B-Side Guys

The Best Albums of 2013

Every album of 2013, ranked by B-Side Breakdown: the reviews from 38 outlets we trust, put on one 0–100 scale. An album needs at least 5 reviews to make the list.

Album cover for Yeezus by Kanye WestNumber one of 2013Kanye WestYeezus87 B+11 critics · 91% approval · Some debate
Average Breakdown70across 2013's albums. That's higher than 11% of the other years here.
Liked38%of 2013's albums scored 75 or higher. Across every year it's 50%.
Most divisiveContentiousTom Odell, Long Way Down split the critics more than any other album of the year.A-Sides0%of 2013's albums earned an A-Side. Across every year it's 5.9%.
  1. 1Album cover for Yeezus by Kanye West
    Kanye WestYeezusJune 18, 2013 · 11 reviews · 91% approval · Some debate
    87B+
  2. 2Album cover for Sunbather by Deafheaven
    DeafheavenSunbatherMay 28, 2013 · 9 reviews · 89% approval · Some debate
    86B
  3. 3Album cover for MBV by My Bloody Valentine
    My Bloody ValentineMBVFebruary 2, 2013 · 10 reviews · 100% approval · Broad agreement
    85B
  4. 4Album cover for 12 Stories by Brandy Clark
    Brandy Clark12 StoriesAugust 28, 2013 · 5 reviews · 80% approval · Some debate
    85B
  5. 5Album cover for Modern Vampires of the City by Vampire Weekend
    Vampire WeekendModern Vampires of the CityMay 6, 2013 · 13 reviews · 92% approval · Broad agreement
    85B
  6. 6Album cover for Acid Rap by Chance the Rapper
    Chance the RapperAcid RapApril 30, 2013 · 7 reviews · 100% approval · Unanimous
    84B
  7. 7Album cover for Meir by Kvelertak
    KvelertakMeirMarch 22, 2013 · 6 reviews · 83% approval · Broad agreement
    84B
  8. 8Album cover for AM by Arctic Monkeys
    Arctic MonkeysAMJanuary 1, 2013 · 12 reviews · 83% approval · Broad agreement
    84B
  9. 9Album cover for Random Access Memories by Daft Punk
    Daft PunkRandom Access MemoriesMay 17, 2013 · 17 reviews · 82% approval · Some debate
    84B
  10. 10Album cover for Tomorrow’s Harvest by Boards of Canada
    Boards of CanadaTomorrow’s HarvestJune 5, 2013 · 10 reviews · 90% approval · Broad agreement
    83B

How 2013 grades

Share of albums at each letter grade. A is 90 and up, F is below 60.

