If I'm being absolutely honest here, and go by what I listened to more than anything else, I'm gonna have to say the best album for me this year was:
La Roux - La Roux
Just an unbelievable album full of smart, catchy, 80's-sounding, pop songs. Every song stands on its own on this cd, and is easily distinguishable from the rest. Most people find her voice grating, but I feel like it fits the music really well and actually enjoy it. You can't argue that it's not unique.
I know most will scoff at this choice, but like I said, I'm making myself be honest here.
1. In for the Kill
2. Tigerlily
3. Quicksand
4. Bulletproof
5. Colourless Colour
6. I'm Not Your Toy
7. Cover My Eyes
8. As If by Magic
9. Fascination
10. Reflections Are Protection
11. Armour Love
12. Growing Pains
Runner Ups:
Red Chord - Fed Through the Teeth Machine
Deadmau5 - For Lack of a Better Name
P.O.S. - Never Better
