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NME's Highest Rated Albums of 2011




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

1. PJ Harvey - Let England Shake

PJ Harvey - Let England Shake
MUST HEAR
Released: February 15th, 2011
Genre: Alternative Rock
Rating: 10
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2. Björk - Biophilia

Björk - Biophilia
Released: October 11th, 2011
Genre: Experimental
Rating: 9
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3. St. Vincent - Strange Mercy

St. Vincent - Strange Mercy
MUST HEAR
Released: September 13th, 2011
Genre: Indie Pop
Rating: 9
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4. Atari Teenage Riot - Is This Hyperreal?

Atari Teenage Riot - Is This Hyperreal?
Released: July 26th, 2011
Rating: 9
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5. Arctic Monkeys - Suck It and See

Arctic Monkeys - Suck It and See
Released: June 7th, 2011
Genre: Alternative Rock
Rating: 9

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6. Wild Beasts - Smother

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

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7. Metronomy - The English Riviera

Metronomy - The English Riviera
Released: April 12th, 2011
Genre: Electronic
Rating: 9
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8. Anna Calvi - Anna Calvi

Anna Calvi - Anna Calvi
Released: March 1st, 2011
Genre: Indie Pop
Rating: 9

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9. Iron & Wine - Kiss Each Other Clean

Iron & Wine - Kiss Each Other Clean
Released: January 25th, 2011
Genre: Folk
Rating: 9

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10. Mint Julep - Save Your Season

Mint Julep - Save Your Season
Released: November 21st, 2011
Genre: Dream Pop
Rating: 8
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11. Drake - Take Care

Drake - Take Care
Released: November 15th, 2011
Genre: Hip Hop
Rating: 8
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12. The Dø - Both Ways Open Jaws

The Dø - Both Ways Open Jaws
Released: November 15th, 2011
Genre: Indie Folk
Rating: 8
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13. The Fall - Ersatz GB

The Fall - Ersatz GB
Released: November 14th, 2011
Genre: Post-Punk
Rating: 8
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14. Laura Veirs - Tumble Bee

Laura Veirs - Tumble Bee
Released: November 8th, 2011
Genre: Folk
Rating: 8
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15. David Lynch - Crazy Clown Time

David Lynch - Crazy Clown Time
Released: November 8th, 2011
Genre: Experimental
Rating: 8
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16. Atlas Sound - Parallax

Atlas Sound - Parallax
MUST HEAR
Released: November 8th, 2011
Genre: Experimental
Rating: 8
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17. DRC Music - Kinshasa One Two

DRC Music - Kinshasa One Two
Released: November 8th, 2011
Genre: World
Rating: 8
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18. Oneohtrix Point Never - Replica

Oneohtrix Point Never - Replica
Released: November 8th, 2011
Genre: Drone
Rating: 8
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19. Noel Gallagher - Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds

Noel Gallagher - Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds
Released: November 8th, 2011
Genre: Rock
Rating: 8
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20. Florence + The Machine - Ceremonials

Florence + The Machine - Ceremonials
Released: November 1st, 2011
Genre: Indie Pop
Rating: 8
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21. Kuedo - Severant

Kuedo - Severant
Released: October 25th, 2011
Genre: Dubstep
Rating: 8
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22. Justice - Audio, Video, Disco

Justice - Audio, Video, Disco
Released: October 25th, 2011
Genre: Electronic
Rating: 8
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23. Brian Wilson - In the Key of Disney

Brian Wilson - In the Key of Disney
Released: October 25th, 2011
Genre: Rock
Rating: 8
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24. Jane's Addiction - The Great Escape Artist

Jane's Addiction - The Great Escape Artist
Released: October 18th, 2011
Genre: Alternative Rock
Rating: 8
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25. Still Corners - Creatures of an Hour

Still Corners - Creatures of an Hour
Released: October 11th, 2011
Genre: Dream Pop
Rating: 8
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NOTE: This is not a year end list. This list is ordered by the ratings NME awarded albums throughout 2011.
1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11

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