2013

A0%
B22%
C33%
D30%
F15%

Every year

A6%
B25%
C38%
D21%
F10%
  1. 11Album cover for Rewind the Film by Manic Street Preachers
    Manic Street PreachersRewind the FilmSeptember 13, 2013 · 8 reviews · 88% approval · Broad agreement
    83B
  2. 12Album cover for The Next Day by David Bowie
    David BowieThe Next DayMarch 8, 2013 · 11 reviews · 82% approval · Some debate
    83B
  3. 13Album cover for Target Earth by Voivod
    VoivodTarget EarthJanuary 18, 2013 · 6 reviews · 100% approval · Unanimous
    82B-
  4. 14Album cover for Trouble Will Find Me by The National
    The NationalTrouble Will Find MeMay 17, 2013 · 10 reviews · 70% approval · Some debate
    82B-
  5. 15Album cover for Southeastern by Jason Isbell
    Jason IsbellSoutheasternJune 11, 2013 · 8 reviews · 100% approval · Unanimous
    82B-
  6. 16Album cover for Same Trailer Different Park by Kacey Musgraves
    Kacey MusgravesSame Trailer Different ParkMarch 19, 2013 · 5 reviews · 100% approval · Unanimous
    82B-
  7. 17Album cover for …Like Clockwork by Queens of the Stone Age
    Queens of the Stone Age…Like ClockworkMay 31, 2013 · 15 reviews · 80% approval · Broad agreement
    82B-
  8. 18Album cover for Overgrown by James Blake
    James BlakeOvergrownApril 5, 2013 · 10 reviews · 70% approval · Some debate
    81B-
  9. 19Album cover for Heartthrob by Tegan and Sara
    Tegan and SaraHeartthrobJanuary 28, 2013 · 10 reviews · 80% approval · Broad agreement
    81B-
  10. 20Album cover for Settle by Disclosure
    DisclosureSettleMay 31, 2013 · 9 reviews · 78% approval · Broad agreement
    81B-
  11. 21Album cover for Push the Sky Away by Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds
    Nick Cave and the Bad SeedsPush the Sky AwayFebruary 15, 2013 · 12 reviews · 75% approval · Some debate
    81B-
  12. 22Album cover for Sempiternal by Bring Me the Horizon
    Bring Me the HorizonSempiternalMarch 29, 2013 · 7 reviews · 71% approval · Some debate
    81B-
  13. 23Album cover for Doris by Earl Sweatshirt
    Earl SweatshirtDorisAugust 16, 2013 · 13 reviews · 85% approval · Broad agreement
    81B-
  14. 24Album cover for Electric by Pet Shop Boys
    Pet Shop BoysElectricJuly 12, 2013 · 11 reviews · 73% approval · Broad agreement
    80B-
  15. 25Album cover for Paramore by Paramore
    ParamoreParamoreApril 5, 2013 · 10 reviews · 60% approval · Some debate
    80B-

Where 2013 sits

Average Breakdown, for albums with five or more reviews.

