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LIST SUMMARY
List Rating: 84
Based on 231 album ratings

Genre Breakdown:
Electronic (5), Indie Rock (3), Hip Hop (3), Electropop (2), Experimental (1), Chamber Pop (1), Rock (1), Country (1), Dream Pop (1), Alternative Hip-Hop (1), Soul (1), Noise Pop (1), Jazz (1), Experimental Rock (1), Indie Folk (1), Singer-Songwriter (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
Overall Rating: 93


2. Robyn - Body Talk

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


3. Janelle Monae - The ArchAndroid

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


4. Sleigh Bells - Treats

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


5. The Black Keys - Brothers

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


6. Crystal Castles - Crystal Castles

Crystal Castles - Crystal Castles
Released: May 25th, 2010
Genre: Electronic
Overall Rating: 79


7. 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


8. Arcade Fire - The Suburbs

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


9. Lindstrøm & Christabelle - Real Life Is No Cool

Lindstrøm & Christabelle - Real Life Is No Cool
Released: Jan 19th, 2010
Genre: Electronic
Overall Rating: 80


10. Gorillaz - Plastic Beach

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


11. Sufjan Stevens - The Age of Adz

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


12. Owen Pallett - Heartland

Owen Pallett - Heartland
Released: Jan 12th, 2010
Genre: Chamber Pop
Overall Rating: 82


13. Das Racist - Shut Up, Dude

Das Racist - Shut Up, Dude
Released: Mar 29th, 2010
Genre: Hip Hop
Overall Rating: 81


14. Caribou - Swim

Caribou - Swim
Released: Apr 20th, 2010
Genre: Electronic
Overall Rating: 83


15. Beach House - Teen Dream

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


16. Lizz Wright - Fellowship

Lizz Wright - Fellowship
Released: Sep 28th, 2010
Genre: Jazz
Overall Rating: 70


17. Deerhunter - Halcyon Digest

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


18. Flying Lotus - Cosmogramma

Flying Lotus - Cosmogramma
Released: May 4th, 2010
Genre: Electronic
Overall Rating: 89


19. Jenny Wilson - Hardships!

Jenny Wilson - Hardships!
Released: Aug 24th, 2010
Genre: Singer-Songwriter
Overall Rating: 50


20. How to Dress Well - Love Remains

How to Dress Well - Love Remains
Released: Oct 19th, 2010
Genre: Experimental
Overall Rating: 81


21. Ray Wylie Hubbard - A. Enlightenment B. Endarkenment (Hint: There is No C)

Ray Wylie Hubbard - A. Enlightenment B. Endarkenment (Hint: There is No C)
Released: Jan 12th, 2010
Genre: Country
Overall Rating: 80


22. Vampire Weekend - Contra

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


23. LCD Soundsystem - This Is Happening

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


24. Mahjongg - The Long Shadow of the Paper Tiger

Mahjongg - The Long Shadow of the Paper Tiger
Released: Jul 20th, 2010
Genre: Experimental Rock
Overall Rating: 70


25. Hot Chip - One Life Stand

Hot Chip - One Life Stand
Released: Feb 9th, 2010
Genre: Electropop
Overall Rating: 79



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