American Songwriter's Top 50 Albums of 2010



LIST SUMMARY
VIEW ORIGINAL LIST

List Rating: 76
Based on 325 album ratings

Genre Breakdown:
Folk (11), Indie Rock (6), Rock (6), Country (5), Indie Folk (4), Electronic (3), Indie Pop (2), Psychedelic Rock (2), Garage Rock (2), Dream Pop (1), Singer-Songwriter (1), Bluegrass (1), Alternative Rock (1), Alt-Country (1), Psychedelic (1), Electro (1), Experimental (1)

1. 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



2. Mumford & Sons - Sigh No More

Mumford & Sons - Sigh No More
Released: Feb 16th, 2010
Genre: Folk
CRITIC SCORE
60
Based on
9 reviews
USER SCORE
69
Based on
15 ratings



3. Dylan Leblanc - Pauper's Field

Dylan Leblanc - Pauper's Field
Released: Aug 23rd, 2010
Genre: Singer-Songwriter
CRITIC SCORE
66
Based on
2 reviews
USER SCORE
NR



4. 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



5. 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



6. 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



7. Phosphorescent - Here's to Taking It Easy

Phosphorescent - Here's to Taking It Easy
Released: May 11th, 2010
Genre: Folk
CRITIC SCORE
78
Based on
9 reviews
USER SCORE
88
Based on
2 ratings



8. 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



9. Arcade Fire - The Suburbs

Arcade Fire - The Suburbs
MUST HEAR
Released: Aug 3rd, 2010
Genre: Indie Rock
CRITIC SCORE
89
Based on
17 reviews
USER SCORE
86
Based on
58 ratings



10. Laura Veirs - July Flame

Laura Veirs - July Flame
Released: Jan 12th, 2010
Genre: Folk
CRITIC SCORE
75
Based on
6 reviews
USER SCORE
69
Based on
3 ratings



11. MGMT - Congratulations

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



12. Taylor Swift - Speak Now

Taylor Swift - Speak Now
Released: Oct 26th, 2010
Genre: Country
CRITIC SCORE
71
Based on
3 reviews
USER SCORE
NR



13. Elizabeth Cook - Welder

Elizabeth Cook - Welder
Released: May 11th, 2010
Genre: Country
CRITIC SCORE
77
Based on
2 reviews
USER SCORE
NR



14. Elvis Costello - National Ransom

Elvis Costello - National Ransom
Released: Nov 2nd, 2010
Genre: Rock
CRITIC SCORE
78
Based on
7 reviews
USER SCORE
70
Based on
1 rating



15. Punch Brothers - Antifogmatic

Punch Brothers - Antifogmatic
Released: Jun 15th, 2010
Genre: Bluegrass
CRITIC SCORE
77
Based on
3 reviews
USER SCORE
91
Based on
1 rating



16. John Mellencamp - No Better Than This

John Mellencamp - No Better Than This
Released: Aug 17th, 2010
Genre: Rock
CRITIC SCORE
88
Based on
3 reviews
USER SCORE
69
Based on
1 rating



17. Zac Brown Band - You Get What You Give

Zac Brown Band - You Get What You Give
Released: Sep 21st, 2010
Genre: Country
CRITIC SCORE
80
Based on
1 review
USER SCORE
95
Based on
1 rating



18. Old 97's - The Grand Theatre, Vol. 1

Old 97's - The Grand Theatre, Vol. 1
Released: Oct 12th, 2010
Genre: Alt-Country
CRITIC SCORE
70
Based on
3 reviews
USER SCORE
70
Based on
1 rating



19. Kings of Leon - Come Around Sundown

Kings of Leon - Come Around Sundown
Released: Oct 19th, 2010
Genre: Rock
CRITIC SCORE
56
Based on
10 reviews
USER SCORE
62
Based on
6 ratings



20. Bonnie 'Prince' Billy - The Wonder Show of the World

Bonnie 'Prince' Billy - The Wonder Show of the World
Released: Mar 23rd, 2010
Genre: Folk
CRITIC SCORE
78
Based on
7 reviews
USER SCORE
82
Based on
4 ratings



21. Sufjan Stevens - The Age of Adz

Sufjan Stevens - The Age of Adz
Released: Oct 12th, 2010
Genre: Indie Folk
CRITIC SCORE
79
Based on
14 reviews
USER SCORE
82
Based on
17 ratings



22. Junip - Fields

Junip - Fields
Released: Sep 14th, 2010
Genre: Folk
CRITIC SCORE
70
Based on
6 reviews
USER SCORE
78
Based on
4 ratings



23. 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



24. Laura Marling - I Speak Because I Can

Laura Marling - I Speak Because I Can
Released: Apr 6th, 2010
Genre: Folk
CRITIC SCORE
83
Based on
7 reviews
USER SCORE
81
Based on
6 ratings



25. Midlake - The Courage of Others

Midlake - The Courage of Others
Released: Feb 2nd, 2010
Genre: Indie Rock
CRITIC SCORE
71
Based on
9 reviews
USER SCORE
81
Based on
3 ratings



26. Vampire Weekend - Contra

Vampire Weekend - Contra
Released: Jan 12th, 2010
Genre: Indie Rock
CRITIC SCORE
79
Based on
13 reviews
USER SCORE
82
Based on
29 ratings