Next to the years around it

201069
201169
201268
2013 (this year)70
201471
201573
201674

By genre

Electronic74
Folk, Country & Americana72
Metal & Punk72
Hip-Hop & Rap72
Indie & Alternative71
Rock67
Pop64
  1. 26Album cover for Annie Up by Pistol Annies
    Pistol AnniesAnnie UpMay 7, 2013 · 8 reviews · 63% approval · Broad agreement
    80B-
  2. 27Album cover for Pura Vida Conspiracy by Gogol Bordello
    Gogol BordelloPura Vida ConspiracyJuly 19, 2013 · 6 reviews · 83% approval · Broad agreement
    80B-
  3. 28Album cover for Kveikur by Sigur Rós
    Sigur RósKveikurJune 12, 2013 · 15 reviews · 87% approval · Broad agreement
    80B-
  4. 29Album cover for The Raven That Refused to Sing (And Other Stories) by Steven Wilson
    Steven WilsonThe Raven That Refused to Sing (And Other Stories)February 25, 2013 · 10 reviews · 70% approval · Some debate
    80B-
  5. 30Album cover for The Wild Hunt by Watain
    WatainThe Wild HuntAugust 16, 2013 · 5 reviews · 60% approval · Some debate
    79C+
  6. 31Album cover for Days Are Gone by Haim
    HaimDays Are GoneSeptember 27, 2013 · 10 reviews · 80% approval · Broad agreement
    79C+
  7. 32Album cover for Night Time, My Time by Sky Ferreira
    Sky FerreiraNight Time, My TimeOctober 29, 2013 · 9 reviews · 78% approval · Some debate
    79C+
  8. 33Album cover for Nothing Was the Same by Drake
    DrakeNothing Was the SameSeptember 19, 2013 · 11 reviews · 73% approval · Some debate
    79C+
  9. 34Album cover for Yours Truly by Ariana Grande
    Ariana GrandeYours TrulyAugust 30, 2013 · 5 reviews · 80% approval · Broad agreement
    78C+
  10. 35Album cover for Disarm the Descent by Killswitch Engage
    Killswitch EngageDisarm the DescentMarch 27, 2013 · 5 reviews · 80% approval · Some debate
    78C+
  11. 36Album cover for Hesitation Marks by Nine Inch Nails
    Nine Inch NailsHesitation MarksAugust 30, 2013 · 13 reviews · 62% approval · Broad agreement
    78C+
  12. 37Album cover for The Diving Board by Elton John
    Elton JohnThe Diving BoardSeptember 13, 2013 · 9 reviews · 67% approval · Some debate
    78C+
  13. 38Album cover for Reflektor by Arcade Fire
    Arcade FireReflektorOctober 25, 2013 · 13 reviews · 69% approval · Some debate
    78C+
  14. 39Album cover for Bloodsports by Suede
    SuedeBloodsportsMarch 10, 2013 · 10 reviews · 60% approval · Some debate
    77C+
  15. 40Album cover for Long. Live. ASAP by ASAP Rocky
    ASAP RockyLong. Live. ASAPJanuary 15, 2013 · 8 reviews · 63% approval · Some debate
    77C+
  16. 41Album cover for The Marshall Mathers LP 2 by Eminem
    EminemThe Marshall Mathers LP 2November 5, 2013 · 9 reviews · 78% approval · Some debate
    77C+
  17. 42Album cover for The Bones of What You Believe by Chvrches
    ChvrchesThe Bones of What You BelieveSeptember 20, 2013 · 14 reviews · 71% approval · Some debate
    77C+
  18. 43Album cover for Melophobia by Cage the Elephant
    Cage the ElephantMelophobiaOctober 4, 2013 · 6 reviews · 67% approval · Unanimous
    76C
  19. 44Album cover for Government Plates by Death Grips
    Death GripsGovernment PlatesNovember 13, 2013 · 9 reviews · 78% approval · Some debate
    76C
  20. 45Album cover for The Divinity of Purpose by Hatebreed
    HatebreedThe Divinity of PurposeJanuary 25, 2013 · 5 reviews · 60% approval · Unanimous
    76C
  21. 46Album cover for Let’s Face the Music and Dance by Willie Nelson
    Willie NelsonLet’s Face the Music and DanceApril 12, 2013 · 6 reviews · 50% approval · Some debate
