Well, it's that time of year again - time for album lists! I've compiled a few lists that I plan on posting in the next few weeks. Today it's "Duds, Disappointments, & Overrated" albums of 2013. Next will be "Honorable Mention," then my "Top Ten" favorite albums of 2013. All the albums listed below are ones I actually anticipated, bought (or in some cases streamed on Spotify), and spent solid time with. Some of them I initially enjoyed but grew out of. Some of them just didn't click, but could suddenly break through at some point in the future. Unlikely, but I have been known to change my mind about these things. Note, for scale, the number "1" spot is the most disappointing .* Enjoy. . . . 1. Yeah Yeah Yeahs: Mosquito (3.5/10) The Yeah Yeah Yeah's are among the best bands to come out of the garage rock revival of the early 00's. Karen O is a powerhouse, and the...
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