Average Rating: 3.73 Rating Variance: 0.35 Objectivity Score: 65% (Fairly Balanced)
Sort by: Rating | Release Date | Rating Date | Name5.0 classicArcade Fire FuneralDespite the context of the albums heartbreaking title, Funeral is a continually comforting record that hits on all cylinders for its duration. Laura Stevenson Sit ResistLed Zeppelin Led Zeppelin IVCohesively, Led Zeppelin's untitled masterpiece does not fit that well. Songs change from wildly up beat to very slow on a whim. Despite this, it is impossible to imagine "IV" deserving anything lower than a perfect score, solely because of the strength of all of the songs. Of the eight, several are Zeppelin's best, and all are incredible. Needless to say, this is an album that should remain atop the music mountain for a long while.Neutral Milk Hotel In the Aeroplane Over the SeaA beautiful yet heartbreaking depiction of Anne Frank and her turmoil during the Holocaust, "In the Aeroplane Over the Sea" is both optimistic at times, and defeated at others. Jeff Magnum gives one of the best and strangest lyrical performances that I have ever heard and even though his voice can become somewhat shrill, his musical performance is top notch, taking the lo-fi element to new heights. Radiohead OK ComputerOK Computer epitomizes a time of change in a paranoid and frantic melancholy. And the music happens to be incredible too.Radiohead Kid AThe Smashing Pumpkins Siamese DreamSiamese Dream is a noise/alt rock masterpiece with no weak points. Underneath the abrasive hum of the guitar are Corgan's angst ridden, let down lyrics which make it easy to believe that he was, in fact, losing his mind during the recording of the album. Even when the riff's aren't cutting through your mind, the melancholic breeze of the more mild songs are just as enjoyable. Weezer Weezer4.5 superbAlice in Chains Jar of FliesAnimal Collective Merriweather Post PavilionAn instant pop spectacle, Merriweather Post Pavilion is Animal Collective at their most consistent, most focused, and possibly their most exuberant.Built to Spill Keep It Like a SecretDestroyer KaputtGZA Liquid SwordsInterpol Turn on the Bright LightsDespite the last half becoming somewhat experimental, the first four songs on "Turn on the Bright Lights" are enough to make the album on of the best of the decade. Paul Banks' lyrics seem to be him giving up on relationships and really anything in is life, though at times the lyrics are hopeful, such as on the gorgeous "NYC." "Turn on the Bright Lights" will likely be Interpol greatest achievement, and in a way, it seems sufficient. Kanye West My Beautiful Dark Twisted FantasyAs much as I want to hate 'My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy,' for the ridiculous name, Kanye's recent antics, and the sheer stupidity of the lyrics, I just can't bring myself to hate it. 2010 didn't see much in the way of rap, so to see the best yet album from the likes of Kanye was much needed. The quality of the songs is great, with almost all of the tracks being immensely likable, and though the lyrics are Kanye at his most profane, there are moments when he comes to terms with himself (well, kind of).Kanye West Late RegistrationLaura Stevenson Holy Ghost!Led Zeppelin Led Zeppelin IIM83 Hurry Up, We're DreamingManchester Orchestra Mean Everything to NothingModest Mouse Building Nothing Out of SomethingModest Mouse The Lonesome Crowded WestPink Floyd The Dark Side of the MoonRadiohead In RainbowsWholly subdued and efficient, In Rainbows feels as though no one really put any effort into it, but it is still incredibly good, in typical Radiohead fashion. It doesn't possess the lasting effect that OK Computer and Kid A have, but it is nonetheless a remarkable album.The Dear Hunter BlueThe Dear Hunter The Color Spectrum (Complete Collection)The National AlligatorThe Smashing Pumpkins Mellon Collie and the Infinite SadnessAt times utterly brilliant, and at other times (though much less often), Mellon Collie is simply bad. Fortunately, Billy presents one of the most ambitious and downright beautiful albums of all time, from the gorgeous self-titled intro, to the infinitely saddening title and cover art; and it is oh so close to making up for the bit of filler that the album contains.Third Eye Blind Third Eye BlindWilco Yankee Hotel FoxtrotWolfmother WolfmotherWu-Tang Clan Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers)The Clan pulls out a hard hitting, uncompromising approach with their debut; and to great effect. Their nine member build, raw beats and honest lyricism make for one of the most appreciated rap albums ever.4.0 excellent*shels Plains Of The Purple BuffaloA Winged Victory for the Sullen A Winged Victory for the SullenAJJ Knife ManAnd So I Watch You From Afar GangsAnimal Collective Feels"Feels" catches