Yes, we’re definitely behind, but it’s better late than never. Yesterday, we brought you our top 10 National releases of 2013, and, today, we keep it local with our favorite releases from Nashville artists this year. In a similar fashion to yesterday, the No Country staff nominated their favorite records, and then we put the top nominees to a vote. This list definitely shows the diverse musical tastes amongst the No Country team, and it was really fun to see how it all shook out, and where we all overlap. Have a look at our top Nashville albums of 2013 below, and stay tuned for our favorite live shows of last year coming soon.
10. Torres – Torres – [1.22.13, self-released]
9. Bully – Bully [EP] – [10.1.13, self-released]
8. Escondido – The Ghost of Escondido – [2.26.13, Kill Canyon]
7. The Weeks – Dear Bo Jackson – [4.30.13, Serpents & Snakes]
6. Moon Taxi – Mountains Beaches Cities – [9.10.13, 12th South]
5. Caitlin Rose – The Stand In – [3.5.13, ATO]
4. Tristen – C A V E S – [10.15.13, Pupsnake Records]
3. Those Darlins – Blur The Line – [10.1.13, Oh Wow Dang]
2. Wild Cub – Youth – [1.14.13, Big Light; set for 1.21.14 wide release via Mom + Pop]
1. Diarrhea Planet – I’m Rich Beyond Your Wildest Dreams – [8.20.13, Infinity Cat]
Honorable Mentions
- Alanna Royale – Bless Her Heart [EP]
- The Civil Wars – Bare Bones EP
- Cy Barkley and the Way Outsiders – Mutability
- Kings of Leon – Mechanical Bull
- Kopecky Family Band – Kids Raising Kids
- Luella & The Sun – Fly So Free / We Got to Meet Death One Day [10″]
- Machines Are People Too – Nickels & Dimes [EP]
- William Tyler – Impossible Truth
