Spin's Top 40 Albums of 2010



LIST SUMMARY

List Rating: 81
Based on 382 album ratings

Genre Breakdown:
Indie Rock (10), Hip Hop (7), Electronic (4), Rock (3), Alternative Rock (2), Soul (2), Indie Pop (2), Experimental (2), Dream Pop (1), Noise Pop (1), Electropop (1), Garage Rock (1), Alternative Hip-Hop (1), Lo-Fi (1), Punk (1), Country (1)

1. Kanye West - My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy

Kanye West - My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy
MUST HEAR
Released: Nov 22nd, 2010
Genre: Hip Hop
CRITIC SCORE
93
Based on
16 reviews
USER SCORE
92
Based on
52 ratings




2. Deerhunter - Halcyon Digest

Deerhunter - Halcyon Digest
MUST HEAR
Released: Sep 28th, 2010
Genre: Indie Rock
CRITIC SCORE
86
Based on
16 reviews
USER SCORE
87
Based on
34 ratings




3. Arcade Fire - The Suburbs

Arcade Fire - The Suburbs
MUST HEAR
Released: Aug 3rd, 2010
Genre: Indie Rock
CRITIC SCORE
88
Based on
14 reviews
USER SCORE
86
Based on
54 ratings




4. LCD Soundsystem - This Is Happening

LCD Soundsystem - This Is Happening
MUST HEAR
Released: May 18th, 2010
Genre: Electronic
CRITIC SCORE
88
Based on
14 reviews
USER SCORE
88
Based on
41 ratings




5. Jamey Johnson - The Guitar Song

Jamey Johnson - The Guitar Song
Released: Sep 14th, 2010
Genre: Country
CRITIC SCORE
89
Based on
4 reviews
USER SCORE
87
Based on
3 ratings




6. Janelle Monae - The ArchAndroid

Janelle Monae - The ArchAndroid
Released: May 18th, 2010
Genre: Soul
CRITIC SCORE
88
Based on
14 reviews
USER SCORE
84
Based on
15 ratings




7. Grinderman - Grinderman 2

Grinderman - Grinderman 2
Released: Sep 14th, 2010
Genre: Garage Rock
CRITIC SCORE
80
Based on
9 reviews
USER SCORE
87
Based on
10 ratings




8. M.I.A. - /\/\/\Y/\

M.I.A. - /\/\/\Y/\
Released: Jul 13th, 2010
Genre: Hip Hop
CRITIC SCORE
71
Based on
12 reviews
USER SCORE
77
Based on
11 ratings




9. Kid Cudi - Man on the Moon II: The Legend of Mr. Rager

Kid Cudi - Man on the Moon II: The Legend of Mr. Rager
Released: Nov 9th, 2010
Genre: Hip Hop
CRITIC SCORE
69
Based on
8 reviews
USER SCORE
75
Based on
2 ratings




10. Robyn - Body Talk Pt. 1

Robyn - Body Talk Pt. 1
Released: Jun 15th, 2010
Genre: Electropop
CRITIC SCORE
81
Based on
8 reviews
USER SCORE
76
Based on
3 ratings




11. Vampire Weekend - Contra

Vampire Weekend - Contra
Released: Jan 12th, 2010
Genre: Indie Rock
CRITIC SCORE
79
Based on
13 reviews
USER SCORE
83
Based on
27 ratings




12. Yeasayer - Odd Blood

Yeasayer - Odd Blood
Released: Feb 9th, 2010
Genre: Experimental
CRITIC SCORE
75
Based on
11 reviews
USER SCORE
81
Based on
8 ratings




13. Big Boi - Sir Lucious Left Foot: The Son of Chico Dusty

Big Boi - Sir Lucious Left Foot: The Son of Chico Dusty
Released: Jul 6th, 2010
Genre: Hip Hop
CRITIC SCORE
87
Based on
13 reviews
USER SCORE
88
Based on
14 ratings




14. Best Coast - Crazy for You

Best Coast - Crazy for You
Released: Jul 27th, 2010
Genre: Indie Pop
CRITIC SCORE
79
Based on
8 reviews
USER SCORE
73
Based on
7 ratings




15. Titus Andronicus - The Monitor

Titus Andronicus - The Monitor
Released: Mar 9th, 2010
Genre: Indie Rock
CRITIC SCORE
82
Based on
14 reviews
USER SCORE
85
Based on
12 ratings




16. Drake - Thank Me Later

Drake - Thank Me Later
Released: Jun 15th, 2010
Genre: Hip Hop
CRITIC SCORE
79
Based on
6 reviews
USER SCORE
76
Based on
8 ratings




17. Beach House - Teen Dream

Beach House - Teen Dream
Released: Jan 26th, 2010
Genre: Dream Pop
CRITIC SCORE
85
Based on
13 reviews
USER SCORE
87
Based on
48 ratings




18. Superchunk - Majesty Shredding

Superchunk - Majesty Shredding
Released: Sep 14th, 2010
Genre: Indie Rock
CRITIC SCORE
83
Based on
8 reviews
USER SCORE
74
Based on
2 ratings




