Best Music of 2010
I have been sitting on my best-of list for too long so I decided to just get it up before it got buried in the my pile of unpublished posts. Better late than never, I suppose. Here’s what got the most play on my iPod last year:
Best Alubums of 2010
1. The Suburbs, by Arcade Fire
I was one of the few people who wasn’t blown away by Arcade Fire’s first two albums. But this one really blew me away. The suburb theme really resonated with me. Worth the hype and recognition they got this year.
2. Before Today, by Ariel Pink’s Haunted Graffiti
More than any other album, this one felt really original as if it could have been released ten years ago or ten years in the future and it would still be great.
3. Brothers, by The Black Keys
There best album since Rubber Factory.
4. High Violet, by The National
I like this band more with every release. At this rate they will be my favorite band by 2013.
5. Broken Bells
The closest thing to a Shins album in 2010.
6. Contra, by Vampire Weekend
Probably my most anticipated album of the year and it didn’t disappoint.
7. Congratulations, by MGMT
Hands down the worst album art of the year. Luckily the music is really good.
8. Catching a Tiger, by Lissie
I can’t remember another vocalist that has captivated my the way Lissie has. She just goes for it. Beautiful. I was going to embed a video here, but I couldn’t pick one. Jump over to YouTube and watch her perform.
9. Tron Soundtrack, by Daft Punk
Don’t go into this one expecting a typical Daft Punk album, but it is some great music.
10. Big Echo, by Morning Benders
Watch this video and you will be hooked on this band.
Honorable Mention:
Quit Music, by Meeting of Important People
Courage of Others, by Midlake
Sigh No More, by Mumford & Sons
Astro Coast, by Surfer Blood
Transference, by Spoon
Write about Love, by Belle and Sebastian
Biggest dissappointments of the year:
These last 5 albums suffered from my expectations being too high. They are all good and worth listening to, but they can’t compare to the greatness of past efforts.
Tomorrow Morning and End Times, by Eels
Realism, by Magnetic Fields
Age of Adz, by Sufjan Stevens
Lonely Avenue, by Ben Folds
Hurley, by Weezer