27. Justin Townes Earle - Harlem River Blues

Justin Townes Earle - Harlem River Blues
MUST HEAR
Released: Sep 14th, 2010
Genre: Folk
CRITIC SCORE
78
Based on
3 reviews
USER SCORE
81
Based on
1 rating



28. Damien Jurado - Saint Bartlett

Damien Jurado - Saint Bartlett
Released: May 25th, 2010
Genre: Folk
CRITIC SCORE
76
Based on
6 reviews
USER SCORE
74
Based on
3 ratings



29. Lightspeed Champion - Life Is Sweet! Nice to Meet You

Lightspeed Champion - Life Is Sweet! Nice to Meet You
Released: Feb 16th, 2010
Genre: Indie Pop
CRITIC SCORE
71
Based on
5 reviews
USER SCORE
NR



30. Warpaint - The Fool

Warpaint - The Fool
Released: Oct 26th, 2010
Genre: Indie Rock
CRITIC SCORE
78
Based on
11 reviews
USER SCORE
81
Based on
6 ratings



31. William Tyler - Behold The Spirit

William Tyler - Behold The Spirit
Released: Nov 22nd, 2010
CRITIC SCORE
NR
USER SCORE
NR



32. Johnny Flynn - Been Listening

Johnny Flynn - Been Listening
Released: Jun 7th, 2010
Genre: Folk
CRITIC SCORE
76
Based on
5 reviews
USER SCORE
NR



33. Mount Eerie - Song Islands Vol. 2

Mount Eerie - Song Islands Vol. 2
Released: Oct 4th, 2010
Genre: Indie Folk
CRITIC SCORE
60
Based on
3 reviews
USER SCORE
80
Based on
2 ratings



34. Various Artists - Preservation: An Album to Benefit Preservation Hall

Various Artists - Preservation: An Album to Benefit Preservation Hall
Released: Feb 16th, 2010
CRITIC SCORE
80
Based on
1 review
USER SCORE
81
Based on
1 rating



35. The Dead Weather - Sea of Cowards

The Dead Weather - Sea of Cowards
Released: May 11th, 2010
Genre: Alternative Rock
CRITIC SCORE
73
Based on
8 reviews
USER SCORE
80
Based on
8 ratings



36. Jenny and Johnny - I'm Having Fun Now

Jenny and Johnny - I'm Having Fun Now
Released: Aug 31st, 2010
Genre: Indie Pop
CRITIC SCORE
69
Based on
6 reviews
USER SCORE
73
Based on
2 ratings



37. Thee Oh Sees - Warm Slime

Thee Oh Sees - Warm Slime
Released: May 11th, 2010
Genre: Garage Rock
CRITIC SCORE
72
Based on
4 reviews
USER SCORE
71
Based on
2 ratings



38. Chromeo - Business Casual

Chromeo - Business Casual
Released: Sep 14th, 2010
Genre: Electronic
CRITIC SCORE
70
Based on
7 reviews
USER SCORE
70
Based on
1 rating



39. Caribou - Swim

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



40. 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



41. Jim Lauderdale - Patchwork River

Jim Lauderdale - Patchwork River
Released: May 11th, 2010
Genre: Country
CRITIC SCORE
75
Based on
2 reviews
USER SCORE
NR



42. Local Natives - Gorilla Manor

Local Natives - Gorilla Manor
MUST HEAR
Released: Feb 16th, 2010
Genre: Indie Rock
CRITIC SCORE
81
Based on
8 reviews
USER SCORE
84
Based on
24 ratings



43. Joanna Newsom - Have One on Me

Joanna Newsom - Have One on Me
Released: Feb 23rd, 2010
Genre: Indie Folk
CRITIC SCORE
86
Based on
15 reviews
USER SCORE
81
Based on
16 ratings



44. Ty Segall - Melted

Ty Segall - Melted
Released: May 25th, 2010
Genre: Garage Rock
CRITIC SCORE
76
Based on
4 reviews
USER SCORE
72
Based on
4 ratings



45. The Black Angels - Phosphene Dream

The Black Angels - Phosphene Dream
Released: Sep 14th, 2010
Genre: Psychedelic Rock
CRITIC SCORE
70
Based on
10 reviews
USER SCORE
85
Based on
2 ratings



46. Dr. Dog - Shame, Shame

Dr. Dog - Shame, Shame
Released: Apr 6th, 2010
Genre: Psychedelic Rock
CRITIC SCORE
72
Based on
6 reviews
USER SCORE
80
Based on
3 ratings



47. Javelin - No Mas

Javelin - No Mas
Released: Apr 6th, 2010
Genre: Electro
CRITIC SCORE
69
Based on
6 reviews
USER SCORE
NR



48. Lissie - Catching a Tiger

Lissie - Catching a Tiger
Released: Aug 17th, 2010
Genre: Indie Folk
CRITIC SCORE
63
Based on
5 reviews
USER SCORE
66
Based on
1 rating



49. Patty Griffin - Downtown Church

Patty Griffin - Downtown Church
Released: Jan 26th, 2010
Genre: Folk
CRITIC SCORE
82
Based on
4 reviews
USER SCORE
NR



50. Sun Kil Moon - Admiral Fell Promises

Sun Kil Moon - Admiral Fell Promises
Released: Jul 13th, 2010
Genre: Folk
CRITIC SCORE
75
Based on
9 reviews
USER SCORE
84
Based on
3 ratings



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