EntertainmentThe 13 Best Albums of 2013: Lorde, Kanye West, David Bowie, and More Listen Up From Kanye West’s ‘Yeezus’ to Lorde’s ‘Pure Heroine,’ there were many fine music albums released this year. See our picks for the best of ’13.Marlow SternUpdated Jul. 11, 2017 5:38PM EDT / Published Dec. 16, 2013 10:16PM EST Getty The 13 Best Albums of 2013: Lorde, Kanye West, David Bowie, and More Getty 13. Daft Punk – 'Random Access Memories' 12. Chvrches – 'The Bones of What You Believe' 11. Deafheaven – 'Sunbather' 10. Arcade Fire – 'Reflektor' 9. Parquet Courts – 'Light Up Gold' 8. Haim – 'Days Are Gone' 7. David Bowie – 'The Next Day' 6. Lorde – 'Pure Heroine' 5. Laura Marling – 'Once I Was An Eagle' 4. Queens of the Stone Age – '…Like Clockwork' 3. Vampire Weekend – 'Modern Vampires of the City' 2. Phosphorescent – 'Muchacho' 1. Kanye West – 'Yeezus' Honorable Mentions: C Flanigan Marlow Stern@marlownycGot a tip? Send it to The Daily Beast here.
The 13 Best Albums of 2013: Lorde, Kanye West, David Bowie, and More Getty 13. Daft Punk – 'Random Access Memories' 12. Chvrches – 'The Bones of What You Believe' 11. Deafheaven – 'Sunbather' 10. Arcade Fire – 'Reflektor' 9. Parquet Courts – 'Light Up Gold' 8. Haim – 'Days Are Gone' 7. David Bowie – 'The Next Day' 6. Lorde – 'Pure Heroine' 5. Laura Marling – 'Once I Was An Eagle' 4. Queens of the Stone Age – '…Like Clockwork' 3. Vampire Weekend – 'Modern Vampires of the City' 2. Phosphorescent – 'Muchacho' 1. Kanye West – 'Yeezus' Honorable Mentions: C Flanigan