Best of 2011- The Album List

01. Duran Duran- All You Need is Now [S-Curve/ Edel]

02. John Maus- We Must Become the Pitiless Censors of Ourselves [Upset the Rhythm]

03. Lykke Li- Wounded Rhymes [LL]

04. The Horrors- Skying [XL]

05. PJ Harvey- Let England Shake [Island]

06. Crystal Stilts- In Love With Oblivion [Slumberland]

07. Mirrors- Lights and Offerings [Skint]

08. SSION- BENT- digital

09. Cut Copy- Zonoscope [Modular]

10. Austra- Feel It Break [Domino]

Best of 1981- The Albums List

The year 1980 was marked by a profound sense of loss with the tragic death of John Lennon in December. The music world mourned the passing of one of its most influential figures, and Lennon's iconic hits like "Woman" and "Imagine" reappeared on the charts as a tribute to his enduring legacy. Roxy Music also paid homage with a cover of "Jealous Guy."

Despite the somber atmosphere, the charts were still lively with the sounds of rising stars like Adam and the Ants, while The Police continued to dominate. Human League made a notable return, emerging from a dark phase and releasing "Don't You Want Me Baby." This, coupled with Soft Cell's "Tainted Love," played a crucial role in defining the emerging genre known as Synth-pop.

Simultaneously, the New Romantic movement began to gain traction, with young artists embracing synthesizers and distinctive fashion choices, including lipstick. A groundbreaking moment in the music industry occurred with the launch of MTV, featuring "Video Killed The Radio Star" by The Buggles as its inaugural video. This song became a symbol of the new platform that would reshape the music industry, ushering in a new era of visual storytelling and musical dimension.

Best of 2010- The Album List

01. Groove Armada- Black Light

02. Get Well Soon- Vexations

03. Ariel Pink's Haunted Graffiti- Before Today

04. Twin Shadow- Forget

05. Janelle Monáe- The ArchAndroid

06. Future Islands- In Evening Air

07. Belle And Sebastian- Write about Love

08. Yeasayer- Odd Blood

09. Brendan Perry- Ark

10. LCD Soundsystem- This is Happening

Best of 1980- The Album List

The year 1980 marked a fascinating intersection, straddling the influences of the 1970s while gradually embracing the emerging trends of the new decade. Chart-toppers like Blondie, Abba, The Police, and The Jam continued to dominate the music scene. Notable achievements included David Bowie securing his second number one hit, and Kate Bush becoming the first British female artist to claim a No.1 album.

However, amidst the musical successes, 1980 also witnessed tragic losses that left an indelible mark on the industry. Ian Curtis of Joy Division tragically took his own life just before the band's scheduled US Tour, while John Lennon, an iconic figure in music, was shot dead outside his New York City apartment. These losses left families and legions of fans grieving.

The year concluded with John Lennon's posthumous release, "{Just Like) Starting Over," topping the UK charts, serving as both a poignant farewell and a herald of the new decade.

Best of 2009- The Album List

Ladies and Gentleman, our year in music in a quick overview!

01. Editors-  In This Light and on This Evening [Kitchenware]
02. Music Go Music- Expressions [Secretly Canadian]
03. Echo and The Bunnymen- The Fountain [Ocean Rain]
04. Metric- Fantasies [Metric]
05. Little Boots- Hands [679]
06. Mando Diao- Give Me Fire! [Universal/Vertigo]
07. Kasabian- West Ryder Pauper Lunatic Asylum  [RCA/BMG]
08. Marc Almond- Orpheus in Exile - The Songs of Vadim Kozin [Cherry Red]
09. White Lies- To Lose My Life [Fiction/Geffen]

Best of 2008- The Album List

The big year of Australian electropop, indietronica and alternative dance. What else was hot, see in the list below...

01.Radiohead- In Rainbows [XL]
02.John Maus- Love is Real [Upset The Rhythm]
03.Fleet Foxes- s/t [Bella Union]
04. MGMT- Oracular Spectacular [Columbia]
05.The Foxglove Hunt - Stop Heartbeat [Common Wall]
06.Blondfire- My Someday
07.Black Kids- Party Traumatic [Almost Gold]
08.Ladyhawke- s/t [Modular]
09.Brian Eno & David Byrne- Everything That Happens Will Happen Today [Happen Today]

Best Albums of 2007

Best Albums of 2007!

01. The Mary Onettes- The Mary Onettes [Labrador]
02. The National-  Boxer [Beggars Banquet]
03. Chromatics IV: Night Drive [Italians Do it Better]
04. Devastations-  Yes, U  [Beggars Banquet]
05. The Shins-  Wincing the Night Away [Sub Pop]
06. Andrew Bird-  Armchair Apocrypha  [Fat Possum]
07. Arcade Fire-  Neon Bible  [Merge]
08. Glass Candy B/E/A/T/B/O/X [Italians Do it Better]
09. Interpol-  Our Love to Admire [Capitol]
10. Sally Shapiro-  Disco Romance [Diskokaine]