Under the Radar's Top 50 Albums of 2011



LIST SUMMARY
VIEW ORIGINAL LIST

List Rating: 79
Based on 561 album ratings

Genre Breakdown:
Indie Rock (9), Indie Pop (7), Alternative Rock (6), Experimental (4), Indie Folk (3), Lo-Fi (3), Chillwave (3), Experimental Rock (3), Dubstep (2), Electronic (2), Singer-Songwriter (1), Electropop (1), Shoegaze (1), Post-Punk (1), Hardcore Punk (1), Dream Pop (1), Rock (1), Psychedelic (1)

1. St. Vincent - Strange Mercy

St. Vincent - Strange Mercy
MUST HEAR
Released: Sep 13th, 2011
Genre: Indie Pop
CRITIC SCORE
89
Based on
16 reviews
USER SCORE
88
Based on
38 ratings



2. M83 - Hurry Up, We're Dreaming

M83 - Hurry Up, We're Dreaming
Released: Oct 18th, 2011
Genre: Electronic
CRITIC SCORE
78
Based on
15 reviews
USER SCORE
83
Based on
35 ratings



3. Bon Iver - Bon Iver, Bon Iver

Bon Iver - Bon Iver, Bon Iver
MUST HEAR
Released: Jun 21st, 2011
Genre: Indie Folk
CRITIC SCORE
83
Based on
16 reviews
USER SCORE
89
Based on
54 ratings



4. Fleet Foxes - Helplessness Blues

Fleet Foxes - Helplessness Blues
Released: May 3rd, 2011
Genre: Indie Folk
CRITIC SCORE
86
Based on
16 reviews
USER SCORE
87
Based on
37 ratings



5. The Horrors - Skying

The Horrors - Skying
MUST HEAR
Released: Jul 26th, 2011
Genre: Alternative Rock
CRITIC SCORE
83
Based on
19 reviews
USER SCORE
85
Based on
12 ratings



6. EMA - Past Life Martyred Saints

EMA - Past Life Martyred Saints
MUST HEAR
Released: May 10th, 2011
Genre: Experimental
CRITIC SCORE
84
Based on
12 reviews
USER SCORE
82
Based on
13 ratings



7. PJ Harvey - Let England Shake

PJ Harvey - Let England Shake
MUST HEAR
Released: Feb 15th, 2011
Genre: Alternative Rock
CRITIC SCORE
90
Based on
18 reviews
USER SCORE
87
Based on
36 ratings



8. Yuck - Yuck

Yuck - Yuck
MUST HEAR
Released: Feb 15th, 2011
Genre: Alternative Rock
CRITIC SCORE
77
Based on
14 reviews
USER SCORE
82
Based on
16 ratings



9. Washed Out - Within and Without

Washed Out - Within and Without
MUST HEAR
Released: Jul 12th, 2011
Genre: Chillwave
CRITIC SCORE
71
Based on
15 reviews
USER SCORE
82
Based on
13 ratings



10. Anna Calvi - Anna Calvi

Anna Calvi - Anna Calvi
Released: Mar 1st, 2011
Genre: Indie Pop
CRITIC SCORE
74
Based on
7 reviews
USER SCORE
81
Based on
6 ratings



11. The War on Drugs - Slave Ambient

The War on Drugs - Slave Ambient
Released: Aug 16th, 2011
Genre: Indie Rock
CRITIC SCORE
82
Based on
13 reviews
USER SCORE
78
Based on
10 ratings



12. I Break Horses - Hearts

I Break Horses - Hearts
Released: Aug 23rd, 2011
Genre: Shoegaze
CRITIC SCORE
75
Based on
6 reviews
USER SCORE
80
Based on
3 ratings



13. Florence + The Machine - Ceremonials

Florence + The Machine - Ceremonials
Released: Nov 1st, 2011
Genre: Indie Pop
CRITIC SCORE
74
Based on
13 reviews
USER SCORE
82
Based on
17 ratings



14. SBTRKT - SBTRKT

SBTRKT - SBTRKT
Released: Jun 28th, 2011
Genre: Dubstep
CRITIC SCORE
78
Based on
11 reviews
USER SCORE
83
Based on
16 ratings



15. Death Cab For Cutie - Codes and Keys

Death Cab For Cutie - Codes and Keys
Released: May 31st, 2011
Genre: Indie Rock
CRITIC SCORE
64
Based on
11 reviews
USER SCORE
70
Based on
6 ratings



