Top Albums 2010 Part 3: 10-1

10# Kelis FLESH TONE because it is the non-stop dance (or exercise?) album of the year. Listen to 4th of July (Fireworks)

9# Arcade Fire THE SUBURBS because this album proves that Arcade Fire is the future of rock music. Listen to Ready To Start

8# The Drums THE DRUMS because 80s dance/rock has never sounded better than this. Listen to Forever And Ever Amen

7# Local Natives GORILLA MANOR because it features sunny harmonies, tribal-sounding percussion and strong pop melodies. Listen to Wide Eyes

6# The National HIGH VIOLET because, just because. Listen to Terrible Love

5# Twin Shadow FORGET because this overlooked album will make you shed a tear and dance like a hippie at once. Listen to Slow

4# Diamond Rings SPECIAL AFFECTIONS because he’s Canadian, wears make-up à-la Bowie and dances awkwardly while singing some of the catchiest tunes of 2010. Listen to Wait & See

3# Robyn BODY TALK because everyone needs to learn how to dance alone. Listen to Dancing On My Own

2# Kanye West MY BEAUTIFUL DARK TWISTED FANTASY because it is the best, most epic, brilliantly overproduced album you’ll ever hear. Listen to All Of The Lights