Animal Collective between their subtle transition from nearly unapproachable freak folk and ambient based sounds to their lively, almost poppy textures of MMP; and the result is gorgeous. Both of the half's, though starkly different, are meshed perfectly and together make for a wonderful, and highly complex album.Animal Collective Sung TongsArcade Fire Neon BibleIt's no Funeral, but Neon Bible is nonetheless a fulfilling follow up to their critically acclaimed masterpiece. Band of Horses Everything All the TimeBeirut The Rip TideBon Iver Bon Iver, Bon IverBraids Native SpeakerI'm still trying to understand why there is so much opposition to this?Brian Eno Another Green WorldBuilt to Spill There's Nothing Wrong with LoveDeerhunter Halcyon Digest"Halcyon Digest" stays true to it's title and is certainly tranquil, though it is easily more upbeat than "Microcastles." The songs are consistently great and it contains maybe the best song of the year in "Helicopter."Deerhunter MicrocastleWith "Microcastle," Deerhunter effectively brakes away from the drone and lo-fi sound of "Cryptograms." The songs are strung together wonderfully, and the albums manages to create a mellow tone before it bursts in "Nothing Ever Happened," where Bradford & company present and enthralling jam session. "Microcastle" is Cox beginning to realize his genius.Devin Townsend Project GhostThis makes Deconstruction sound like such a joke.Elliott Smith Roman CandleFang Island Fang IslandAs "Dreams of Dreams" comes to it's climax, you know something momentous is about to occur, and you get exactly that with one of the most rocking, and easily the most fun album of 2010. Fleet Foxes Fleet FoxesFleet Foxes Helplessness BluesFrank Turner England Keep My BonesGirls Father, Son, Holy GhostGirls AlbumGivers In LightGodspeed You! Black Emperor Slow Riot For New Zero KanadaGreen Day DookieHandsome Furs Sound KapitalLed Zeppelin Physical GraffitiLed Zeppelin Houses of the HolyAt the end of the album, as the final wondrous seconds of "The Ocean" are coming to an end, Sir Plant pretty much sums up the album as he exclaims, "Oh, so good!" Manchester Orchestra Simple MathMenomena MinesModest Mouse Good News for People Who Love Bad NewsPanda Bear Person Pitch'Person Pitch' is Panda Bear with complete freedom, doing what he does best: making gorgeous, psychedelic indie pop. Pavement Crooked Rain, Crooked RainPink Floyd The Wall'The Wall' is a deeply engrossing, and highly maddening trip through the mind of a man losing his mind. Despite having some weak points as far as musical enjoyability goes, the album is wholly enthralling and contains some of Floyd's greatest moments. Pink Floyd Wish You Were HerePJ Harvey Let England ShakeRadiohead The BendsRadiohead The King of LimbsIs it a classic? No. But, shit, it's still Radiohead.Radiohead AmnesiacAlthough it is bolstered by several astonishingly good tracks, Amnesiac's disjointed inconsistency is enough to keep it from reaching the colossal heights that its preprocessors did. Radiohead Hail to the ThiefRage Against the Machine Rage Against the MachineA completely influential album, RATM combines their delicious riffage with the politically charge ranting of De La Rocha to make one of the most unique, intense, and altogether enthralling release of the '90's. Real Estate DaysSufjan Stevens IllinoisThe Dear Hunter GreenThe Dear Hunter The Color SpectrumThe Doors The DoorsThe Flaming Lips Clouds Taste MetallicThe Go! Team Rolling BlackoutsThe Horrors SkyingThe National High VioletThe Ruby Suns Sea LionThe Strokes Is This ItThe Strokes Room on FireThe Walkmen HeavenThe War On Drugs Slave AmbientThrice Major/MinorTrophy Scars Never Born, Never DeadTV on the Radio Dear ScienceTV on the Radio Return to Cookie MountainVampire Weekend Vampire WeekendThe first half of 'Vampire Weekend' is an indie pop dream; highly dance-able and completely enjoyable, and though the second half slacks, the album as a whole is still wonderful.Vince Guaraldi Trio A Charlie Brown ChristmasThe Vince Guaraldi Trio give a perfectly apt and surprisingly pleasant listen for the Charlie Brown Christmas classic. The jazz flows smoothly and the soundtrack even introduces one of the most beautiful Christmas songs to date, with 'Christmastime is Here.'Weezer PinkertonWilco The Whole LoveWU LYF Go Tell Fire to the MountainYouth Lagoon The Year of Hibernation3.5 greatAJJ Can't MaintainAndrew Bird Break It YourselfAnimal Collective Strawberry JamWith 'Strawberry Jam,' Animal Collective detaches itself from the melancholic sound that consumed much of their previous album, 'Feels,' and instead delivers a bouncing, loop ridden jaunt that is sure to make you question the sanity of the members, if you already had not. 