Oh, he also hit his head?!
No, I didn't. I also didn't get replaced by a shapeshifter from a parallel universe nor did I get compelled by one of the Salvatore brothers to do it. The simple reason I'm suddenly talking about music is that 2010 is the first year in a while that I felt like I had listened to enough albums to be able to make a presentable list. So here we go:
My Top Albums 2010:
10. Miniature Tigers - Fortress
While I like their catchier debut better, this is probably a more 'mature' album and still pretty enjoyable.
Try this song: "Egyptian Robe"
9. Marina & the Diamonds - The Family Jewels
Fresh artist making fresh pop. Great voice.
Try this song: "Hollywood"
8. Gold Motel - Summer House
Some fine summer pop songs from former The Hush Sound Greta Morgan's new project.
Try this song: "Summer House"
7. Arcade Fire - The Suburbs
The obvious choice? Not for me, who considered them overrated before. Their third album is probably more easily accessible, which -imo- was what their music needed.
Try this song: "Sprawl II (Mountains beyond Mountains)"
6. Broken Bells - Broken Bells
Maybe I expected even more from this Danger Mouse/James Mercer co-production but it's still a great album.
Try this song: "Mongrel Heart"
5. She & Him - Volume Two
Zoooey!! I like it better than their debut, mainly because the songs are more up-tempo.
Try this song: NRBQ-Cover "Ridin' in my car"
4. Blood Red Shoes - Fire like This
Sophomore album from this young British band, which is just as energetic and addictive as their debut.
Try this song: "Don't ask"
3. Surfer Blood - Astro Coast
New band from Florida making 90's retro pop-rock that might not be exactly innovative but still feels fresh and ambitious.
Try this song: "Floating Vibes"
2. The Like - Release Me
I liked their debut back in 2005 but this is like a completely different band making completely different music. 60's girl-group pop with truly addictive songs.
Try this song: "He's not a boy"
1. The Morning Benders - Big Echo
Another sophomore album and in this case, a giant step from an already pretty good debut. Took me a while to get into but now I can't stop listening to it.
Try this song: "Excuses"
My Top Albums 2010:
10. Miniature Tigers - Fortress
While I like their catchier debut better, this is probably a more 'mature' album and still pretty enjoyable.
Try this song: "Egyptian Robe"
9. Marina & the Diamonds - The Family Jewels
Fresh artist making fresh pop. Great voice.
Try this song: "Hollywood"
8. Gold Motel - Summer House
Some fine summer pop songs from former The Hush Sound Greta Morgan's new project.
Try this song: "Summer House"
7. Arcade Fire - The Suburbs
The obvious choice? Not for me, who considered them overrated before. Their third album is probably more easily accessible, which -imo- was what their music needed.
Try this song: "Sprawl II (Mountains beyond Mountains)"
6. Broken Bells - Broken Bells
Maybe I expected even more from this Danger Mouse/James Mercer co-production but it's still a great album.
Try this song: "Mongrel Heart"
5. She & Him - Volume Two
Zoooey!! I like it better than their debut, mainly because the songs are more up-tempo.
Try this song: NRBQ-Cover "Ridin' in my car"
4. Blood Red Shoes - Fire like This
Sophomore album from this young British band, which is just as energetic and addictive as their debut.
Try this song: "Don't ask"
3. Surfer Blood - Astro Coast
New band from Florida making 90's retro pop-rock that might not be exactly innovative but still feels fresh and ambitious.
Try this song: "Floating Vibes"
2. The Like - Release Me
I liked their debut back in 2005 but this is like a completely different band making completely different music. 60's girl-group pop with truly addictive songs.
Try this song: "He's not a boy"
1. The Morning Benders - Big Echo
Another sophomore album and in this case, a giant step from an already pretty good debut. Took me a while to get into but now I can't stop listening to it.
Try this song: "Excuses"