2013 was a busy year for everyone in the music industry, from country music reaching new levels of popularity to pop music making a comeback; it was a great year for music in 2013. One genre has always been a constant; rock ‘n’ roll. Rock music held steady with their fans and often was found at the top of all of the music charts.
Songs like “Carry On,” by Fun. and “Let Her Go” by Passenger took over the rock charts and mainstream charts. Rock bands have found a new fan base with pop fans that have been crossing over through mainstream hits.
TheCelebrityCafe.com is counting down the top ten rock sounds of 2013. From Maroon 5 to Kings of Leon, these bands amplified their sounds, packed stadiums and topped the charts. Some music fads come and go as new years arrive but classic rock ‘n’ roll music has been able to stand the test of time.
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10. Beautiful War
Kings of Leon returned with another powerful single and created a music that captured the honest behind the rock driven lyrics. Kings of Leon has found a way to stay true to their musical roots but take their sound in a more modern direction that fans cannot seem to get enough of.
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9. City of Angels
Thirty Seconds to Mars packed many celebrities into their music video “City of Angels.” The band continued to impress fans and critics with their musical ability and vocal range. Thirty Seconds to Mars still hasn’t found a large amount of mainstream success but with hits like “City of Angels” that day is not far away.
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8. Carry On
Fun. is one of the breakout artists of 2013. With singles like “We Are Young” and “Some Nights” it was impossible to not turn the radio dial and not here the unique sounds of Fun. “Carry On” helped to make the bands stay on the mainstream and rock ‘n’ roll charts permanent.
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7. Say Something
The overnight success of 2013 has to go to the bad, A Great Big World. The band debuted their first single on The Voice with Christina Aguilera and reached number one on iTunes within seconds of the performance concluding. The stage is now set for A Great Big World to have a great and large year in 2014.
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6. Sirens
When it comes to classic rock ‘n’ roll bands, fans don’t have to look much further than Pearl Jam. The band released another studio album in 2013, Lightening Bolt and had a hit with their lead off single, “Sirens.”
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5. Voices
Alice in Chains returned to the music industry in 2013 with a new record and single that fans loved. “Voices,” quickly topped the charts and reminded music fans of the power of Alice in Chains.
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4. Let Her Go
Passenger took over the mainstream and rock charts with the single, “Let Her Go.” The song was simple and yet had so much emotion behind every note.
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3. Still Into You
Paramore returned to the music scene with their smash hit single, “Still Into You.” The single featured a more upbeat and fun side to the punk rock band and reenergized their fan base.
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2. Love Somebody
Maroon 5 had another incredible year when it came to their album Overexposed. The single “Love Somebody” took over the charts and was featured on The Voice which features lead singer Adam Levine as a coach. The band also enjoyed packed arenas and was able to play the music they love for fans night after night.
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1. Reflektor
Arcade Fire has topped many lists for having the best album of 2013 and their single; “Reflecktor” tops this list for best rock songs of 2013. Arcade Fire has a musical sound unlike any other and have proven that they have the talent and vision to stay on top of the charts of years.
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