'Strawberry Jam' is a lot of fun.Animal Collective Fall Be KindHeld together by the infinitely great, "What Would I Want? Sky," "Fall Be Kind" is a mild, yet entertaining contrast to "MPP." Animal Collective Spirit They're Gone, Spirit They've VanishedAnimal Collective Prospect HummerArcade Fire The SuburbsA satisfying album by Win and company regarding the ridiculous nature of today's youth. It's length is probably my only complain.Beirut Gulag OrkestarBrian Eno Ambient 1: Music For AirportsBuilt to Spill Perfect from Now OnBurial KindredCunninLynguists OneirologyCunninLynguists got together and watched Inception and voila, Oneirology.Cymbals Eat Guitars Why There Are MountainsWith "...And the Hazy Sea," as the starting track, Cymbals Eat Guitars begin their career with one of the best indie rock songs of the past decade. Unfortunately, the hugely momentous and almost deflating song overshadows the rest of Why There Are Mountains to the point were the remaining tracks almost feel forced. Regardless, the album is still a solid debut.Cymbals Eat Guitars Lenses AlienDeerhunter Weird Era Cont.Deerhunter Rainwater Cassette ExchangeExplosions in the Sky The Earth Is Not a Cold Dead PlaceFucked Up David Comes to LifeGodspeed You! Black Emperor Lift Your Skinny Fists Like Antennas to HeavenGodspeed You! Black Emperor F♯ A♯ ∞Green Day American IdiotJames Blake James BlakeThough spares and dissonant, James Blake's self-titled debut feels as if it could implode at any minute; and the result is fantastic.Laura Stevenson A RecordManchester Orchestra I'm Like a Virgin Losing a ChildMenomena Friend And FoeMenomena I Am The Fun Blame Monster!Modest Mouse The Moon & AntarcticaModest Mouse We Were Dead Before the Ship Even SankMoonface With Siinai: Heartbreaking BraveryOkkervil River Don't Fall In Love With Everyone You SeeOkkervil River The Stand InsPanda Bear TomboyPixies Surfer RosaRadiohead Pablo HoneyShabazz Palaces Black UpSt. Vincent Strange MercySunset Rubdown Shut Up I Am DreamingSunset Rubdown DragonslayerSwan Lake Beast MoansTame Impala InnerspeakerTame Impala comes out strong with it's debut, making a psychedelic and completely rocking album. Though it contains a bit of filler, there is enough solid material to make the venture worthwhile. Now that they have this to build on, lets hope that Tame Impala doesn't come out and lay an egg on their sophomore effort (or a Cosmic Egg, to be exact) like their Australian counterpart, Wolfmother, did. The Dear Hunter WhiteThe Dear Hunter VioletThe Dear Hunter OrangeThe Dear Hunter IndigoThe Dear Hunter YellowThe Dodos No ColorThe Flaming Lips Yoshimi Battles the Pink RobotsThe Flaming Lips Transmissions From the Satellite HeartThe Jezabels PrisonerThe Joy Formidable The Big RoarThe Roots undunThe Shins Port of MorrowThe Walkmen You & MeTouche Amore Parting The Sea Between Brightness And MetUnE-yArDs w h o k i l lTV on the Radio Nine Types of LightTyphoon (USA-OR) Hunger and ThirstWashed Out Life of LeisureYoung the Giant Young the GiantYuck Yuck3.0 goodAnimal Collective Water CursesWater Curses is short, simple and contains four solid AC joints. It is nothing to go crazy over, but it is a solid, between album listen.Atlas Sound LogosAtlas Sound ParallaxBright Eyes The People's KeyDeerhunter CryptogramsEl-P Cancer 4 CureExplosions in the Sky Take Care, Take Care, Take CareFlorence and the Machine CeremonialsGirls Broken Dreams Club"Broken Dreams Club" is by no means a bad EP, in fact, it shows Girls maturing as a band. What I'm not sure of, though, is how much I want to take Girls seriously. I find myself missing the playfulness of "Album" while I listen to their EP. Plus, there are really not songs that stand out on "Broken Dreams Club," making for a fairly boring listen.Killer Mike R.A.P. MusicMoonface Dreamland EP: Marimba and Shit-DrumsNick Cave and The Bad Seeds Skeleton TreeOkkervil River I Am Very FarReal Estate Real EstateScHoolboy Q Habits and ContradictionsSilversun Pickups CarnavasA noise heavy, relatively relaxed indie rock debut that is by all means satisfying, but I can't help but feel as though Carnavas is somewhat forgetable. Maybe it's because I am utterly exhausted.The Antlers Burst ApartThe Dear Hunter RedThe Dear Hunter BlackThe Shins Oh, Inverted WorldTV on the Radio Desperate Youth, Blood Thirsty BabesTy Segall Band Slaughterhouse2.5 averageBrian Eno Taking Tiger Mountain (By Strategy)Danny Brown XXXGravediggaz 6 Feet DeepGrimes VisionsPortugal. The Man The Satanic SatanistThe Flaming Lips EmbryonicTwin Shadow ConfessWavves King of the BeachKing of the Beach is an undeniably fun record that implements an almost punk-like surf rock sound and does it better than any of the other similar records that came out in 2010.2.0 poorGojira L'Enfant Sauvage1.5 very poorAndrew Bird's Bowl Of Fire Thrills
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