Draper

60. New Day - Alicia Keys
Chart Run: (6-5-6-13)
Sales: [237,360]
Good little pop song from Alicia with stretchy vocals. Once let this play as my alarm to my flat for 20 minutes on a full stereo. woops.

59. My Vietnam - P!nk
Chart Run: (2-3-8)
Sales: [243,570]
Another track from M!ssundaztood. Very personal lyrics with a messy but unique chorus.

58. Confess To Me (feat. Jessie Ware) - Disclosure
Chart Run: (15-2-1-xx-11)
Sales: [244,260]
This is an absolutely fantastic dance anthem with an epic chorus and pure gold production throughout.

57. I Knew You Were Trouble - Taylor Swift
Chart Run: (13-2-5-xx-9-14)
Sales: [258,750]
Probably Taylor's best song. It was good at the time but I don't go back to it very much.

56. Thinking Of You - Ke$ha
Chart Run: (10-11-xx-2-3)
Sales: [264,960]
Extremely catchy track from Ke$ha's second album warrior. Brilliant lyrics of the naughty kind. Bronze song of July

Edited December 27, 201311 yr by Draper

55. Bad4U - Tanika
Chart Run: (13-2-3-9-15)
Sales: [265,450]
Strong track from an underground R&B British female singer. A good shouty chorus with an unusual underlying beat.

54. Disco Love - The Saturdays
Chart Run: (11-3-6-8-14)
Sales: [265,650]
One of their catchiest tunes and the best of their current album campaign. A simple standard pop song that delivers its purpose. Silver song of October

53. 23 (feat. Miley Cyrus, Juicy J & Whiz Khalifa) - Mike WiLL Made It.
Chart Run: (2-4-7-12)
Sales: [271,860]
Here she is, Miley Cyrus queen of 2013 media. Quite a catchy tune tbh which I enjoyed for a while.:) Bronze song of October

52. What About Us - The Saturdays
Chart Run: (3-5-14-xx-13-11-xx-15-xx-12)
Sales: [273,930]
Very catchy song and I'm happy it gave the girls their first number one. Re-entered the chart 3 times.

51. I Love It (feat. Charlii XCX) - Icona Pop
Chart Run: (2-2-xx-4)
Sales: [278,070]
Catchy song for a while but became extremely annoying and it's hard to go back to it. Silver song of July

50. Warrior - Ke$ha
Chart Run: (15-xx-5-xx-9-8-6-13)
Sales: [280,140]
A bloody good track from Ke$ha with snappy, fast paced synths, agressive lyrics and a fiercely addictive breakdown.

49. Brand New Me - Alicia Keys
Chart Run: (7-3-13-11-11-9)
Sales: [293,940]
Such a beautiful little ballad from Alicia which I enjoyed quite a lot.

48. La La La (feat. Sam Smith) - Naughty Boy
Chart Run: (13-3-3-6-14-14)
Sales: [300,840]
One of the best male vocalists I've heard in ages on a catchy little dance number about ignoring all the bast*rds. Brilliant when not overplayed.

47. It's All Your Fault - P!nk
Chart Run: (4-1-8-xx-7)
Sales: [305,960]
A brilliant pop/rock song with a big chorus and as always brilliant vocals.

46. Holy Grail (feat. Justin Timberlake) - Jay Z
Chart Run: (1-2-10-7)
Sales: [306,360]
I don't usually like raps and hip-hop but I like Jay's here, and Justin sulty voice on the brilliant hook makes the whole song amazing!

Edited December 27, 201311 yr by Draper

45. Don't Call It Love - Eliza Doolittle
Chart Run: (7-5-3-9-12)
Sales: [307,050]
A very smooth, slow jam by Eliza with awesome vocals.

44. Sober - Loreen
Chart Run: (3-2-10-2-1-8-14-14-xx-13)
Sales: [307,740]
Still an amazing, amazing song with beautiful vocals and sad, relatable lyrics. Bronze song of January.

43. Breaking Robot - Loreen
Chart Run: (5-3-9-1-3-7-12-12)
Sales: [313,950]
Again, another amazing dance masterpiece from Loreen. Brilliant swoothing synths and a very sad subject. Silver song of January 2013.

42. Hard Out Here - Lily Allen
Chart Run: (4-1-7-5)
Sales: [327,060]
Cute song with attitude and a good message.

41. Die Young
Chart Run: (2-1-8-6-xx-10-14-15-xx-8-4-2-12)
Sales: [329,130]
Very catchy pop song that was incredible live! Killer chorus and dodgy, controversial lyrics.

40. Mama Said (feat. KCAT) - Mike Delinquent
Chart Run: (3-2-5-7-15)
Sales: [334,650]
This is a good song. Ha. Nah,, underground, garage-pop that did quite well in my chart.

39. Royals - Lorde
Chart Run: (1-2-5-9-13)
Sales: [348,450]
I love the pulsating underlying rhythm throughout this track and its intelligent lyrics. Bit of a change from the normal pop song.