    76C
  22. 47Album cover for Matangi by M.I.A.
    M.I.A.MatangiNovember 4, 2013 · 13 reviews · 54% approval · Some debate
    76C
  23. 48Album cover for Holy Fire by Foals
    FoalsHoly FireJanuary 31, 2013 · 10 reviews · 70% approval · Some debate
    75C
  24. 49Album cover for New by Paul McCartney
    Paul McCartneyNewMay 7, 2013 · 10 reviews · 50% approval · Some debate
    75C
  25. 50Album cover for Amok by Atoms for Peace
    Atoms for PeaceAmokFebruary 22, 2013 · 14 reviews · 57% approval · Some debate
    75C
  1. 1Album cover for Electric by Pet Shop Boys
    Pet Shop BoysElectricJuly 12, 2013 · 11 reviews · 73% approval · Broad agreement
    80B-
  2. 2Album cover for Night Time, My Time by Sky Ferreira
    Sky FerreiraNight Time, My TimeOctober 29, 2013 · 9 reviews · 78% approval · Some debate
    79C+
  3. 3Album cover for Yours Truly by Ariana Grande
    Ariana GrandeYours TrulyAugust 30, 2013 · 5 reviews · 80% approval · Broad agreement
    78C+
  4. 4Album cover for The Diving Board by Elton John
    Elton JohnThe Diving BoardSeptember 13, 2013 · 9 reviews · 67% approval · Some debate
    78C+
  5. 5Album cover for Pure Heroine by Lorde
    LordePure HeroineSeptember 27, 2013 · 13 reviews · 54% approval · Some debate
    74C
  6. 6Album cover for Midnight Memories by One Direction
    One DirectionMidnight MemoriesNovember 25, 2013 · 8 reviews · 38% approval · Some debate
    67D+
  7. 7Album cover for Delta Machine by Depeche Mode
    Depeche ModeDelta MachineMarch 22, 2013 · 11 reviews · 27% approval · Some debate
    67D+
  8. 8Album cover for Too Weird to Live, Too Rare to Die! by Panic! at the Disco
    Panic! at the DiscoToo Weird to Live, Too Rare to Die!October 4, 2013 · 5 reviews · 40% approval · Divided
    66D
  9. 9Album cover for Exile by Hurts
    HurtsExileMarch 8, 2013 · 7 reviews · 29% approval · Divided
    64D
  10. 10Album cover for Native by OneRepublic
    OneRepublicNativeMarch 22, 2013 · 5 reviews · 40% approval · Divided
    64D
  11. 11Album cover for Bangerz by Miley Cyrus
    Miley CyrusBangerzOctober 4, 2013 · 10 reviews · 30% approval · Divided
    64D
  12. 12Album cover for Blurred Lines by Robin Thicke
    Robin ThickeBlurred LinesJuly 12, 2013 · 9 reviews · 33% approval · Divided
    63D
  13. 13Album cover for Prism by Katy Perry
    Katy PerryPrismOctober 21, 2013 · 12 reviews · 25% approval · Some debate
    63D
  14. 14Album cover for Artpop by Lady Gaga
    Lady GagaArtpopNovember 5, 2013 · 13 reviews · 15% approval · Some debate
    62D-
  15. 15Album cover for Music from Baz Luhrmann’s Film The Great Gatsby by various artists
    various artistsMusic from Baz Luhrmann’s Film The Great GatsbyMay 6, 2013 · 6 reviews · 17% approval · Divided
    58F
  16. 16Album cover for Closer to the Truth by Cher
    CherCloser to the TruthSeptember 20, 2013 · 5 reviews · 0% approval · Some debate
    56F
  17. 17Album cover for Britney Jean by Britney Spears
    Britney SpearsBritney JeanNovember 29, 2013 · 10 reviews · 20% approval · Divided
    53F
  18. 18Album cover for Moon Landing by James Blunt
    James BluntMoon LandingOctober 18, 2013 · 6 reviews · 0% approval · Some debate
    50F
  19. 19Album cover for Stars Dance by Selena Gomez
    Selena GomezStars DanceJuly 19, 2013 · 6 reviews · 0% approval · Contentious
    49F
  20. 20Album cover for #willpower by will.i.am
    will.i.am#willpowerJanuary 1, 2013 · 7 reviews · 0% approval · Some debate
    43F