19. No Age - Everything in Between

No Age - Everything in Between
Released: Sep 28th, 2010
Genre: Indie Rock
CRITIC SCORE
81
Based on
13 reviews
USER SCORE
81
Based on
5 ratings




20. MGMT - Congratulations

MGMT - Congratulations
Released: Apr 13th, 2010
Genre: Electronic
CRITIC SCORE
68
Based on
11 reviews
USER SCORE
77
Based on
12 ratings




21. Crystal Castles - Crystal Castles

Crystal Castles - Crystal Castles
Released: May 25th, 2010
Genre: Electronic
CRITIC SCORE
79
Based on
9 reviews
USER SCORE
86
Based on
23 ratings




22. Cee-Lo Green - The Lady Killer

Cee-Lo Green - The Lady Killer
Released: Nov 9th, 2010
Genre: Soul
CRITIC SCORE
79
Based on
11 reviews
USER SCORE
73
Based on
4 ratings




23. Gorillaz - Plastic Beach

Gorillaz - Plastic Beach
Released: Mar 9th, 2010
Genre: Alternative Hip-Hop
CRITIC SCORE
85
Based on
11 reviews
USER SCORE
78
Based on
20 ratings




24. Wavves - King of the Beach

Wavves - King of the Beach
Released: Aug 3rd, 2010
Genre: Lo-Fi
CRITIC SCORE
80
Based on
8 reviews
USER SCORE
78
Based on
14 ratings




25. of Montreal - False Priest

of Montreal - False Priest
Released: Sep 14th, 2010
Genre: Indie Pop
CRITIC SCORE
73
Based on
10 reviews
USER SCORE
77
Based on
5 ratings




26. The National - High Violet

The National - High Violet
MUST HEAR
Released: May 11th, 2010
Genre: Indie Rock
CRITIC SCORE
87
Based on
16 reviews
USER SCORE
88
Based on
45 ratings




27. Glasser - Ring

Glasser - Ring
Released: Sep 28th, 2010
Genre: Experimental
CRITIC SCORE
76
Based on
6 reviews
USER SCORE
84
Based on
2 ratings




28. Neil Young - Le Noise

Neil Young - Le Noise
Released: Sep 28th, 2010
Genre: Rock
CRITIC SCORE
75
Based on
7 reviews
USER SCORE
79
Based on
3 ratings




29. Sleigh Bells - Treats

Sleigh Bells - Treats
MUST HEAR
Released: May 11th, 2010
Genre: Noise Pop
CRITIC SCORE
87
Based on
15 reviews
USER SCORE
84
Based on
22 ratings




30. The Black Keys - Brothers

The Black Keys - Brothers
Released: May 18th, 2010
Genre: Rock
CRITIC SCORE
79
Based on
10 reviews
USER SCORE
87
Based on
25 ratings




31. Spoon - Transference

Spoon - Transference
Released: Jan 19th, 2010
Genre: Indie Rock
CRITIC SCORE
77
Based on
9 reviews
USER SCORE
78
Based on
7 ratings




32. Big K.R.I.T. - K.R.I.T. Wuz Here

Big K.R.I.T. - K.R.I.T. Wuz Here
Released: Jul 27th, 2010
Genre: Hip Hop
CRITIC SCORE
78
Based on
2 reviews
USER SCORE
89
Based on
2 ratings




33. Ted Leo and the Pharmacists - The Brutalist Bricks

Ted Leo and the Pharmacists - The Brutalist Bricks
Released: Mar 9th, 2010
Genre: Indie Rock
CRITIC SCORE
70
Based on
7 reviews
USER SCORE
72
Based on
3 ratings




34. Against Me! - White Crosses

Against Me! - White Crosses
Released: Jun 8th, 2010
Genre: Punk
CRITIC SCORE
77
Based on
3 reviews
USER SCORE
72
Based on
1 rating




35. Robert Plant - Band of Joy

Robert Plant - Band of Joy
Released: Sep 14th, 2010
Genre: Rock
CRITIC SCORE
85
Based on
5 reviews
USER SCORE
82
Based on
1 rating




36. The Gaslight Anthem - American Slang

The Gaslight Anthem - American Slang
Released: Jun 15th, 2010
Genre: Alternative Rock
CRITIC SCORE
81
Based on
8 reviews
USER SCORE
73
Based on
3 ratings




37. The Walkmen - Lisbon

The Walkmen - Lisbon
MUST HEAR
Released: Sep 14th, 2010
Genre: Indie Rock
CRITIC SCORE
85
Based on
15 reviews
USER SCORE
83
Based on
10 ratings




38. Eminem - Recovery

Eminem - Recovery
Released: Jun 22nd, 2010
Genre: Hip Hop
CRITIC SCORE
52
Based on
7 reviews
USER SCORE
52
Based on
5 ratings




39. Caribou - Swim

Caribou - Swim
Released: Apr 20th, 2010
Genre: Electronic
CRITIC SCORE
83
Based on
15 reviews
USER SCORE
82
Based on
26 ratings




40. Teenage Fanclub - Shadows

Teenage Fanclub - Shadows
Released: Jun 8th, 2010
Genre: Alternative Rock
CRITIC SCORE
78
Based on
9 reviews
USER SCORE
NR




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