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PopMatters's Highest Rated Albums of 2011




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This is an ordered list of PopMatters's highest rated albums of 2011. To view PopMatters's year end list, click here.

1. The Black Keys - El Camino

The Black Keys - El Camino
Released: December 6th, 2011
Genre: Rock
Rating: 9
[Source]
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2. Drake - Take Care

Drake - Take Care
Released: November 15th, 2011
Genre: Hip Hop
Rating: 9
[Source]
iTunes
Amazon
Spotify



3. Atlas Sound - Parallax

Atlas Sound - Parallax
MUST HEAR
Released: November 8th, 2011
Genre: Experimental
Rating: 9
[Source]
iTunes
Amazon
Spotify



4. Russian Circles - Empros

Russian Circles - Empros
Released: October 25th, 2011
Genre: Post-Rock
Rating: 9
[Source]
iTunes
Amazon
Spotify



5. Hammers of Misfortune - 17th Street

Hammers of Misfortune - 17th Street
Released: October 24th, 2011
Genre: Progressive Metal
Rating: 9
[Source]
iTunes
Amazon



6. Future Islands - On The Water

Future Islands - On The Water
Released: October 11th, 2011
Genre: Synthpop
Rating: 9
[Source]
iTunes
Amazon
Spotify



7. Ryan Adams - Ashes & Fire

Ryan Adams - Ashes & Fire
Released: October 11th, 2011
Genre: Alt-Country
Rating: 9
[Source]
iTunes
Amazon



8. The Field - Looping State of Mind

The Field - Looping State of Mind
Released: October 11th, 2011
Genre: Electronic
Rating: 9
[Source]
iTunes
Amazon



9. Girls - Father, Son, Holy Ghost

Girls - Father, Son, Holy Ghost
MUST HEAR
Released: September 13th, 2011
Genre: Indie Pop
Rating: 9
[Source]
iTunes
Amazon
Spotify



10. St. Vincent - Strange Mercy

St. Vincent - Strange Mercy
MUST HEAR
Released: September 13th, 2011
Genre: Indie Pop
Rating: 9
[Source]
iTunes
Amazon
Spotify



11. Butch Walker - The Spade

Butch Walker - The Spade
Released: August 30th, 2011
Rating: 9
[Source]
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Amazon
Spotify



12. Gillian Welch - The Harrow & The Harvest

Gillian Welch - The Harrow & The Harvest
Released: June 28th, 2011
Genre: Alt-Country
Rating: 9
[Source]
iTunes
Amazon



13. Hooray for Earth - True Loves

Hooray for Earth - True Loves
Released: June 7th, 2011
Genre: Indie Rock
Rating: 9

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Spotify



14. Fucked Up - David Comes to Life

Fucked Up - David Comes to Life
Released: June 7th, 2011
Genre: Hardcore Punk
Rating: 9

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Amazon
Spotify



15. Ford & Lopatin - Channel Pressure

Ford & Lopatin - Channel Pressure
Released: June 7th, 2011
Genre: Chillwave
Rating: 9

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16. Tedeschi Trucks Band - Revelator

Tedeschi Trucks Band - Revelator
Released: June 7th, 2011
Genre: Blues Rock
Rating: 9
[Source]
iTunes
Amazon
Spotify



17. Black Lips - Arabia Mountain

Black Lips - Arabia Mountain
MUST HEAR
Released: June 7th, 2011
Genre: Garage Rock
Rating: 9
[Source]
iTunes
Amazon
Spotify



18. Amon Tobin - ISAM

Amon Tobin - ISAM
Released: May 24th, 2011
Genre: Electronic
Rating: 9
[Source]
iTunes
Amazon
Spotify



19. Raphael Saadiq - Stone Rollin

Raphael Saadiq - Stone Rollin
Released: May 10th, 2011
Genre: Soul
Rating: 9

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20. Wild Beasts - Smother

Wild Beasts - Smother
MUST HEAR
Released: May 10th, 2011
Genre: Indie Rock
Rating: 9

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Spotify



21. EMA - Past Life Martyred Saints

EMA - Past Life Martyred Saints
MUST HEAR
Released: May 10th, 2011
Genre: Experimental
Rating: 9

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22. Gang Gang Dance - Eye Contact

Gang Gang Dance - Eye Contact
Released: May 10th, 2011
Genre: Experimental Rock
Rating: 9

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23. Beastie Boys - Hot Sauce Committee Pt. 2

Beastie Boys - Hot Sauce Committee Pt. 2
Released: May 3rd, 2011
Genre: Hip Hop
Rating: 9

iTunes
Amazon



24. I'm From Barcelona - Forever Today

I'm From Barcelona - Forever Today
Released: April 19th, 2011
Genre: Indie Pop
Rating: 9

iTunes
Amazon
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25. Low - C'mon

Low - C'mon
Released: April 12th, 2011
Genre: Indie Rock
Rating: 9

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Spotify



NOTE: This is not a year end list. This list is ordered by the ratings PopMatters awarded albums throughout 2011.
1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19

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