38. Just Give Me A Reason (feat. Nate Ruess) - P!nk
Chart Run: (2-14-5-7-xx-7-2-xx-2-6-xx-12)
Sales: [355,350]
Such a beautiful song from P!nk and I'm glad it was a huge hit for her. Lush vocals and lovely melodies.

37. Roar - Katy Perry
Chart Run: (4-9-8-11-5-8)
Sales: [356,040]
It's a standard, pretty pop song that's catchy enough. There's nothing special about it.

36. Heart Attack - Demi Lovato
Chart Run: (8-6-5-5-11-xx-14-xx-11)
Sales: [363,630]
Well this is a song with a mammoth of a chorus. Powerful vocals and a dark edge that makes it more interesting.

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35. Save My Life - P!nk
Chart Run: (1-1-6-11-8)
Sales: [369,150]
A song with a sad message but brilliant guitar riffs and strong vocals.Bronze song of March.

34. Waiting For Love - P!nk
Chart Run: (3-2-3-12-6)
Sales: [376,050]
A captivating and mesmerizing ballad with blinding vocals and very sad, personal lyrics that's very relatable to me.Silver song of March.

33. Wait Your Turn - M.O
Chart Run: (2-7-3-8-14-xx-7)
Sales: [383,640]
Catchy pop/R&B track with a little urban flavour from a terrific girl group.

32. Sober - P!nk
Chart Run: (3-3-4-9-6-xx-15)
Sales: [390,540]
Powerful track from P!nk off of her album Funhouse. Eerie and strong vocals make an excellent song.

31. C'mon - Ke$ha
Chart Run: (2-1-5-14-11-xx-7-15)
Sales: [398,130]
Another great pop/dance track from Ke$ha. Not the strongest from the album but a good song nevertheless. Silver song of February.

30. Hush - Eliza Doolittle
Chart Run: (3-6-1-8-4)
Sales: [403,650]
Such a cute, catchy little pop song from Eliza with lovely lyrics and melodies.

29. Funhouse - P!nk
Chart Run: (5-1-1-4-10)
Sales: [410,550]
A clever song with guitar riffs that give a strong rock edge to the catchy tune. Gold song of March

28. Thunder - Jessie J
Chart Run: (13-3-5-8-xx-6-11-xx-7)
Sales: [411,930]
An incredibly catchy, infectious chorus with powerful vocals.

27. Rock N Roll
Chart Run: (11-7-2-2-3-11)
Sales: [418,140]
Another power pop anthem from Ms. Lavigne. Uptempo, upbeat and very very fun. Bronze song of September

26. Do What U Want (feat. R. Kelly) - Lady GaGa
Chart Run: (7-9-8-7-10-4-6)
Sales: [425,730]
An infectious underlying beat met with GaGa's unique vocal approach and a catchy chorus. Bronze song of November

Edited December 27, 201311 yr by Draper

25. Attracting Flies - AlunaGeorge
Chart Run: (6-9-9-6-xx-7-9-5-14)
Sales: [440,220]
Here's a good slow trancey song with the unusual voice of Aluna making it more interesting.

24. Clarity (feat. Foxes) - Zedd
Chart Run: (1-1-2-10-15-14-10-14-xx-14)
Sales: [440,910]
An epic dance anthem with an enormous breakdown in the chorus, met with incredible vocals from Foxes.

23. Boomerang - Nicole Scherzinger
Chart Run: (1-2-7-9-10-xx-7-12)
Sales: [446,430]
Probably her best song yet. Very colourful, happy pop track with bland vocals from Nicole. Bronze song of February

22. Make Up Sex - Eliza Doolittle
Chart Run: (1-4-2-7-1)
Sales: [451,950]
Such a fantastic song by Eliza with a different take on relationships, a more realistic viewpoint and it's met with marvelous melodies. Silver song of November

21. Pouring Rain (SaneBeats Remix) - David Stewart
Chart Run: (1-3-5-5-4-14-14)
Sales: [460,230]
A brilliant, brilliant house, dance anthem with awesome production and a killer dance hook. Gold Song of October

20. Work - Iggy Azalea
Chart Run: (2-4-4-7-9-6-12-15)
Sales: [481,620]
Here's a good pop/hip-hop track from a feisty Australian women. Good breakdown for the chorus too.

19. We Can't Stop - Miley Cyrus
Chart Run: (9-3-2-5-6-10-8-15)
Sales: [488,520]
I rather enjoyed this track from Miley when it was released. I think it's unique and a good song to sing to. Silver song of August.

18. Why Am I The One? - fun.
Chart Run: (13-xx-14-6-xx-5-5-4-10-7-10)
Sales: [489,210]
A strong track from fun. who give their signature style to the song with Nate's brilliant vocals and the soft rock charm. Bronze song of April

17. Come Let Me Show You - M.O
Chart Run: (4-7-7-15-7-6-xx-5-6)
Sales: [495,420]
Here's a catchy club dance tune from the girl trio of the year.

16. White Noise (feat. AlunaGeorge) - Disclosure
Chart Run: ([6-4-xx-9-xx-7-11-xx-11-14-14-8-xx-10-11)
Sales: [497,490]
A terrific house track from Disclosure with brilliant vocals and bouncy beats.

Edited December 28, 201311 yr by Draper