Top 10 Albums of 2010

took me awhile to compile this year, but i think i've got it licked now. let's jump right in.

10. tie
Tinie Tempah - Disc-Overy/ Bruno Mars - Doo Wops and Hooligans
went back and forth on this for too long not to put both. neither of these are fantastic, but they are both enjoyable all the way through.

9. B.o.B. presents the Legend of Bobby Ray
would like to embed "airplanes" music video because that song is awesome and i love looking at hayley williams. but its been disabled and, frankly, everyone has heard it. so fuck em.
anyway, i remember when Bob was an underground rapper in atlanta. glad he made it, and this album is why.

8. The Roots - How I Got Over


not like we expect anything less than good hip hop with a message from the roots, but they're still great. apparently they are the house band for jimmy fallon now. i cant explain that.

7. Janelle Monae - ArchAndroid


girl's got soul (he said quite racistly).

6. Cee-Lo Green - The Lady Killer


He makes me laugh, he makes me dance, and he makes me sing along. so fuck you.

5. LCD Soundsystem - This Is Happening


If i could just hang out with any "celebrity", expecting to gain nothing but some conversation, i would choose james murphy.

4. Matthew Dear - Black City


i can't really talk about it or explain it. just listen to it.

3. Mumford and Sons - Sigh No More


they got really huge really quickly and they seem to deserve it. also, id never seen this video before finding it to post here and i would like to say that i would love to see them live in a freaking bookstore.

2. Gorillaz - Plastic Beach


i'm sad they were so underwhelming at coachella. and i'll admit that that performance might have contributed to them dropping a spot in a very close race for the top 3.

1. Massive Attack - Heligoland


hey guys, lets not wait another 7 years for your next album. how's that sound?
the two tracks with horace andy vocals are just amazing. this album is so beautiful and intense.