Albums

1. Yeezus – Kanye West
Jarring, ambitious, and sonically unrelenting, Kanye’s sixth solo effort is truly a genre-bending masterpiece.

2. Acid Rap – Chance The Rapper
The breakout artist of 2013 dropped an addicting album that thrives on Chance’s fun loving ways on the mic.

3. AM – Arctic Monkeys
England’s indie rock kings bring their best and most musically diverse album to date.

4. Random Access Memories – Daft Punk
The French dance duo utilized live instrumentation to improve on their vintage style of electronic music.

5. Modern Vampires of the City – Vampire Weekend
On their third studio album, Vampire Weekend put out their most dynamic and cohesive work.

6. 20/20 Experience – Justin Timberlake
Timberlake again demonstrates why he is the most likeable and talented artist in today’s tepid pop landscape.

7. Reflektor – Arcade Fire
Canada’s Arcade Fire has yet to release a dud, and the quality of their music is remarkably strong and remarkably consistent.

8. Doris – Earl Sweatshirt
The most mysterious and most talented MC in Los Angeles rap group Odd Future matures lyrically while keeping his eerie musical feel alive.

9. The Next Day – David Bowie
Bowie’s first release in 10 years impresses old fans as well as newer generations.

10. Pure Heroine – Lorde
The 17-year-old singer proves she is mature beyond her years.

Just missed:
Wolf – Tyler, The Creator
Love in the Future – John Legend
Sunbather – Deafheaven
Beyoncé – Beyoncé
My Name Is My Name – Pusha T
Wise Up Ghost – Elvis Costello and The Roots
Yessir, Whatever – Quasimoto
Nothing Was The Same – Drake

Songs

1. “Black Skinhead” by Kanye West
2. “Touch” by Daft Punk
3. “Pusha Man” by Chance The Rapper
4. “Do I Wanna Know?” by Arctic Monkeys
5. “Just A Cloud Away” by Pharrell Williams
6. “Wildfire” by John Mayer
7. “The Way” by Ariana Grande
8. “Answer” by Tyler, The Creator
9. “Royals” by Lorde
10. “Numbers on the Boards” by Pusha T

Just missed:
“New Slaves” by Kanye West
“Who Do We Think We Are?” by John Legend
“Blurred Lines” by Robin Thicke
“Hold On, We’re Going Home” by Drake
“Wake Me Up” by Elvis Costello and The Roots
“The Man” by Aloe Blacc
“Burgundy” by Earl Sweatshirt