16. Elbow - Build a Rocket Boys!

Elbow - Build a Rocket Boys!
Released: Apr 12th, 2011
Genre: Alternative Rock
CRITIC SCORE
78
Based on
11 reviews
USER SCORE
80
Based on
6 ratings



17. Youth Lagoon - The Year of Hibernation

Youth Lagoon - The Year of Hibernation
MUST HEAR
Released: Sep 27th, 2011
Genre: Dream Pop
CRITIC SCORE
79
Based on
10 reviews
USER SCORE
84
Based on
31 ratings



18. Cat's Eyes - Cat's Eyes

Cat's Eyes - Cat's Eyes
Released: May 17th, 2011
Genre: Indie Pop
CRITIC SCORE
75
Based on
9 reviews
USER SCORE
74
Based on
1 rating



19. Toro Y Moi - Underneath The Pine

Toro Y Moi - Underneath The Pine
Released: Feb 22nd, 2011
Genre: Chillwave
CRITIC SCORE
79
Based on
16 reviews
USER SCORE
82
Based on
14 ratings



20. Beirut - The Rip Tide

Beirut - The Rip Tide
Released: Aug 30th, 2011
Genre: Indie Folk
CRITIC SCORE
79
Based on
11 reviews
USER SCORE
81
Based on
14 ratings



21. John Maus - We Must Become the Pitiless Censors of Ourselves

John Maus - We Must Become the Pitiless Censors of Ourselves
Released: Jun 28th, 2011
Genre: Experimental
CRITIC SCORE
78
Based on
11 reviews
USER SCORE
88
Based on
8 ratings



22. tUnE-yArDs - w h o k i l l

tUnE-yArDs - w h o k i l l
Released: Apr 19th, 2011
Genre: Experimental
CRITIC SCORE
87
Based on
16 reviews
USER SCORE
85
Based on
25 ratings



23. Wild Flag - Wild Flag

Wild Flag - Wild Flag
Released: Sep 13th, 2011
Genre: Indie Rock
CRITIC SCORE
82
Based on
11 reviews
USER SCORE
78
Based on
8 ratings



24. Destroyer - Kaputt

Destroyer - Kaputt
MUST HEAR
Released: Jan 25th, 2011
Genre: Indie Rock
CRITIC SCORE
85
Based on
16 reviews
USER SCORE
84
Based on
30 ratings



25. Slow Club - Paradise

Slow Club - Paradise
Released: Sep 13th, 2011
Genre: Indie Pop
CRITIC SCORE
80
Based on
8 reviews
USER SCORE
81
Based on
3 ratings



26. Kurt Vile - Smoke Ring for My Halo

Kurt Vile - Smoke Ring for My Halo
MUST HEAR
Released: Mar 8th, 2011
Genre: Rock
CRITIC SCORE
80
Based on
13 reviews
USER SCORE
83
Based on
17 ratings



27. Wild Beasts - Smother

Wild Beasts - Smother
MUST HEAR
Released: May 10th, 2011
Genre: Indie Rock
CRITIC SCORE
82
Based on
13 reviews
USER SCORE
86
Based on
15 ratings



28. Cut Copy - Zonoscope

Cut Copy - Zonoscope
MUST HEAR
Released: Feb 8th, 2011
Genre: Electropop
CRITIC SCORE
79
Based on
14 reviews
USER SCORE
80
Based on
12 ratings



29. Real Estate - Days

Real Estate - Days
MUST HEAR
Released: Oct 18th, 2011
Genre: Lo-Fi
CRITIC SCORE
80
Based on
11 reviews
USER SCORE
82
Based on
24 ratings



30. TV on the Radio - Nine Types of Light

TV on the Radio - Nine Types of Light
Released: Apr 12th, 2011
Genre: Experimental Rock
CRITIC SCORE
81
Based on
15 reviews
USER SCORE
80
Based on
13 ratings



31. Hooray for Earth - True Loves

Hooray for Earth - True Loves
Released: Jun 7th, 2011
Genre: Indie Rock
CRITIC SCORE
77
Based on
9 reviews
USER SCORE
79
Based on
3 ratings



32. Atlas Sound - Parallax

Atlas Sound - Parallax
MUST HEAR
Released: Nov 8th, 2011
Genre: Experimental
CRITIC SCORE
84
Based on
15 reviews
USER SCORE
81
Based on
13 ratings



