Albums/Songs of 2011

[transgression]

I completed my top 50 songs for this year a couple days ago which can be found here: http://joodithandlemonade.tumblr.com/post/14283859791/top-50-2011-reverse-order-countdown

Top 10 songs (reverse order)
10. M83 - Midnight City
9. Gil Scott-Heron and Jamie xx - I’ll Take Care Of U
8. Clams Casino - I’m God
7. Birdy - People Help The People
6. TV On The Radio - Will Do
5. Frank Ocean - Thinking About You
4. The Weeknd - Wicked Games
3. James Blake - The Wilhelm Scream
2. Bon Iver - Minnesota, WI
1. Daughter - Love

2011 was very interesting. I couldn't deny the massive rise and addictive tunes of artists with the likes of Frank Ocean, James Blake and The Weeknd (especially Frank Ocean and The Weeknd as the type of music they produce usually doesn't attract my attention).

I'm currently doing my top 10 albums so will post it up when I'm done.
In the meantime, what is everyone's top 10 albums and top 10 songs for 2011?

Update

Top 10 albums (reverse order)
10. SBTRKT - SBTRKT
9. Cults - Cults
8. Giraffage - Comfort
7. Nicolas Jaar - Space Is Only Noise
6. James Blake - James Blake
5. Bon Iver - Bon Iver
4. Clams Casino - Instrumental Mixtape
3. Frank Ocean - Nostalgia, Ultra Mixtape
2. The Weeknd - House of Balloons Mixtape
1. Daughter - Wild Youth EP

Daughter took out both #1 this year for me (which is a first). Caught me off guard, hooked me in and made me fall in love with it over and over and over again. Can't really explain why.

EDIT

New questions -
Bands/Artists to watch for in 2012?
Albums you're looking forward to in 2012?

[Reckoner]

Albums:
1. Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds
2. Radiohead - The King Of Limbs
3. The Decembersists - The King Is Dead
4. Kasabian - Velociraptor!
5. Foo Fighters - Wasting Light
6. Fleet Foxes - Helplessness Blues
7. The Living End - The Ending Is Just The Beginning Repeating
8. James Blake - James Blake
9. The Strokes - Angles
10. The Black Keys - El Camino

Songs:
1.Radiohead - The Daily Mail
So the studio version hasn't been officially released yet (will be on the 19th), but they have played it live on a few occasions, and it featured on their "From the Basement" broadcast. When the horns and guitar come in halfway through I just can't help but smile.

2. Noel Gallagher - AKA...Broken Arrow
Just about any song (except for "Dream On")  from this album could be placed here, they are all just as good as each other, but the chorus from this song places it just above...

3. Noel Gallagher - AKA... What A Life!
The somewhat repetitive nature of this song and the pounding piano appeal to me greatly. Could listen to this on repeat for ages. Also, Noel has a much better voice than Liam Gallagher (eccentric front man from Oasis) IMO.

4. The Black Keys - Lonely Boy
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a_426RiwST8 Enough said really.

5. Foo Fighters - Rope
Raw and energetic rock, with Dave Grohl's perfect vocals.

6. Radiohead - Separator
Definitely a song that requires multiple listens for you to hear its true wonder, as it is with most post-OK Computer Radiohead. Great for just sitting back and relaxing.

7. Kasabian - Re-Wired.
Worth a listen just for the strings outro.

8.The Decemberists - Rox In The Box
A heavy folk vibe, with fantastic lyrics. 

9. Red Hot Chilli Peppers - The adventures of Rain Dance Maggie
I was interested to see how RHCP would be after John Frusciante's departure. Josh Klinghoffer impressed, and of coarse Flea's bass is epic.

10. Cage The Elephant - Shake Me Down
I didn't particularly like this song at first, but it came to life once I saw some live versions on youtube. The studio version didn't capture the true essence of the song.

I didn't find myself liking much music that came out this year,most of the songs/albums from my lists I expected I would like from past experience with them. Apart from Noel Gallagher, his album absolutely blew me away, and James Blake.

[transgression]

Not too sure why but I didn't really get into The Black Keys. I've revisited it twice but maybe I'll do it again as everyone seems to love them.

