Best Rock Albums Of 2013

Best Rock Albums Of 2013

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Our Best Rock Albums Of 2013 defines a year in which rock fans saw the first new Black Sabbath studio album in eighteen years. So far, it stands as the final Black Sabbath studio album. The year also saw the release of David Bowie’s The Next Day album, which can be described as one of his strongest efforts of the 21st century, only to be eclipsed by his final album released three years later. Our Top 10 Best Rock Albums Of 2013 list was once again filled with the legends of classic rock history, including new studio releases by Elton John, Paul McCartney, Pearl Jam, and Joan Jett, and a tremendous collaborative rock and roll album by our favorite rocker Sammy Hagar.

2013 also saw the meeting of a great guitarist with an incredible blues singer when Beth Hart and Joe Bonamassa got together and released a smoking rock album entitled Seesaw. Rock fans may have also been surprised to see a new Boston album released. Other surprises were the return of Alice In Chains and a collaborative effort between Elvis Costello and The Roots. Eric Clapton fans were thrilled with his new studio album called Old Shoes. And who doesn’t love seeing a new Deep Purple album on the new releases shelf in the record store? If you can find a record store.

# 50 – Mosquito – Yeah Yeah Yeahs

Mosquito - Yeah Yeah Yeahs

# 49 – Love Lust Faith + Dreams – 30 Seconds to Mars

Love Lust Faith + Dreams - 30 Seconds to Mars

# 48 – Right Thoughts, Right Words, Right Action – Franz Ferdinand

Right Thoughts, Right Words, Right Action - Franz Ferdinand

# 47 – Mechanical Bull – Kings of Leon

Mechanical Bull - Kings of Leon

# 46 – The Terror – The Flaming Lips

The Terror - The Flaming Lips

# 45 –  Seasons of Your Day – Mazzy Star

Seasons of Your Day - Mazzy Star

# 44 –  Like Clockwork – Queens of the Stone Age

Like Clockwork - Queens of the Stone Age

# 43 – Hesitation Marks – Nine Inch Nails

Hesitation Marks - Nine Inch Nails

# 42 – mbv – My Bloody Valentine

mbv - My Bloody Valentine

# 41 – True NorthBad Religion

# 40 – Eyes Like the Sky – King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard

Eyes Like the Sky - King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard

# 39 – What About NowBon Jovi

What About Now - Bon Jovi

# 38 – Rhythm & BluesBuddy Guy

Rhythm & Blues - Buddy Guy

# 37 – American RideWillie Nile

American Ride - Willie Nile

# 36 – Paramore – Paramore

Paramore - Paramore

# 35 – Signed and Sealed in BloodDropkick Murphys

Signed and Sealed in Blood - Dropkick Murphys

# 34 – Venomous Rat Regeneration VendorRob Zombie

Venomous Rat Regeneration Vendor - Rob Zombie

# 33 – Pardon My FrenchChunk! No, Captain Chunk!

Pardon My French -Chunk! No, Captain Chunk!

# 32 – Super ColliderMegadeth

Super Collider - Megadeath

# 31 – Push Any Button – Sam Phillips

Push Any Button - Sam Phillips

# 30 – Welcome Oblivion – How to Destroy Angels

Welcome Oblivion - How to Destroy Angels

# 29 – Darkness in a Different LightFates Warning

Darkness in a Different Light - Fates Warning

# 28 – Can You Stand the HeatAna Popović

Can You Stand the Heat - Ana Popović

# 27 – Life, Love & HopeBoston

Life, Love & Hope - Boston

# 26 – Paradise ValleyJohn Mayer

Paradise Valley - John Mayer

# 25 – The Paradigm ShiftKorn

The Paradigm Shift - Korn

# 24 – AftershockMotörhead

Aftershock - Motörhead

# 23 – Save Rock & Roll – Fall Out Boy

Save Rock & Roll - Fall Out Boy

# 22 –What The…Black Flag

What The... - Black Flag

# 21 – Sway – Blue October

Sway - Blue October

# 20 – Unstoppable MomentumJoe Satriani

Unstoppable Momentum - Joe Satriani

# 19 – Truth Serum – Garland Jeffreys

Truth Serum - Garland Jeffreys

# 18 – Speak a Little Louder – Diane Birch

Speak a Little Louder - Diane Birch

# 17 – Time – Rod Stewart

Time - Rod Stewart

# 16 – Ready to DieThe Stooges

Ready to Die - The Stooges

# 15 –  The 1975 – The 1975

 The 1975 - The 1975

# 14 -Wise Up Ghost – Elvis Costello & The Roots

Wise Up Ghost - Elvis Costello & The Roots

# 13 – Old Sock – Eric Clapton

Old Sock - Eric Clapton

# 12 – Now What?!Deep Purple

Now What?! - Deep Purple

# 11 – Feels Like HomeSheryl Crow

Feels Like Home - Sheryl Crow

# 10 – Seesaw –  Beth Hart and Joe Bonamassa

Seesaw -  Beth Hart and Joe Bonamassa

# 9 –UnvarnishedJoan Jett and the Blackhearts

Unvarnished - Joan Jett and the Blackhearts

# 8 – Sammy Hagar & FriendsSammy Hagar

Sammy Hagar & Friends - Sammy Hagar

# 7 – The Raven That Refused to Sing (And Other Stories)Steven Wilson

The Raven That Refused to Sing (And Other Stories) - Steven Wilson

# 6 – The Devil Put Dinosaurs Here – Alice in Chains

The Devil Put Dinosaurs Here - Alice in Chains

# 5 –  The Diving Board – Elton John

The Diving Board - Elton John

# 4 – New – Paul McCartney

New - Paul McCartney

# 3 –  Lightning Bolt – Pearl Jam

Lightning Bolt - Pearl Jam

# 2 – The Next Day – David Bowie

The Next Day - David Bowie

# 1 –  13 – Black Sabbath

13 - Black Sabbath

 

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