33. Gang Gang Dance - Eye Contact

Gang Gang Dance - Eye Contact
Released: May 10th, 2011
Genre: Experimental Rock
CRITIC SCORE
83
Based on
13 reviews
USER SCORE
82
Based on
9 ratings



34. James Blake - James Blake

James Blake - James Blake
MUST HEAR
Released: Feb 8th, 2011
Genre: Dubstep
CRITIC SCORE
85
Based on
16 reviews
USER SCORE
87
Based on
43 ratings



35. Telekinesis - 12 Desperate Straight Lines

Telekinesis - 12 Desperate Straight Lines
Released: Feb 15th, 2011
Genre: Indie Rock
CRITIC SCORE
69
Based on
11 reviews
USER SCORE
72
Based on
1 rating



36. Metronomy - The English Riviera

Metronomy - The English Riviera
Released: Apr 12th, 2011
Genre: Electronic
CRITIC SCORE
69
Based on
8 reviews
USER SCORE
85
Based on
21 ratings



37. Summer Camp - Welcome to Condale

Summer Camp - Welcome to Condale
Released: Nov 8th, 2011
Genre: Indie Pop
CRITIC SCORE
68
Based on
4 reviews
USER SCORE
82
Based on
1 rating



38. Friendly Fires - Pala

Friendly Fires - Pala
Released: May 24th, 2011
CRITIC SCORE
79
Based on
10 reviews
USER SCORE
77
Based on
9 ratings



39. Fucked Up - David Comes to Life

Fucked Up - David Comes to Life
Released: Jun 7th, 2011
Genre: Hardcore Punk
CRITIC SCORE
85
Based on
15 reviews
USER SCORE
81
Based on
8 ratings



40. Dum Dum Girls - Only In Dreams

Dum Dum Girls - Only In Dreams
Released: Sep 27th, 2011
Genre: Lo-Fi
CRITIC SCORE
72
Based on
12 reviews
USER SCORE
80
Based on
5 ratings



41. Wilco - The Whole Love

Wilco - The Whole Love
Released: Sep 27th, 2011
Genre: Alternative Rock
CRITIC SCORE
77
Based on
14 reviews
USER SCORE
73
Based on
11 ratings



42. Smith Westerns - Dye It Blonde

Smith Westerns - Dye It Blonde
Released: Jan 18th, 2011
Genre: Indie Rock
CRITIC SCORE
85
Based on
13 reviews
USER SCORE
79
Based on
8 ratings



43. The Pains of Being Pure at Heart - Belong

The Pains of Being Pure at Heart - Belong
Released: Mar 29th, 2011
Genre: Indie Pop
CRITIC SCORE
77
Based on
14 reviews
USER SCORE
73
Based on
9 ratings



44. S.C.U.M. - Again Into Eyes

S.C.U.M. - Again Into Eyes
Released: Oct 4th, 2011
Genre: Post-Punk
CRITIC SCORE
73
Based on
6 reviews
USER SCORE
85
Based on
1 rating



45. Radiohead - The King of Limbs

Radiohead - The King of Limbs
Released: Feb 19th, 2011
Genre: Experimental Rock
CRITIC SCORE
80
Based on
13 reviews
USER SCORE
81
Based on
37 ratings



46. The Stepkids - The Stepkids

The Stepkids - The Stepkids
Released: Sep 27th, 2011
Genre: Psychedelic
CRITIC SCORE
69
Based on
2 reviews
USER SCORE
NR



47. WU LYF - Go Tell Fire to the Mountain

WU LYF - Go Tell Fire to the Mountain
Released: Jun 21st, 2011
Genre: Lo-Fi
CRITIC SCORE
77
Based on
9 reviews
USER SCORE
86
Based on
13 ratings



48. British Sea Power - Valhalla Dancehall

British Sea Power - Valhalla Dancehall
Released: Jan 11th, 2011
Genre: Indie Rock
CRITIC SCORE
68
Based on
12 reviews
USER SCORE
75
Based on
2 ratings



49. R.E.M. - Collapse Into Now

R.E.M. - Collapse Into Now
Released: Mar 8th, 2011
Genre: Alternative Rock
CRITIC SCORE
74
Based on
10 reviews
USER SCORE
69
Based on
7 ratings



50. Neon Indian - Era Extrana

Neon Indian - Era Extrana
Released: Sep 13th, 2011
Genre: Chillwave
CRITIC SCORE
74
Based on
13 reviews
USER SCORE
77
Based on
12 ratings



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