As 2011 turns out to be the year for Rock Music to finally dominate its hold with the return of major artists and commercially and critically successful records, we look back upon those albums which remain refrained from becoming a popular hit but are equally good (if not better).
Presenting, the Top 10 (yet released albums) that you may have skipped this year which demands a listen.
#1. "Let England Shake" by PJ Harvey.
Must Have Tracks: The Last Living Rose, The Glorious Land, The Color of The Earth.
#2. "Bon Iver, Bon Iver" by Bon Iver.
Must Have Tracks: Holocene, Calgary, Beth/Rest.
#3. "Nine Types of Light" by TV On The Radio.
Must Have Tracks: New Cannonball Blues, Keep Your Heart, Forgotten.
# 4. "Kiss Each Other Clean" by Iron & Wine.
Must Have Tracks: Walking Far From Home, Half Moon, Glad Man Singing.
#5. "Hardcore Will Never Die, But You Will" by Mogwai.
Must Have Tracks: Death Rays, San Pedro, You're Lionel Richie.
#6. "The Big Roar" by The Joy Formidable.
Must Have Tracks: Austere, Cradle, Chapter 2.
#7. "Thank You, Happy Birthday" by Cage The Elephant.
Must Have Tracks: Around My Head, Shake Me Down, Always Something.
#8. "Last Night on Earth" by Noah And The Whale.
Must Have Tracks: Old Joy, L.I.F.E.G.O.E.S.O.N., Give It All Back.
#9. "Take Care, Take Care, Take Care" by Explosions In The Sky.
Must Have Tracks: Human Qualities, Last Known Surroundings, Let Me Back In.
#10. "What Did You Expect from the Vaccines?" by The Vaccines.
Must Have Tracks: Blow It Up, If You Wanna, Family Friend.
Post in your top records that you think we may have missed this year and comment about the above specified list below.
