Could you ever imagine Beyonce releasing a new album without any advance promotion? That Morrissey will publish his autobiography?
Would you have ever guessed that the latest album from legendary French duo Daft Punk would once again be one of the best-selling albums of the year? We somehow didn't expect anything new from David Bowie either, did we? Nothing could have prepared us for the controversial "Bound 2"...
Yes, in the music world last year "was happening". Let's recall some of the most high-profile events that made a mark music world in in 2013.
Daft Punk
If you still don't know the chorus of the song by heart "Get Lucky”, you probably spent last summer on a deserted island without a radio or internet connection. When the first announcements of the legendary electronic duo's album came out, we were excited because we knew we could expect excellence. Well, let's make amends, even if the new album was completely different, and we would Daft Punk thrown into folk entertainment waters, it would end on social networks with the news of a new album. "Random Access Memories” is definitely not just an album, but was one of the most resounding musical events of last year. The album is a real piece of art, as a different star collaborated on each track - Pharrell, Rodgers, Giorgio Morder, Todd Edwards, Chilly Gonzales, Julian Casablancas (The Strokes), Paul Williams, DJ Falcon and Panda Bear. This is also to blame for the fact that we haven't been able to hear the new album live yet. Who could bring so many stars on a music tour? Maybe a successful French woman of the year 2014 are you planning another musical surprise?
Sky Ferreira
For 21-year-old pop sensation 2013 was more than successful. The young singer finally released her debut last year, which surprised many, as she made it on her own terms. She managed to successfully move away from other trendy pop artists and find her own place under the musical sun. For an additional departure from the classic pop world, she also provided surreal music videos, a controversial cover for the album and announced a tour with the most controversial pop star of the year. Miley Cyrus. Not even an arrest for drug possession stopped her. listen"Night Time, My Time” and let the sound take you over, which is really hard to beat, the album is even better than the single”Everything Is Embarrassing”, with which Sky drew attention to itself already in 2012.
Beyonce
From Beyonce, who released her fourth album "4" in 2011, we haven't heard a word for almost a whole year. We wondered if she took a year off and left 2013 to other pop icons like Miley, Katya and Lady Gaga? In any case, we could know that even the second pregnancy will not hold her back and that the silence is the reason that something extraordinary and surprising awaits us. The queen of perfectionism, who achieves everything and more in the music world, would never let a year pass without notable achievements. So, from today to tomorrow, Meni Ni Te Ni Ni dropped a real bomb on the music world – a perfectly finished new album "Beyonce" with as many as 17 already recorded videos.
Morrisey
Morrisey surprised in 2013 with the release of his more than 400 pages a long autobiography published by the traditional English publishing house "penguin Classics". In his account, the lead singer of the cult group The Smiths cleared up questions about his sexuality and revealed some interesting behind-the-scenes accounts of his tumultuous life. While his autobiography was an instant bestseller, Morrissey, on the other hand, spent a year battling an illness that forced him to cancel his tour. It also ended in public when he publicly called the English royal family mentally retarded and sent a letter to Obama. He titled it Thankskilling and expressed his outrage at the torture of turkeys. He rounded off a turbulent year with a triumphant performance at the awards Nobel Prizes.
Kanye West
Kanye West definitely made sure we weren't bored last year. Controversial rapper called himself god with the song I am God, dressed up Kim Kardashian, named his daughter North West (North-West) and put arrogant host Jimmy Kimmel in his place. We can definitely agree that Kanye has a lot to say and that even in 2013 he did not hold back in expressing his opinion. He took care of the climax just before the end of the year, when he offered the wide world to see his latest music video for the tenth and thus the last song from the album "Yeezus'' – “Bound 2". In the video, he is driving through a mystical desert with a naked and heavily retouched Kim in his arms. Otherwise, the completely undemandingly shot video provoked extreme outrage in the music world. This surely made Kanye smile.
David Bowie
Bowie is celebrating his 66th birthday announced the release of a new album, The Next Day, and thus excited his loyal fans, as the singer has not released anything new in the last decade. He took the music world by storm with the video for Where Are We Now, because with the exception of the revival of his phenomenal hit Heroes in the movie The Perks of Being a Wallflower, he has not been seen in the world of pop culture for a long time. Bowie scented.
Pharrell Williams
Like Fenix, he also rose from the ashes in 2013 Pharrell Williams and stayed hot as hell all year round. Get Lucky and Blurred Lines went down in history as the songs of the summer of 2013, and his help came in handy for Azelia Banks. He also prepared a high-profile video that lasts for a whole day - yes, you heard it right, a video that can be listened to and watched for 24 hours! In addition, he has collaborated with musicians such as Frank Ocean, Earl Sweatshirt, Jay Z, Beyonce, Miley Cyrus and Lonely Island. He also participated in the production of the soundtrack for the film Spider-Man. Yes, some have had a really successful and interesting year behind them...
Miley Cyrus
Miley Cyrus made a name for herself in 2013 with her drastically changed look, sticking out her tongue and as the one who "twerked" at the award MTV Music Awards. Her controversial performance, which showed the world that she is no longer a little girl, can be seen in the video above.
Paul McCartney
As an ex-Beatle, Paul McCartney cannot be disputed. Only such a star can attract the biggest stars of the film, fashion and music world to his spot. In his music video for the song Queenie Eye from the latest album New we can see a bunch of the best and most successful - Johnny Depp, Meryl Streep, Jude Law, Chris Pine, Tracey Ulman, Jeremy Irons, Tom Ford and Sean Penn. Even if you might not like the song the most, wait until the end of the video, as it is rounded off by a catchy dance performance by Kate Moss.
Lou Reed
The year 2013 was also marked by the sad death of a great artist, music legend and one of the original icons of rock and roll – Lou Reed. An artist who saw beauty in different and dark things that others tend to overlook. A man who struggled for many years with drugs, which were the reason for the creation of his most beautiful and, at the same time, one of the most tragic and unforgettable songs. The founder of the cult musical group, The Velvet Underground, which strongly marked the sixties. Let's indulge at least for one day to his biggest hit, Perfect Day, which has taken root in the hearts of many.
We can't wait for the musicians' feats in the coming year, how about you?
