Genre-Hip/Hop
Stand Out Tracks- Shutterbug, Tangerine, Shine Blockas, Lookin For Ya, Royal Flush
9. Frightened Rabbit- "Winter of Mixed Drinks"
Genre- Alt-Rock
Stand Out Tracks- Swim Until You Can't See Land, The Lonliness, Nothing Like You
8. Foals- "Total Life Forever"
Genre- Alt-Rock
Stand Out Tracks- Spanish Sahara, Two Trees, Miami, The Orient
7. Eminem- "Recovery"
Genre- Rap
Stand Out Tracks- No Love, Not Afraid, Love the Way You Lie
6. Delorean- "Subiza"
Genre- Electronic
Stand Out Tracks- Stay Close, Real Love, Infinite Desert
5. Ratatat-"LP4"
Genre- Electronic
Stand Out Tracks- Sunblocks, Bob Gandhi, Drugs
4. Jonsi- "Go"
Genre- Icelandic Post-Rock
Stand Out Tracks- Go Do, Animal Arithmetic, Tornado, Around Us
3. Interpol- "Interpol"
Genre- Alt-Rock
Stand Out Tracks- Barricade, Lights, Memory Serves, Try It On, The Undoing
2. Mumford & Sons- "Sigh No More"
Genre- Folk/Bluegrass
Stand Out Tracks- The Cave, Little Lion Man, White Blank Page, Sigh No More
1. Yeasayer- "Odd Blood"
Genre- Indie Alt-Rock
Stand Out Tracks- Ambling Alp, ONE, I Remember, Madder Red, Love Me Girl
Why it deserves this honor-
Odd Blood may have come out in early February, but it has stood the test of time like no other album this year. I continue to enjoy it to this day for it's unique synthesis of retro and futuristic sound effects. The fusion of the mesmerizing elements of psychedelic rock and the infectious beats of eighties dance music makes it one of the most addictive albums I've ever come across. There are soulful ballads and inspirational songs that can provide motivation during exercise or relaxation after a long day. There are a few filler songs, but they aren't terrible. They just don't compare well to the songs I like. Their first album called All Hour Cymbals (2007) was just as good, maybe even a little better. This artistic band from Brooklyn deserves recognition for their efforts. I'm looking forward to their next album, but will continue to enjoy what they've already released.
Honorable Mention
1. Maximum Balloon- "Maximum Balloon"2. Menomena- "Mines"
3. Pendulum- "Immersion"
4. Deerhunter- "Halycon Digest"
5. LCD Soundsystem- "This is Happening"
Anticipated Upcoming Releases
1. Kings of Leon- "Come Around Sundown" (Oct 19, 2010)
2. Kid Cudi- "Man on the Moon II: The Legend of Mr. Rager" (Oct. 26, 2010)
3. Brian Eno- "Small Craft on Milk Sea" (Nov. 2, 2010)
4. Cee-Lo Green- "The Lady Killer" (Nov. 9, 2010)
5. Kanye West- "My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy" (Nov. 22, 2010)
