It's been a brilliant start to 2013. Whether it's the controversial Kanye West album or the long-awaited new album from My Bloody Valentine, there's been a little something for everyone. Brilliant new records from UK bands like The Boxer Rebellion and It Hugs Back are just a few of the records that have made this critical list.
Take a listen to these (with links provided for those that would like to get to know the band's a bit better) albums and take the poll at the end of this article!
Black Rebel Motorcycle Club- Specter At The Feast
Bleached- Ride Your Heart
The Boxer Rebellion- Promises
Julian Cope- Revolutionary Suicide Pt. 2
Mikal Cronin- MCII
Fidlar- Fidlar
Colleen Green- Sock It To Me
It Hugs Back- Recommended Record
Kanye West- Yeezus
Mount Moriah- Miracle Temple
My Bloody Valentine- MBV
No Joy- Wait To Pleasure
Panda Riot- Northern Automatic Music
Parquet Courts- Light Up Gold
Public Service Broadcasting- Inform- Educate- Entertain
Pyyramids- Brightest Darkest Day
Roomrunner- Ideal Cities
Savages- Silence Yourself
Thee Oh Sees- Floating Coffin
Waxahatchee- Cerulean Salt