Album of The Year

Drowned in Sound's 11 Favourite Albums of the First Half of 2011


LIST SUMMARY
List Rating: 81
Based on 115 album ratings

Genre Breakdown:
Indie Rock (3), Folk (2), Jazz (1), Experimental Rock (1), Alternative Rock (1), Drone (1), Experimental (1), Electronic (1)

1. The Antlers - Burst Apart

The Antlers - Burst Apart
MUST HEAR
Released: May 10th, 2011
Genre: Indie Rock
Overall Rating: 82

2. PJ Harvey - Let England Shake

PJ Harvey - Let England Shake
MUST HEAR
Released: Feb 15th, 2011
Genre: Alternative Rock
Overall Rating: 90

3. EMA - Past Life Martyred Saints

EMA - Past Life Martyred Saints
MUST HEAR
Released: May 10th, 2011
Genre: Experimental
Overall Rating: 84

4. Josh T. Pearson - Last of the Country Gentlemen

Josh T. Pearson - Last of the Country Gentlemen
Released: Mar 29th, 2011
Genre: Folk
Overall Rating: 68

5. Metronomy - The English Riviera

Metronomy - The English Riviera
Released: Apr 12th, 2011
Genre: Electronic
Overall Rating: 68

6. Tim Hecker - Ravedeath, 1972

Tim Hecker - Ravedeath, 1972
Released: Feb 15th, 2011
Genre: Drone
Overall Rating: 87

7. Gang Gang Dance - Eye Contact

Gang Gang Dance - Eye Contact
Released: May 10th, 2011
Genre: Experimental Rock
Overall Rating: 83

8. Wild Beasts - Smother

Wild Beasts - Smother
MUST HEAR
Released: May 10th, 2011
Genre: Indie Rock
Overall Rating: 82

9. Bright Eyes - The People's Key

Bright Eyes - The People's Key
Released: Feb 15th, 2011
Genre: Folk
Overall Rating: 71

10. Low - C'mon

Low - C'mon
Released: Apr 12th, 2011
Genre: Indie Rock
Overall Rating: 80

11. Bill Wells & Aidan Moffat - Everything's Getting Older

Bill Wells & Aidan Moffat - Everything's Getting Older
Released: May 23rd, 2011
Genre: Jazz
Overall Rating: 76


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