My Top ALBUMS of 2011

Let's get right to it! Last year I said that I don't like to limit my selection to 10... so I didn't. I felt the need to add a bunch of honourable mentions, and I'll do the same here. I'm hesitant in regards to my ordering, so if you disagree, by all means DISAGREE! These are my favourites, and in my opinion, great listening choices for any music lover (except for maybe you hardcore "country" folk)! Enjoy!

10. Foster the People - Torches

9. Florence + The Machine - Ceremonials

8. Manchester Orchestra - Simple Math 

7. Coldplay - Mylo Xyloto

6. M83 - Hurry Up, We're Dreaming.

5. Fleet Foxes - Helplessness Blues

4. The Civil Wars - Barton Hollow

3. The Head & The Heart - The Head and the Heart

2. Bon Iver - Bon Iver

... 

 AND my number one album of 2011 IS...

1. Sam Roberts Band - Collider

A class act. Sam's lyrics are mind boggling and the groove is never ending. I cannot choose a favourite track because all 13 are candidates! I saw them live in November and was in awe of how tight they were with their sound. They keep coming out with completely solid albums. Can't complain one bit.

  HONOURABLE MENTIONS:

Lupe Fiasco - Lasers

Death Cab for Cutie - Codes and Keys

The Black Keys - El Camino

Thrice - Major/Minor

Switchfoot - Vice Verses

Winnipeg's Best:

Saint Kris - BYOB

Imaginary Cities - Temporary Resident

The Liptonians - Let's All March Back Into The Sea

Albums I haven't listened to that may have made my list:
(and they're definitely on my wish list)

The Roots - Undun

Feist - Metals

Lights - Siberia

The Antlers - Burst Apart

TV On the Radio - Nine Types of Light

Consider all of these selections as fine options for your listening list,

if you haven't done so already! 

Can't wait for the solid albums of 2012!

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

(Hope you party, partied)