  1. 1Album cover for Meir by Kvelertak
    KvelertakMeirMarch 22, 2013 · 6 reviews · 83% approval · Broad agreement
    84B
  2. 2Album cover for The Next Day by David Bowie
    David BowieThe Next DayMarch 8, 2013 · 11 reviews · 82% approval · Some debate
    83B
  3. 3Album cover for Southeastern by Jason Isbell
    Jason IsbellSoutheasternJune 11, 2013 · 8 reviews · 100% approval · Unanimous
    82B-
  4. 4Album cover for The Raven That Refused to Sing (And Other Stories) by Steven Wilson
    Steven WilsonThe Raven That Refused to Sing (And Other Stories)February 25, 2013 · 10 reviews · 70% approval · Some debate
    80B-
  5. 5Album cover for New by Paul McCartney
    Paul McCartneyNewMay 7, 2013 · 10 reviews · 50% approval · Some debate
    75C
  6. 6Album cover for Infestissumam by Ghost
    GhostInfestissumamApril 10, 2013 · 10 reviews · 40% approval · Some debate
    72C-
  7. 7Album cover for The 1975 by The 1975
    The 1975The 1975January 1, 2013 · 11 reviews · 45% approval · Some debate
    70C-
  8. 8Album cover for Lost Sirens by New Order
    New OrderLost SirensJanuary 14, 2013 · 9 reviews · 11% approval · Unanimous
    68D+
  9. 9Album cover for Ready to Die by The Stooges
    The StoogesReady to DieApril 24, 2013 · 11 reviews · 45% approval · Some debate
    68D+
  10. 10Album cover for The Devil Put Dinosaurs Here by Alice in Chains
    Alice in ChainsThe Devil Put Dinosaurs HereMay 24, 2013 · 9 reviews · 33% approval · Some debate
    67D+
  11. 11Album cover for The Last Ship by Sting
    StingThe Last ShipJanuary 1, 2013 · 6 reviews · 0% approval · Unanimous
    63D
  12. 12Album cover for Wrote a Song For Everyone by John Fogerty
    John FogertyWrote a Song For EveryoneMay 13, 2013 · 6 reviews · 17% approval · Divided
    63D
  13. 13Album cover for In a World Like This by Backstreet Boys
    Backstreet BoysIn a World Like ThisJuly 30, 2013 · 5 reviews · 0% approval · Some debate
    54F
  14. 14Album cover for Old Sock by Eric Clapton
    Eric ClaptonOld SockMarch 12, 2013 · 5 reviews · 0% approval · Some debate
    52F
  15. 15Album cover for Life, Love & Hope by Boston
    BostonLife, Love & HopeDecember 3, 2013 · 5 reviews · 0% approval · Unanimous
    46F
  16. 16Album cover for What The… by Black Flag
    Black FlagWhat The…November 13, 2013 · 6 reviews · 0% approval · Divided
    45F
  1. 1Album cover for MBV by My Bloody Valentine
    My Bloody ValentineMBVFebruary 2, 2013 · 10 reviews · 100% approval · Broad agreement
    85B
  2. 2Album cover for Modern Vampires of the City by Vampire Weekend
    Vampire WeekendModern Vampires of the CityMay 6, 2013 · 13 reviews · 92% approval · Broad agreement
    85B
  3. 3Album cover for AM by Arctic Monkeys
    Arctic MonkeysAMJanuary 1, 2013 · 12 reviews · 83% approval · Broad agreement
    84B
  4. 4Album cover for Rewind the Film by Manic Street Preachers
    Manic Street PreachersRewind the FilmSeptember 13, 2013 · 8 reviews · 88% approval · Broad agreement
    83B
  5. 5Album cover for Trouble Will Find Me by The National
    The NationalTrouble Will Find MeMay 17, 2013 · 10 reviews · 70% approval · Some debate
    82B-
  6. 6Album cover for …Like Clockwork by Queens of the Stone Age
    Queens of the Stone Age…Like ClockworkMay 31, 2013 · 15 reviews · 80% approval · Broad agreement
    82B-
  7. 7Album cover for Heartthrob by Tegan and Sara
    Tegan and SaraHeartthrobJanuary 28, 2013 · 10 reviews · 80% approval · Broad agreement
    81B-
