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In this edition of Tuesday Reviewsday, we're going to take a look back at the best of 2013 with
from Spin Magazine and
from The Hollywood Reporter. Next week we'll have two of our other regulars — music supervisor Morgan Rhodes and Oliver Wang — in to talk about their top picks.
Below we have the list of picks from Shirley and Chris, as well as a Spotify playlist so you can give some of the songs a listen.
Best Album: Phoenix, "Bankrupt"
Best Artist: Arcade Fire
Best Song: "Stoned And Starving" by Parquet Courts
Best Trend: Minimalism (Ex: Lorde, no use of auto tune)
Least Favorite Song: "Work Bitch" by Britney Spears
Best Album: Kanye West, "Yeezus"
Best Artist: Laura Marling
Best Song: "Get Free ft. Amber Coffman" by Major Lazer
Best Trend: House music, early 90s R &B revival (Ex: Disclosure)
Least Favorite Song: "Lose Yourself To Dance" by Daft Punk