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Wake the Deaf’s Top 15 Albums of 2013

The year’s drawing to a close, Christmas is done and dusted, which means it’s about time we got round to compiling our ‘best of’ list, beginning with our Top 15 Albums of 2013.

15). Kanye West – Yeezus

(Roc-A-Fella / Def Jam)

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14). ImplodesRecurring Dream

(Kranky)

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13). Vampire WeekendModern Vampires of the City

(XL)

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12). Julia HolterLoud City Song

(Domino)

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11). John MorelandIn The Throes

(Last Chance)

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10). Trouble BooksLove At Dusk 

(MIE)

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9). DarksidePsychic

(Matador / Other People)

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8). Mount KimbieCold Spring Fault Less Youth

(Warp)

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7). Jon HopkinsImmunity

(Domino)

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6). PhosphorescentMuchacho

(Dead Oceans)

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5). The KnifeShaking the Habitual

(Mute / Brille / Rabid)

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4). Fuck ButtonsSlow Focus

(ATP)

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3). TyphoonWhite Lighter

(Roll Call)

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2). Chance the RapperAcid Rap

(Self-released)

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1). The NationalTrouble Will Find Me

(4AD)

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