  8. 8Album cover for Push the Sky Away by Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds
    Nick Cave and the Bad SeedsPush the Sky AwayFebruary 15, 2013 · 12 reviews · 75% approval · Some debate
    81B-
  9. 9Album cover for Paramore by Paramore
    ParamoreParamoreApril 5, 2013 · 10 reviews · 60% approval · Some debate
    80B-
  10. 10Album cover for Pura Vida Conspiracy by Gogol Bordello
    Gogol BordelloPura Vida ConspiracyJuly 19, 2013 · 6 reviews · 83% approval · Broad agreement
    80B-
  11. 11Album cover for Kveikur by Sigur Rós
    Sigur RósKveikurJune 12, 2013 · 15 reviews · 87% approval · Broad agreement
    80B-
  12. 12Album cover for Days Are Gone by Haim
    HaimDays Are GoneSeptember 27, 2013 · 10 reviews · 80% approval · Broad agreement
    79C+
  13. 13Album cover for Reflektor by Arcade Fire
    Arcade FireReflektorOctober 25, 2013 · 13 reviews · 69% approval · Some debate
    78C+
  14. 14Album cover for Bloodsports by Suede
    SuedeBloodsportsMarch 10, 2013 · 10 reviews · 60% approval · Some debate
    77C+
  15. 15Album cover for The Bones of What You Believe by Chvrches
    ChvrchesThe Bones of What You BelieveSeptember 20, 2013 · 14 reviews · 71% approval · Some debate
    77C+
  16. 16Album cover for Melophobia by Cage the Elephant
    Cage the ElephantMelophobiaOctober 4, 2013 · 6 reviews · 67% approval · Unanimous
    76C
  17. 17Album cover for Holy Fire by Foals
    FoalsHoly FireJanuary 31, 2013 · 10 reviews · 70% approval · Some debate
    75C
  18. 18Album cover for Foreverly by Norah Jones
    Norah JonesForeverlyNovember 22, 2013 · 9 reviews · 56% approval · Broad agreement
    74C
  19. 19Album cover for Mosquito by Yeah Yeah Yeahs
    Yeah Yeah YeahsMosquitoJanuary 1, 2013 · 9 reviews · 44% approval · Broad agreement
    73C
  20. 20Album cover for Tales of Us by Goldfrapp
    GoldfrappTales of UsSeptember 6, 2013 · 10 reviews · 40% approval · Some debate
    72C-
  1. 1Album cover for Yeezus by Kanye West
    Kanye WestYeezusJune 18, 2013 · 11 reviews · 91% approval · Some debate
    87B+
  2. 2Album cover for Acid Rap by Chance the Rapper
    Chance the RapperAcid RapApril 30, 2013 · 7 reviews · 100% approval · Unanimous
    84B
  3. 3Album cover for Doris by Earl Sweatshirt
    Earl SweatshirtDorisAugust 16, 2013 · 13 reviews · 85% approval · Broad agreement
    81B-
  4. 4Album cover for Nothing Was the Same by Drake
    DrakeNothing Was the SameSeptember 19, 2013 · 11 reviews · 73% approval · Some debate
    79C+
  5. 5Album cover for Long. Live. ASAP by ASAP Rocky
    ASAP RockyLong. Live. ASAPJanuary 15, 2013 · 8 reviews · 63% approval · Some debate
    77C+
  6. 6Album cover for The Marshall Mathers LP 2 by Eminem
    EminemThe Marshall Mathers LP 2November 5, 2013 · 9 reviews · 78% approval · Some debate
    77C+
  7. 7Album cover for Government Plates by Death Grips
    Death GripsGovernment PlatesNovember 13, 2013 · 9 reviews · 78% approval · Some debate
    76C
  8. 8Album cover for Ciara by Ciara
    CiaraCiaraJuly 5, 2013 · 7 reviews · 57% approval · Broad agreement
    74C
  9. 9Album cover for 7 Days of Funk by 7 Days of Funk
    7 Days of Funk7 Days of FunkDecember 6, 2013 · 6 reviews · 33% approval · Some debate
    73C
  10. 10Album cover for Wolf by Tyler, the Creator
    Tyler, the CreatorWolfApril 1, 2013 · 12 reviews · 50% approval · Divided
    68D+
  11. 11Album cover for Born Sinner by J. Cole
    J. ColeBorn SinnerJune 14, 2013 · 11 reviews · 36% approval · Some debate
