Prefix's Top Albums of 2011

Prefix's Top Albums of 2011

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50. Vetiver - The Errant Charm

Vetiver - The Errant Charm
June 14, 2011
Folk
Critic Score
71
12 reviews
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49. Mogwai - Hardcore Will Never Die, But You Will

Mogwai - Hardcore Will Never Die, But You Will
In 8 Lists
February 15, 2011
Post-Rock
Critic Score
75
23 reviews
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48. Beyoncé - 4

Beyoncé - 4
In 12 Lists
June 28, 2011
Pop
Critic Score
71
28 reviews
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47. Young Widows - In and Out of Youth and Lightness

Young Widows - In and Out of Youth and Lightness
April 12, 2011
Noise Rock
Critic Score
70
5 reviews
Amazon
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46. Oneohtrix Point Never - Replica

Oneohtrix Point Never - Replica
In 13 Lists
November 8, 2011
Drone
Critic Score
79
26 reviews
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45. Clams Casino - Instrumental

Clams Casino - Instrumental
In 7 Lists
March 2, 2011
Electronic
Critic Score
81
4 reviews
Amazon

44. Peaking Lights - 936

Peaking Lights - 936
In 5 Lists
February 8, 2011
Electronic
Critic Score
75
9 reviews
Amazon
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43. Matana Roberts - Coin Coin Chapter One: Gens De Couleur Libre

Matana Roberts - Coin Coin Chapter One: Gens De Couleur Libre
In 3 Lists
May 10, 2011
Jazz
Critic Score
83
7 reviews
Amazon

42. Grails - Deep Politics

Grails - Deep Politics
March 8, 2011
Post-Rock
Critic Score
77
4 reviews
Amazon
Spotify

41. PJ Harvey - Let England Shake

PJ Harvey - Let England Shake
In 34 Lists
February 15, 2011
Alternative Rock
Critic Score
89
32 reviews
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40. Wild Flag - Wild Flag

Wild Flag - Wild Flag
In 16 Lists
September 13, 2011
Indie Rock
Critic Score
80
23 reviews
Amazon
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39. Washed Out - Within and Without

Washed Out - Within and Without
In 20 Lists
July 12, 2011
Chillwave
Critic Score
71
29 reviews
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38. Cloud Nothings - Cloud Nothings

Cloud Nothings - Cloud Nothings
In 2 Lists
January 25, 2011
Indie Rock
Critic Score
72
13 reviews
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37. Dirty Beaches - Badlands

Dirty Beaches - Badlands
In 5 Lists
March 29, 2011
Lo-Fi
Critic Score
80
9 reviews
Amazon
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36. Youth Lagoon - The Year of Hibernation

Youth Lagoon - The Year of Hibernation
In 7 Lists
September 27, 2011
Dream Pop
Critic Score
78
18 reviews
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35. Atlas Sound - Parallax

Atlas Sound - Parallax
In 13 Lists
November 8, 2011
Experimental
Critic Score
81
28 reviews
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34. Gang Gang Dance - Eye Contact

Gang Gang Dance - Eye Contact
In 19 Lists
May 10, 2011
Experimental Rock
Critic Score
82
23 reviews
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33. Cass McCombs - WIT'S END

Cass McCombs - WIT'S END
In 4 Lists
April 26, 2011
Folk
Critic Score
71
16 reviews
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32. Austra - Feel It Break

Austra - Feel It Break
In 10 Lists
May 17, 2011
Electropop
Critic Score
74
19 reviews
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31. Ghostpoet - Peanut Butter Blues & Melancholy Jam

Ghostpoet - Peanut Butter Blues & Melancholy Jam
In 4 Lists
March 8, 2011
Hip Hop
Critic Score
80
4 reviews
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30. Beirut - The Rip Tide

Beirut - The Rip Tide
In 12 Lists
August 30, 2011
Indie Folk
Critic Score
76
23 reviews
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29. Girls - Father, Son, Holy Ghost

Girls - Father, Son, Holy Ghost
In 23 Lists
September 13, 2011
Indie Pop
Critic Score
80
26 reviews
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28. Josh T. Pearson - Last of the Country Gentlemen

Josh T. Pearson - Last of the Country Gentlemen
In 8 Lists
March 29, 2011
Folk
Critic Score
80
17 reviews
Amazon
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27. SBTRKT - SBTRKT

SBTRKT - SBTRKT
In 16 Lists
June 28, 2011
Dubstep
Critic Score
76
19 reviews
Amazon
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26. Bill Callahan - Apocalypse

Bill Callahan - Apocalypse
In 10 Lists
April 5, 2011
Singer-Songwriter
Critic Score
78
16 reviews
Amazon
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25. Unknown Mortal Orchestra - Unknown Mortal Orchestra