I did enjoy a few songs from Radiohead's The King Of Limbs but I thought the remixes completed by various artists was heaps better (ie, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G4hljPQshAU). Heaps of great artists like Caribou, Four Tet etc were involved.

Kasabian Melbourne gig early next year. I've been thinking of going, the atmosphere will be great!

Did enjoy Fleet Foxes' Helplessness Blues as well

[Reckoner]

Kasabian Melbourne gig early next year. I've been thinking of going, the atmosphere will be great!

If you get the chance you definitely should go. I've seen them twice and both times they were amazing. I'll have to miss their Melbourne gig though, have a school leadership camp 

EDIT: 100th post

[Mao]

At the trance end of the spectrum, and in no particular order:

Above & Beyond - Sun & Moon
Above & Beyond - Thing Called Love
Andain - Promises (Myon & Shane 54 Summer Of Love Remix)
Armin Van Buuren - Not Giving Up On Love
Armin Van Buuren - This Light Between Us
Arty & Mat Zo - Rebound
Mat Zo & Arty - Mozart
Cosmic Gate & Emma Hewitt - Be Your Sound
Dash Berlin - Better Half Of Me
Deadmau5 - Raise Your Weapon

For each of these tracks, I have a vivid memory of a euphoric crowd, gives me goosebumps every time.

[transgression]

Not too sure if you'd like this/is your thing Mao but they played this live at Madison Square Garden a couple of days ago (2 hour long session). It goes alright:

http://soundcloud.com/edmtunes/swedish-house-mafia-live-the-madison-square-garden-new-york-16-12-2011

[Mao]

Not too sure if you'd like this/is your thing Mao but they played this live at Madison Square Garden a couple of days ago (2 hour long session). It goes alright:

http://soundcloud.com/edmtunes/swedish-house-mafia-live-the-madison-square-garden-new-york-16-12-2011

I listened to the live broadcast I'm cool like that...

[david10d]

james blake self titled was so disappointing. his EP work was so much more exciting.

i can't name a top 10 album list because there's been so many good releases this year


my #1 is nicolas jaar - space is only noise

i also really liked the atlas sound LP too

[JellyDonut]

^I'm giving his CMYK EP as per your recommendation: it sounds so different compared to the s/t. Don't really know how I feel about it just yet

[nisha]

Adele -21

I think thats enough said.

[86]

At the trance end of the spectrum, and in no particular order:

Above & Beyond - Sun & Moon
Above & Beyond - Thing Called Love
Andain - Promises (Myon & Shane 54 Summer Of Love Remix)
Armin Van Buuren - Not Giving Up On Love
Armin Van Buuren - This Light Between Us
Arty & Mat Zo - Rebound
Mat Zo & Arty - Mozart
Cosmic Gate & Emma Hewitt - Be Your Sound
Dash Berlin - Better Half Of Me
Deadmau5 - Raise Your Weapon

For each of these tracks, I have a vivid memory of a euphoric crowd, gives me goosebumps every time.

Excellent list. Added them to my collection. If I may add:

Nadia Ali, Starkillers & Alex Kenji - Pressure (Alesso Remix)
Sean Tyas - Banshee (Original Mix)
Markus Schulz & Jochen Miller - Rotunda (Original Mix)
Markus Schulz presents Dakota - Sinners
Kyau & Albert - A Night Like This (Original Mix)
Paul Oakenfold - Full Moon Party (Original Mix)
Gareth Emery - Tokyo (Ben Gold Remix)
Ferry Corsten - Feel It (Original Extended Mix)

[hala_madrid]

remix of the year, i don't even like adele or the original but can't stop listening to this http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_hsesRUaFAE

[Mech]

• Gotye - Somebody That I Used To Know

[acinod]

Am I the only one here that's never heard of these songs before

[xdecay]

Am I the only one here that's never heard of these songs before

nope, you're not the only one. haven't heard of 90% of the stuff listed.

EDIT: two of my favourite albums of 2011 are 'helplessness blues' by fleet foxes and 'sinners never sleep' by you me at six.