2013 Mixtape
What year would be complete for me without the annual mixtape? I’ve done this for a few years now, and over time it’s evolved. In its latest form, I create a Spotify playlist. This is my longest mixtape with 70 total songs this year.
Now, these songs are, for the most part, from this year. Actually, the only exception may be Josh Groban’s “Brave,” which was actually released December 18, 2012. I put it in the same boat I did as Kelly Clarkson’s “Stronger” last year. It came out in December of the previous year when we’re paying more attention to Christmas music, so I’ll excuse that.
How did these songs make the list? They’re a sampling of 2013 with my own personal bias. As such, I left out a lot of country and younger artists that I don’t really care for. So, I’d rather not hear I’m wrong about something or have left something out. If I left out your favorite, I suggest you make your own list because there is no way I could ever please everyone.
As a forewarning, there may be some offensive language in these songs, and I cannot be held responsible for the content of the songs or music videos. I’m not a fan of censorship in any form (though, this is a discussion and a half that goes beyond cursing in music).
01. “My Songs Know What You Did in the Dark (Light ‘Em Up)” by Fall Out Boy
02. “Counting Stars” by OneRepublic
03. “When I Was Your Man” by Bruno Mars
04. “Do I Wanna Know?” by Arctic Monkeys
05. “Roar” by Katy Perry
06. “Misson Bells” by Matt Nathanson
07. “Just Give Me a Reason” by P!nk feat. Nate Ruess
08. “Love Somebody” by Maroon 5
09. “Where Are We Now?” by David Bowie
10. “Get Lucky” by Daft Punk feat. Pharrell Williams
11. “Take Back the Night” by Justin Timberlake
12. “It’s a Beautiful Day” by Michael Bublé
13. “This Is Gospel” by Panic! At the Disco
14. “Demons” by Imagine Dragons
15. “All of Me” by John Legend
16. “Alone Together” by Fall Out Boy
17. “Treasure” by Bruno Mars
18. “Unconditionally” by Katy Perry
19. “Bonfire Heart” by James Blunt
20. “Blurred Lines” by Robin Thicke feat. T.I. and Pharrell
21. “The Wire” by Haim
22. “PrimeTime” by Janelle Monáe feat. Miguel
23. “The Way” by Ariana Grande
24. “Kinks Shirt” by Matt Nathanson
25. “Odds Are” by Barenaked Ladies
26. “Hold On, We’re Going Home” by Drake feat. Majid Jordan
27. “Reflektor” by Arcade Fire
28. “Brave” by Josh Groban
29. “The Stars (Are Out Tonight)” by David Bowie
30. “All the Time” by The Strokes
31. “I Wanna Be a Warhol” by Alkaline Trio
32. “Heart Attack” by Demi Lovato
33. “Right Action” by Franz Ferdinand
34. “Can’t Help” by Parachute
35. “Trying to Be Cool” by Phoenix
36. “Satellite” by Little Boots
37. “Up in the Air” by Thirty Seconds to Mars
38. “Rebel Beat” by The Goo Goo Dolls
39. “She Makes Me Happy” by Rod Stewart
40. “Never Wanted Your Love” by She & Him
41. “Paper Doll” by John Mayer
42. “Damage” by Jimmy Eat World
43. “Silver Lining” by Lee DeWyze
44. “We Own It (Fast & Furious)” by 2 Chainz and Wiz Khalifa
45. “Who You Love” by John Mayer feat. Katy Perry
46. “Wake Me Up” by Avicii
47. “Temple” by Kings of Leon
48. “Wild” by Jessie J. feat. Big Sean
49. “The Monster” by Eminem feat. Rihanna
50. “Bound 2” by Kanye West
51. “Miss Jackson” by Panic! At the Disco feat. Lolo
52. “Woman’s World” by Cher
53. “New” by Paul McCartney
54. “Waiting for Superman” by Daughtry
55. “Cannonball” by Lea Michele
56. “Story of My Life” by One Direction
57. “Top of the World” by Mike Posner feat. Big Sean
58. “Compass” by Lady Antebellum
59. “True Love” by P!nk feat. Lily Allen
60. “Brave” by Sara Bareilles
61. “Let It Go” by Demi Lovato
62. “Can’t Stop Me Now” by Rod Stewart
63. “Home Again” by Elton John
64. “Because We Can” by Bon Jovi
65. “On Top of the World” by Imagine Dragons
66. “Mirrors” by Justin Timberlake
67. “People Like Us” by Kelly Clarkson
68. “Let It Go” by Idina Menzel
69. “I Wan’na Be Like You” by Robbie Williams feat. Olly Murs
70. “Gone, Gone, Gone” by Phillip Phillips
Now, these songs are, for the most part, from this year. Actually, the only exception may be Josh Groban’s “Brave,” which was actually released December 18, 2012. I put it in the same boat I did as Kelly Clarkson’s “Stronger” last year. It came out in December of the previous year when we’re paying more attention to Christmas music, so I’ll excuse that.