    68D+
  12. 12Album cover for The Gifted by Wale
    WaleThe GiftedJune 24, 2013 · 8 reviews · 38% approval · Some debate
    66D
  13. 13Album cover for Indicud by Kid Cudi
    Kid CudiIndicudApril 16, 2013 · 7 reviews · 14% approval · Some debate
    63D
  14. 14Album cover for Because the Internet by Donald Glover
    Donald GloverBecause the InternetDecember 6, 2013 · 9 reviews · 33% approval · Divided
    61D-
  15. 15Album cover for Magna Carta Holy Grail by Jay-Z
    Jay-ZMagna Carta Holy GrailJuly 4, 2013 · 12 reviews · 8% approval · Broad agreement
    60D-
  16. 16Album cover for Reincarnated by Snoop Dogg
    Snoop DoggReincarnatedApril 19, 2013 · 8 reviews · 13% approval · Some debate
    53F
  1. 1Album cover for Talk a Good Game by Kelly Rowland
    Kelly RowlandTalk a Good GameJune 18, 2013 · 7 reviews · 43% approval · Some debate
    69D+
  2. 2Album cover for The 20/20 Experience by Justin Timberlake
    Justin TimberlakeThe 20/20 ExperienceMarch 15, 2013 · 5 reviews · 40% approval · Some debate
    69D+
  3. 3Album cover for Love in the Future by John Legend
    John LegendLove in the FutureAugust 30, 2013 · 5 reviews · 40% approval · Some debate
    68D+
  4. 4Album cover for Kiss Land by The Weeknd
    The WeekndKiss LandSeptember 9, 2013 · 12 reviews · 25% approval · Divided
    58F
  5. 5Album cover for Black Panties by R. Kelly
    R. KellyBlack PantiesDecember 6, 2013 · 9 reviews · 11% approval · Some debate
    57F
  1. 1Album cover for Random Access Memories by Daft Punk
    Daft PunkRandom Access MemoriesMay 17, 2013 · 17 reviews · 82% approval · Some debate
    84B
  2. 2Album cover for Tomorrow’s Harvest by Boards of Canada
    Boards of CanadaTomorrow’s HarvestJune 5, 2013 · 10 reviews · 90% approval · Broad agreement
    83B
  3. 3Album cover for Overgrown by James Blake
    James BlakeOvergrownApril 5, 2013 · 10 reviews · 70% approval · Some debate
    81B-
  4. 4Album cover for Settle by Disclosure
    DisclosureSettleMay 31, 2013 · 9 reviews · 78% approval · Broad agreement
    81B-
  5. 5Album cover for Matangi by M.I.A.
    M.I.A.MatangiNovember 4, 2013 · 13 reviews · 54% approval · Some debate
    76C
  6. 6Album cover for Amok by Atoms for Peace
    Atoms for PeaceAmokFebruary 22, 2013 · 14 reviews · 57% approval · Some debate
    75C
  7. 7Album cover for Save Rock and Roll by Fall Out Boy
    Fall Out BoySave Rock and RollApril 12, 2013 · 9 reviews · 33% approval · Some debate
    70C-
  8. 8Album cover for Free the Universe by Major Lazer
    Major LazerFree the UniverseApril 10, 2013 · 11 reviews · 27% approval · Some debate
    68D+
  9. 9Album cover for True Romance by Charli XCX
    Charli XCXTrue RomanceApril 12, 2013 · 10 reviews · 30% approval · Some debate
    66D
  10. 10Album cover for True by Avicii
    AviciiTrueSeptember 13, 2013 · 7 reviews · 57% approval · Contentious
    64D
  11. 11Album cover for Innocents by Moby
    MobyInnocentsSeptember 27, 2013 · 8 reviews · 25% approval · Divided
    63D
  1. 1Album cover for 12 Stories by Brandy Clark
    Brandy Clark12 StoriesAugust 28, 2013 · 5 reviews · 80% approval · Some debate
    85B
  2. 2Album cover for Same Trailer Different Park by Kacey Musgraves
    Kacey MusgravesSame Trailer Different ParkMarch 19, 2013 · 5 reviews · 100% approval · Unanimous
    82B-
  3. 3Album cover for Annie Up by Pistol Annies
    Pistol AnniesAnnie UpMay 7, 2013 · 8 reviews · 63% approval · Broad agreement
    80B-