Unknown Mortal Orchestra - Unknown Mortal Orchestra
In 6 Lists
June 21, 2011
Lo-Fi
Critic Score
70
12 reviews
Amazon
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24. Big K.R.I.T. - Return Of 4eva

Big K.R.I.T. - Return Of 4eva
In 7 Lists
March 22, 2011
Hip Hop
Critic Score
84
8 reviews
Amazon

23. Radiohead - The King of Limbs

Radiohead - The King of Limbs
In 25 Lists
February 19, 2011
Experimental Rock
Critic Score
76
32 reviews
Amazon
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22. Yuck - Yuck

Yuck - Yuck
In 16 Lists
February 15, 2011
Noise Pop
Critic Score
74
27 reviews
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21. Tim Hecker - Ravedeath, 1972

Tim Hecker - Ravedeath, 1972
In 16 Lists
February 15, 2011
Drone
Critic Score
85
16 reviews
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20. Fleet Foxes - Helplessness Blues

Fleet Foxes - Helplessness Blues
In 28 Lists
May 3, 2011
Indie Folk
Critic Score
83
34 reviews
Amazon
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19. The Weeknd - House of Balloons

The Weeknd - House of Balloons
In 27 Lists
March 21, 2011
R&B
Critic Score
79
16 reviews
Amazon
iTunes
Music

18. Das Racist - Relax

Das Racist - Relax
In 7 Lists
September 13, 2011
Hip Hop
Critic Score
70
12 reviews
Amazon
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17. Panda Bear - Tomboy

Panda Bear - Tomboy
In 15 Lists
April 12, 2011
Psychedelic Pop
Critic Score
78
26 reviews
Amazon
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16. James Blake - James Blake

James Blake - James Blake
In 30 Lists
February 8, 2011
Art Pop
Critic Score
81
31 reviews
Amazon
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15. Colin Stetson - New History Warfare Vol. 2: Judges

Colin Stetson - New History Warfare Vol. 2: Judges
In 11 Lists
February 22, 2011
Experimental
Critic Score
74
7 reviews
Amazon
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14. St. Vincent - Strange Mercy

St. Vincent - Strange Mercy
In 31 Lists
September 13, 2011
Art Pop
Critic Score
87
33 reviews
Amazon
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13. The War on Drugs - Slave Ambient

The War on Drugs - Slave Ambient
In 21 Lists
August 16, 2011
Indie Rock
Critic Score
77
25 reviews
Amazon
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12. EMA - Past Life Martyred Saints

EMA - Past Life Martyred Saints
In 20 Lists
May 10, 2011
Experimental
Critic Score
80
24 reviews
Amazon
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11. M83 - Hurry Up, We're Dreaming

M83 - Hurry Up, We're Dreaming
In 20 Lists
October 18, 2011
Dream Pop
Critic Score
76
33 reviews
Amazon
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10. Drake - Take Care

Drake - Take Care
In 20 Lists
November 15, 2011
Hip Hop
Critic Score
78
27 reviews
Amazon
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9. Kurt Vile - Smoke Ring for My Halo

Kurt Vile - Smoke Ring for My Halo
In 29 Lists
March 8, 2011
Folk Rock
Critic Score
77
23 reviews
Amazon
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8. Bon Iver - Bon Iver, Bon Iver

Bon Iver - Bon Iver, Bon Iver
In 38 Lists
June 21, 2011
Indie Folk
Critic Score
84
32 reviews

It is, upon first listen, an undeniably beautiful record. But how that beauty was created takes some time to figure out. You need to dive in and untangle these tightly woven parts. You have to weave through the layered vocals to get at the emotional core of these songs.

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7. Real Estate - Days

Real Estate - Days
In 24 Lists
October 18, 2011
Indie Rock
Critic Score
73
25 reviews
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6. tUnE-yArDs - w h o k i l l

tUnE-yArDs - w h o k i l l
In 30 Lists
April 19, 2011
Art Pop
Critic Score
84
29 reviews
Amazon
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5. Kanye West & Jay-Z - Watch the Throne

Kanye West & Jay-Z - Watch the Throne
In 24 Lists
August 8, 2011
Hip Hop
Critic Score
74
28 reviews
Amazon
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4. Fucked Up - David Comes to Life

Fucked Up - David Comes to Life
In 19 Lists
June 7, 2011
Hardcore Punk
Critic Score
81
25 reviews
Amazon
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3. Danny Brown - XXX

Danny Brown - XXX
In 9 Lists
August 15, 2011
Hip Hop
Critic Score
83
7 reviews
Amazon
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2. Destroyer - Kaputt

Destroyer - Kaputt
In 28 Lists
January 25, 2011
Sophisti-Pop
Critic Score
86
26 reviews
Amazon
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1. Shabazz Palaces - Black Up

Shabazz Palaces - Black Up
In 21 Lists
June 28, 2011
Hip Hop
Critic Score
84
23 reviews
Amazon
iTunes
Music
Spotify
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