This year I listened to much, much more music than I have in past years. Whereas in ’09 and ’10 there weren’t that many to cut, in 2011 I listened to many more albums than could fit in a Top Ten. Honorable mentions should definitely go to (in no particular order):
- Wilco
- Florence + The Machine
- James Blake
- Scott Donaldson
- Beirut
- Shabazz Palaces
- And more… I’m sure some noteworthy works are missing from this list.
You can read supporting evidence for each item in my full article at Playground Misnomer. But if you’re the type who just wants to see the list, check it out below.
10. Jay-Z/Kanye West - Watch the Throne
9. The Rural Alberta Advantage - Departing
8. Little Dragon - Ritual Union
7. tUnE-yArDs - w h o k i l l
6. Handsome Furs - Sound Kapital
5. Panda Bear - Tomboy
4. Battles - Gloss Drop
3. St. Vincent - Strange Mercy
2. Bon Iver - Bon Iver
1. Emmy the Great - Virtue