  4. 4Album cover for Let’s Face the Music and Dance by Willie Nelson
    Willie NelsonLet’s Face the Music and DanceApril 12, 2013 · 6 reviews · 50% approval · Some debate
    76C
  5. 5Album cover for To All the Girls by Willie Nelson
    Willie NelsonTo All the GirlsOctober 11, 2013 · 7 reviews · 43% approval · Broad agreement
    71C-
  6. 6Album cover for Where You Stand by Travis
    TravisWhere You StandAugust 14, 2013 · 7 reviews · 43% approval · Broad agreement
    70C-
  7. 7Album cover for Wheelhouse by Brad Paisley
    Brad PaisleyWheelhouseApril 9, 2013 · 7 reviews · 43% approval · Some debate
    70C-
  8. 8Album cover for Feels Like Home by Sheryl Crow
    Sheryl CrowFeels Like HomeSeptember 3, 2013 · 6 reviews · 17% approval · Broad agreement
    68D+
  9. 9Album cover for Long Way Down by Tom Odell
    Tom OdellLong Way DownJune 21, 2013 · 7 reviews · 29% approval · Contentious
    49F
  1. 1Album cover for Sunbather by Deafheaven
    DeafheavenSunbatherMay 28, 2013 · 9 reviews · 89% approval · Some debate
    86B
  2. 2Album cover for Target Earth by Voivod
    VoivodTarget EarthJanuary 18, 2013 · 6 reviews · 100% approval · Unanimous
    82B-
  3. 3Album cover for Sempiternal by Bring Me the Horizon
    Bring Me the HorizonSempiternalMarch 29, 2013 · 7 reviews · 71% approval · Some debate
    81B-
  4. 4Album cover for The Wild Hunt by Watain
    WatainThe Wild HuntAugust 16, 2013 · 5 reviews · 60% approval · Some debate
    79C+
  5. 5Album cover for Disarm the Descent by Killswitch Engage
    Killswitch EngageDisarm the DescentMarch 27, 2013 · 5 reviews · 80% approval · Some debate
    78C+
  6. 6Album cover for Hesitation Marks by Nine Inch Nails
    Nine Inch NailsHesitation MarksAugust 30, 2013 · 13 reviews · 62% approval · Broad agreement
    78C+
  7. 7Album cover for The Divinity of Purpose by Hatebreed
    HatebreedThe Divinity of PurposeJanuary 25, 2013 · 5 reviews · 60% approval · Unanimous
    76C
  8. 8Album cover for Aftershock by Motörhead
    MotörheadAftershockOctober 15, 2013 · 6 reviews · 67% approval · Broad agreement
    74C
  9. 9Album cover for Vengeance Falls by Trivium
    TriviumVengeance FallsOctober 9, 2013 · 6 reviews · 50% approval · Broad agreement
    73C
  10. 10Album cover for Signed and Sealed in Blood by Dropkick Murphys
    Dropkick MurphysSigned and Sealed in BloodJanuary 7, 2013 · 9 reviews · 56% approval · Some debate
    71C-
  11. 11Album cover for 13 by Black Sabbath
    Black Sabbath13June 7, 2013 · 9 reviews · 22% approval · Broad agreement
    71C-
  12. 12Album cover for Avril Lavigne by Avril Lavigne
    Avril LavigneAvril LavigneNovember 1, 2013 · 5 reviews · 20% approval · Some debate
    70C-
  13. 13Album cover for True North by Bad Religion
    Bad ReligionTrue NorthJanuary 18, 2013 · 8 reviews · 38% approval · Some debate
    70C-
  14. 14Album cover for Hail to the King by Avenged Sevenfold
    Avenged SevenfoldHail to the KingAugust 23, 2013 · 6 reviews · 50% approval · Divided
    65D
  15. 15Album cover for Savages by Soulfly
    SoulflySavagesSeptember 30, 2013 · 5 reviews · 40% approval · Divided
    64D
  16. 16Album cover for Temper Temper by Bullet for My Valentine
    Bullet for My ValentineTemper TemperFebruary 6, 2013 · 6 reviews · 0% approval · Broad agreement
    57F
  17. 17Album cover for Super Collider by Megadeth
    MegadethSuper ColliderMay 31, 2013 · 6 reviews · 17% approval · Divided
    47F

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