How did these songs make the list? They’re a sampling of 2013 with my own personal bias. As such, I left out a lot of country and younger artists that I don’t really care for. So, I’d rather not hear I’m wrong about something or have left something out. If I left out your favorite, I suggest you make your own list because there is no way I could ever please everyone.
As a forewarning, there may be some offensive language in these songs, and I cannot be held responsible for the content of the songs or music videos. I’m not a fan of censorship in any form (though, this is a discussion and a half that goes beyond cursing in music).
01. “My Songs Know What You Did in the Dark (Light ‘Em Up)” by Fall Out Boy
02. “Counting Stars” by OneRepublic
03. “When I Was Your Man” by Bruno Mars
04. “Do I Wanna Know?” by Arctic Monkeys
05. “Roar” by Katy Perry
06. “Misson Bells” by Matt Nathanson
07. “Just Give Me a Reason” by P!nk feat. Nate Ruess
08. “Love Somebody” by Maroon 5
09. “Where Are We Now?” by David Bowie
10. “Get Lucky” by Daft Punk feat. Pharrell Williams
11. “Take Back the Night” by Justin Timberlake
12. “It’s a Beautiful Day” by Michael Bublé
13. “This Is Gospel” by Panic! At the Disco
14. “Demons” by Imagine Dragons
15. “All of Me” by John Legend
16. “Alone Together” by Fall Out Boy
17. “Treasure” by Bruno Mars
18. “Unconditionally” by Katy Perry
19. “Bonfire Heart” by James Blunt
20. “Blurred Lines” by Robin Thicke feat. T.I. and Pharrell
21. “The Wire” by Haim
22. “PrimeTime” by Janelle Monáe feat. Miguel
23. “The Way” by Ariana Grande
24. “Kinks Shirt” by Matt Nathanson
25. “Odds Are” by Barenaked Ladies
26. “Hold On, We’re Going Home” by Drake feat. Majid Jordan
27. “Reflektor” by Arcade Fire
28. “Brave” by Josh Groban
29. “The Stars (Are Out Tonight)” by David Bowie
30. “All the Time” by The Strokes
31. “I Wanna Be a Warhol” by Alkaline Trio
32. “Heart Attack” by Demi Lovato
33. “Right Action” by Franz Ferdinand
34. “Can’t Help” by Parachute
35. “Trying to Be Cool” by Phoenix
36. “Satellite” by Little Boots
37. “Up in the Air” by Thirty Seconds to Mars
38. “Rebel Beat” by The Goo Goo Dolls
39. “She Makes Me Happy” by Rod Stewart
40. “Never Wanted Your Love” by She & Him
41. “Paper Doll” by John Mayer
42. “Damage” by Jimmy Eat World
43. “Silver Lining” by Lee DeWyze
44. “We Own It (Fast & Furious)” by 2 Chainz and Wiz Khalifa
45. “Who You Love” by John Mayer feat. Katy Perry
46. “Wake Me Up” by Avicii
47. “Temple” by Kings of Leon
48. “Wild” by Jessie J. feat. Big Sean
49. “The Monster” by Eminem feat. Rihanna
50. “Bound 2” by Kanye West
51. “Miss Jackson” by Panic! At the Disco feat. Lolo
52. “Woman’s World” by Cher
53. “New” by Paul McCartney
54. “Waiting for Superman” by Daughtry
55. “Cannonball” by Lea Michele
56. “Story of My Life” by One Direction
57. “Top of the World” by Mike Posner feat. Big Sean
58. “Compass” by Lady Antebellum
59. “True Love” by P!nk feat. Lily Allen
60. “Brave” by Sara Bareilles
61. “Let It Go” by Demi Lovato
62. “Can’t Stop Me Now” by Rod Stewart
63. “Home Again” by Elton John
64. “Because We Can” by Bon Jovi
65. “On Top of the World” by Imagine Dragons
66. “Mirrors” by Justin Timberlake
67. “People Like Us” by Kelly Clarkson
68. “Let It Go” by Idina Menzel
69. “I Wan’na Be Like You” by Robbie Williams feat. Olly Murs
70. “Gone, Gone, Gone” by Phillip Phillips