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Exclaim!'s 20 Best Dance & Electronic Albums of 2011

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LIST SUMMARY
List Rating: 79
Based on 146 album ratings

Genre Breakdown:
Dubstep (6), Electronic (5), Chillwave (1), R&B (1), Drone (1), Experimental Rock (1), Trip Hop (1), Dancehall (1), Disco-House (1), Experimental (1), Indie Pop (1)

1. James Blake - James Blake

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


2. Nicolas Jaar - Space Is Only Noise

Nicolas Jaar - Space Is Only Noise
Released: Jan 31st, 2011
Genre: Electronic
Overall Rating: 82


3. SBTRKT - SBTRKT

SBTRKT - SBTRKT
Released: Jun 28th, 2011
Genre: Dubstep
Overall Rating: 77


4. Oneohtrix Point Never - Replica

Oneohtrix Point Never - Replica
Released: Nov 8th, 2011
Genre: Drone
Overall Rating: 84


5. Rustie - Glass Swords

Rustie - Glass Swords
Released: Oct 11th, 2011
Genre: Dubstep
Overall Rating: 80


6. Amon Tobin - ISAM

Amon Tobin - ISAM
Released: May 24th, 2011
Genre: Electronic
Overall Rating: 67


7. The Field - Looping State of Mind

The Field - Looping State of Mind
Released: Oct 11th, 2011
Genre: Electronic
Overall Rating: 85


8. Little Dragon - Ritual Union

Little Dragon - Ritual Union
Released: Jul 26th, 2011
Genre: Trip Hop
Overall Rating: 69


9. Gang Gang Dance - Eye Contact

Gang Gang Dance - Eye Contact
Released: May 10th, 2011
Genre: Experimental Rock
Overall Rating: 83


10. Africa Hitech - 93 Million Miles

Africa Hitech - 93 Million Miles
Released: May 10th, 2011
Genre: Dubstep
Overall Rating: 78


11. Katy B - On a Mission

Katy B - On a Mission
Released: Apr 5th, 2011
Genre: Dubstep
Overall Rating: 85


12. Hudson Mohawke - Satin Panthers

Hudson Mohawke - Satin Panthers
Released: Aug 1st, 2011
Genre: Experimental
Overall Rating: 73


13. Junior Boys - It's All True

Junior Boys - It's All True
Released: Jun 14th, 2011
Genre: Electronic
Overall Rating: 78


14. Zomby - Dedication

Zomby - Dedication
Released: Jul 12th, 2011
Genre: Dubstep
Overall Rating: 79


15. Babe Rainbow - Endless Path

Babe Rainbow - Endless Path
Released: Jun 20th, 2011
Genre: Electronic
Overall Rating: NR


16. Ford & Lopatin - Channel Pressure

Ford & Lopatin - Channel Pressure
Released: Jun 7th, 2011
Genre: Chillwave
Overall Rating: 77


17. Jamie Woon - Mirrorwriting

Jamie Woon - Mirrorwriting
Released: Apr 19th, 2011
Genre: R&B
Overall Rating: 79


18. Miracle Fortress - Was I the Wave?

Miracle Fortress - Was I the Wave?
Released: May 17th, 2011
Genre: Indie Pop
Overall Rating: 69


19. Azari & III - Azari & III

Azari & III - Azari & III
Released: Aug 1st, 2011
Genre: Disco-House
Overall Rating: 74


20. Toddla T - Watch Me Dance

Toddla T - Watch Me Dance
Released: Sep 13th, 2011
Genre: Dancehall
Overall Rating: 70



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Original Source: http://exclaim.ca/Features/YearInReview/dance_electronic_2011_year_in_review

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