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Amazon's Best Albums of 2010

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LIST SUMMARY
List Rating: 78
Based on 396 album ratings

Genre Breakdown:
Indie Rock (9), Hip Hop (6), Electronic (5), Indie Pop (5), Soul (5), Folk (3), Pop (2), Rock (2), Psychedelic Pop (1), Post-Rock (1), Noise Pop (1), Dream Pop (1), Alternative Rock (1), Alternative Hip-Hop (1), Experimental Rock (1), Indie Folk (1), Singer-Songwriter (1), Trip Hop (1), Experimental (1), Electropop (1), Funk (1)

1. Mumford & Sons - Sigh No More

Mumford & Sons - Sigh No More
Released: Feb 16th, 2010
Genre: Folk
Overall Rating: 60


2. Arcade Fire - The Suburbs

Arcade Fire - The Suburbs
MUST HEAR
Released: Aug 3rd, 2010
Genre: Indie Rock
Overall Rating: 88


3. The Black Keys - Brothers

The Black Keys - Brothers
Released: May 18th, 2010
Genre: Rock
Overall Rating: 79


4. The National - High Violet

The National - High Violet
MUST HEAR
Released: May 11th, 2010
Genre: Indie Rock
Overall Rating: 87


5. LCD Soundsystem - This Is Happening

LCD Soundsystem - This Is Happening
MUST HEAR
Released: May 18th, 2010
Genre: Electronic
Overall Rating: 88


6. Kanye West - My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy

Kanye West - My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy
MUST HEAR
Released: Nov 22nd, 2010
Genre: Hip Hop
Overall Rating: 93


7. Broken Bells - Broken Bells

Broken Bells - Broken Bells
Released: Mar 9th, 2010
Genre: Indie Pop
Overall Rating: 70


8. Vampire Weekend - Contra

Vampire Weekend - Contra
Released: Jan 12th, 2010
Genre: Indie Rock
Overall Rating: 81


9. Deerhunter - Halcyon Digest

Deerhunter - Halcyon Digest
MUST HEAR
Released: Sep 28th, 2010
Genre: Indie Rock
Overall Rating: 84


10. 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
Overall Rating: 87


11. Goldfrapp - Head First

Goldfrapp - Head First
Released: Mar 23rd, 2010
Genre: Electronic
Overall Rating: 63


12. Eminem - Recovery

Eminem - Recovery
Released: Jun 22nd, 2010
Genre: Hip Hop
Overall Rating: 52


13. Spoon - Transference

Spoon - Transference
Released: Jan 19th, 2010
Genre: Indie Rock
Overall Rating: 77


14. Janelle Monae - The ArchAndroid

Janelle Monae - The ArchAndroid
Released: May 18th, 2010
Genre: Soul
Overall Rating: 87


15. Gorillaz - Plastic Beach

Gorillaz - Plastic Beach
Released: Mar 9th, 2010
Genre: Alternative Hip-Hop
Overall Rating: 84


16. Ariel Pink's Haunted Graffiti - Before Today

Ariel Pink's Haunted Graffiti - Before Today
Released: Jun 8th, 2010
Genre: Psychedelic Pop
Overall Rating: 82


17. Menomena - Mines

Menomena - Mines
Released: Jul 27th, 2010
Genre: Experimental Rock
Overall Rating: 77


18. Matt & Kim - Sidewalks

Matt & Kim - Sidewalks
Released: Nov 2nd, 2010
Genre: Indie Pop
Overall Rating: 63


19. Sia - We Are Born

Sia - We Are Born
Released: Jun 22nd, 2010
Genre: Trip Hop
Overall Rating: 65


20. Sleigh Bells - Treats

Sleigh Bells - Treats
MUST HEAR
Released: May 11th, 2010
Genre: Noise Pop
Overall Rating: 87


21. Jónsi - Go

Jónsi - Go
Released: Apr 6th, 2010
Genre: Post-Rock
Overall Rating: 83


22. Yeasayer - Odd Blood

Yeasayer - Odd Blood
Released: Feb 9th, 2010
Genre: Experimental
Overall Rating: 75


23. Local Natives - Gorilla Manor

Local Natives - Gorilla Manor
MUST HEAR
Released: Feb 16th, 2010
Genre: Indie Rock
Overall Rating: 81


24. Sufjan Stevens - The Age of Adz

Sufjan Stevens - The Age of Adz
Released: Oct 12th, 2010
Genre: Indie Folk
Overall Rating: 74


