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Billboard Critics' 10 Best Albums of 2011

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LIST SUMMARY
List Rating: 81
Based on 106 album ratings

Genre Breakdown:
R&B (2), Hip Hop (2), Soul (1), Indie Pop (1), Dubstep (1), Indie Folk (1), Indie Rock (1), Hardcore Punk (1)

1. Adele - 21

Adele - 21
Released: Feb 22nd, 2011
Genre: Soul
Overall Rating: 77


2. Bon Iver - Bon Iver, Bon Iver

Bon Iver - Bon Iver, Bon Iver
MUST HEAR
Released: Jun 21st, 2011
Genre: Indie Folk
Overall Rating: 84


3. Kanye West & Jay-Z - Watch the Throne

Kanye West & Jay-Z - Watch the Throne
Released: Aug 8th, 2011
Genre: Hip Hop
Overall Rating: 78


4. Frank Ocean - Nostalgia, Ultra.

Frank Ocean - Nostalgia, Ultra.
Released: Feb 18th, 2011
Genre: R&B
Overall Rating: 76


5. Drake - Take Care

Drake - Take Care
Released: Nov 15th, 2011
Genre: Hip Hop
Overall Rating: 81


6. Fucked Up - David Comes to Life

Fucked Up - David Comes to Life
Released: Jun 7th, 2011
Genre: Hardcore Punk
Overall Rating: 85


7. The Weeknd - House of Balloons

The Weeknd - House of Balloons
MUST HEAR
Released: Mar 21st, 2011
Genre: R&B
Overall Rating: 84


8. Florence + The Machine - Ceremonials

Florence + The Machine - Ceremonials
Released: Nov 1st, 2011
Genre: Indie Pop
Overall Rating: 74


9. James Blake - James Blake

James Blake - James Blake
MUST HEAR
Released: Feb 8th, 2011
Genre: Dubstep
Overall Rating: 85


10. The Joy Formidable - The Big Roar

The Joy Formidable - The Big Roar
Released: Mar 15th, 2011
Genre: Indie Rock
Overall Rating: 78



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