2010 for music fans was a bit like 1931 for alcoholics.
Unlike 2009, original and inspiring music releases were few and far between. And I'm not one of those lame-os who bitch about how much music these days sucks, but this past year was definitely fickle. Still, there were some bright spots.
So aside from the "Purple EP" which was obviously brilliant (wink, wink), here's my top 10 of 2010.
(and the recipients of the first ever "Tom Petty Awards")
10. My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy - Kanye West
COME ON people! Open your EYES!!! You're telling me this album is perfect?!
I was a fan of Kanye's ever since I heard "Heart of the City" on Jay-Z's album. Like '97? I thought 'College Dropout' was very, very good and they kept getting better. But I can see through this guy's forced magnetism. It's gross to read all of these publications sucking up to a very average album from one of the greatest pop music minds of our generation.
This album has it's highlights. "Monster," "Power" and "Dark Fantasy" are all "Kanye-good" but as an ensemble, this album doesn't come close to "Graduation." If you want to give Kanye the career award already, at least recognize his best work. P.S. - Dude needs to stop singing.
9. Surfing the Void - Klaxons
Not as good as their debut but that's still pretty good. Looking forward to seeing them live.