25. Kings of Leon - Come Around Sundown

Kings of Leon - Come Around Sundown
Released: Oct 19th, 2010
Genre: Rock
Overall Rating: 56


26. 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
Overall Rating: 68


27. Beach House - Teen Dream

Beach House - Teen Dream
Released: Jan 26th, 2010
Genre: Dream Pop
Overall Rating: 87


28. The Bird and the Bee - Interpreting the Masters, Vol. 1: A Tribute to Daryl Hall & John Oates

The Bird and the Bee - Interpreting the Masters, Vol. 1: A Tribute to Daryl Hall & John Oates
Released: Mar 23rd, 2010
Genre: Indie Pop
Overall Rating: NR


29. B.o.B. - B.o.B Presents: The Adventures of Bobby Ray

B.o.B. - B.o.B Presents: The Adventures of Bobby Ray
Released: Apr 27th, 2010
Genre: Hip Hop
Overall Rating: 53


30. Robyn - Body Talk

Robyn - Body Talk
Released: Nov 22nd, 2010
Genre: Electropop
Overall Rating: 86


31. Corinne Bailey Rae - The Sea

Corinne Bailey Rae - The Sea
Released: Jan 26th, 2010
Genre: Soul
Overall Rating: 76


32. The Drums - The Drums

The Drums - The Drums
Released: Jun 8th, 2010
Genre: Indie Rock
Overall Rating: 75


33. Belle & Sebastian - Write About Love

Belle & Sebastian - Write About Love
Released: Oct 12th, 2010
Genre: Indie Pop
Overall Rating: 77


34. Foals - Total Life Forever

Foals - Total Life Forever
Released: May 11th, 2010
Genre: Indie Rock
Overall Rating: 78


35. Angus & Julia Stone - Down The Way

Angus & Julia Stone - Down The Way
Released: Mar 30th, 2010
Genre: Folk
Overall Rating: 70


36. Aloe Blacc - Good Things

Aloe Blacc - Good Things
Released: Sep 28th, 2010
Genre: Soul
Overall Rating: 77


37. Avi Buffalo - Avi Buffalo

Avi Buffalo - Avi Buffalo
Released: Apr 27th, 2010
Genre: Indie Pop
Overall Rating: 80


38. Maroon 5 - Hands All Over

Maroon 5 - Hands All Over
Released: Sep 21st, 2010
Genre: Alternative Rock
Overall Rating: 90


39. Surfer Blood - Astro Coast

Surfer Blood - Astro Coast
Released: Jan 19th, 2010
Genre: Indie Rock
Overall Rating: 80


40. Two Door Cinema Club - Tourist History

Two Door Cinema Club - Tourist History
Released: Apr 27th, 2010
Genre: Electronic
Overall Rating: 70


41. Erykah Badu - New Amerykah Part Two: Return of the Ankh

Erykah Badu - New Amerykah Part Two: Return of the Ankh
Released: Mar 30th, 2010
Genre: Soul
Overall Rating: 84


42. Bruno Mars - Doo - Wops & Hooligans

Bruno Mars - Doo - Wops & Hooligans
Released: Oct 5th, 2010
Genre: Pop
Overall Rating: 60


43. Matt Costa - Mobile Chateau

Matt Costa - Mobile Chateau
Released: Sep 21st, 2010
Genre: Singer-Songwriter
Overall Rating: 80


44. Cee-Lo Green - The Lady Killer

Cee-Lo Green - The Lady Killer
Released: Nov 9th, 2010
Genre: Soul
Overall Rating: 79


45. The Roots - How I Got Over

The Roots - How I Got Over
Released: Jun 22nd, 2010
Genre: Hip Hop
Overall Rating: 84


46. Trent Reznor & Atticus Ross - The Social Network

Trent Reznor & Atticus Ross - The Social Network
Released: Oct 15th, 2010
Genre: Electronic
Overall Rating: 80


47. Katy Perry - Teenage Dream

Katy Perry - Teenage Dream
Released: Aug 24th, 2010
Genre: Pop
Overall Rating: 52


48. Little Boots - Hands

Little Boots - Hands
Released: Jun 8th, 2009
Genre: Electronic
Overall Rating: 68


49. Francis & The Lights - It'll Be Better

Francis & The Lights - It'll Be Better
Released: Jul 20th, 2010
Genre: Funk
Overall Rating: 75


50. Junip - Fields

Junip - Fields
Released: Sep 14th, 2010
Genre: Folk
Overall Rating: 70


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