My Favorite Albums of 2011

I’ve been dying to update my blog! As 2011 comes to an end, I figured what better way to close the year and kick off the new one than to look back on my favorite releases of 2011? I’m making it my New Year’s resolution to update my blog more frequently! Here goes:

10. Fleet Foxes - Helplessness Blues
 

 

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9. Portugal. the Man – In the Mountain in the Cloud

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8. Kurt Vile – Smoke Ring for my Halo

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7. Real Estate – Days

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6. The Antlers – Burst Apart

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5. The Decemberists - The King is Dead

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4. The Black Keys – El Camino

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3. Bon Iver - Bon Iver

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2. Girls – Father, Son, Holy Ghost

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1. M83 – Hurry Up, We’re Dreaming 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Honorable Mention

My Morning Jacket – Circuital
I’m embarrassed to say  that I wasn’t really a MMJ fan until’ I saw them at Bonnaroo this past year. They put on one of the best lives shows I’ve seen to date. I immediately fell in love with them and this album.

Adele – 21
This album came VERY close to making it into my top 10. Adele’s songwriting and vocal chops are miles beyond what most female artists dream about. Is “Someone Like You” not one of the best, most passionate pop ballads you’ve heard in the past two decades?

The Strokes – Angles
The Strokes have always been a pretty consistent band. This album is a lot of fun to listen to but I just didn’t think it was top 10 material. Because my list is so elite right?

Thrice – Major/Minor
Thrice has been one of my go-to bands since I became a fan of rock music a few years ago. So, it was with a heavy heart that I learned about their indefinite hiatus from touring and making music earlier this year. M/M isn’t their best by a long shot but it’s a solid progression and definitely helped Thrice go out on a positive note. Gonna miss these guys.

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