Friday, December 2, 2011

Top Ten Albmums of 2011 so far...

That time of year is quickly approaching for everyone's top Albums of the Year lists. I'm bored at work, as I work out my last two weeks before heading to greener pastures, so here is mine.

#10 Young the Giant, Young the Giant
My Body was released in early Jan and a lot of people including myself forgot about these guys between the relese of the single and the album's release in June. "My Body" and "Cough Syrup" were clearly the best tracks on the album. I recommend "Apartment" for your listening Pleasure





#9 TV on the Radio, Nine Types of Light
Fun is the best word to descrive TVoTR's latest offering. Lot's of tracks that are just fun to listen to. Nothing here made me sit up and wonder about my existence or question my role in society. It is a pleasure listening to this album.
Recommended Track "Keep Your Heart"




#8 Raphael Saadiq, Stone Rollin'
The Obsererver stated perfectly "this is straight out of the 60's" Take a listen.
Recommended Track "Stone Rollin"





#7 Noah & The Whale, Last Night on Earth
Fun album, little bit of Pep, Stacey is a big fan. L.I.F.E.G.O.E.S.O.N. is a fun track. the album is very listenable and is an acceptable background when meeting with clients to talk about their financial future.
Recommended track "Life is Life"




#6 Arctic Monkeys, Suck it and See
My suprise album of the year. I really didn't expect much from this album, Humbug was a 6 or 7 out of 10 and I thought this one would fall flat. Totally suprised. Take a listen to "brick By Brick" and "She's Thunderstorms".
Recommended Track "Don't Sit Down 'Cause I Moved Your Chair"



#5 Blink 182, Neighborhoods
Years in the making. Blink 182 reunites and puts out their first studio album in over 5 years. The Boys have grown up a little since their self title release in 2003. I emphasize the "little" in the previous sentence, these guys aren't going to be speaking at any commencement excercise in the future, but they aren't mindless for mindless sake anymore.
Recommended Track "Kaleidoscope"

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#4 Foster the People, Torches
What hasn't been said about this album, it's catchy, it's overplayed, It's awesome. Pumped up Kicks is a huge hit. Big enough that Jack runs around singing "better run, better run faster than my bullet"
Recommended Track "Call it What you Want"



#3 Foo Fighters, Wasting Light
I am a huge Foo fan. I anxiously await most of their albums and end up listening to them for a couple weeks straight, take a break and come back in a couple months. This album is still in the CD player and I listen to it at least once a week. Recommended Track "Walk"




#2 Adele, 21
Yes the radio is killig this album and quite frankly this album should be number 1, if only every radio station in the country weren't playing this album at least 3 times an hour. Recommended Track "Turning Tables"



#1 Cold Play, Mylo Xyloto
Bruce remarked over the weekend that he couldn't figure out why this is the most hated band in the world. I struggle with that question, is it Chris Martins, attitude or the fact that every album they put out is a huge hit. Mylo is no exception, cuts 2-6 are incredibly radio friendly and I can't stop listening. Recommended Track "Hurts Like Heaven"




This list is subject to change as the Black Keyes new album is out next week.

Taylor