Top 10 Albums of 2010 so far

It's that time of year where everyone is thinking ahead to end of year lists, frantically rifling through Spotify playlists and itunes purchases to come up with a list of not-too-obvious-ace-albums-cuz-ya-know-i'm-a-bit-left-of-centre-and-shit. AND HERE'S MINE. I've pretty much raved about all of these at some point on here so they need no introduction. I've stuck a few tracks I can find off soundcloud below for your aural pleasure or here's a spotify playlist. Enjoynowbye x

1. Warpaint- The Fool (obvs). Couldn't find Undertow or Shadows but this is a sweet song.

Warpaint - Baby by quietculturemed

 
2. Surfer Blood- Astro Coast. Take it easssy. Just take it easy.

surfer blood by eldiabloyelritmo

3. The Black Keys- Brothers. Dare I say it their best yet? Perfect bluesy rock'n'roll. An all-weather album.

Black Keys - Brothers by cooperativemusicuk

 
4. LCD Soundsystem- This is Happening. Talking like a jerk, except you are an actual jerk...
Dance Yrself Clean by r0cketman22

 
5. Sleigh Bells- Treats. Loud headfuck of an album, likey like.
Sleigh Bells-Rill Rill by HSUGreen

 
6. Foals- Total Life Forever. Pretty darn decent change of direction for Foals. Spanish Sahara makes it.
Foals - Spanish Sahara by subpop

 
7. Caribou- Swim. Sun, sun, sun, sun, sun, sun, sun.
Caribou - Sun by radúz

 
8. Four Tet- There is Love in You. Good man, excellent cover.
Four Tet - Love Cry by pansen

 
9. Bombay Bicycle Club- Flaws. Yes.

10. Arcade Fire- The Suburbs. Still getting into this more nostalgia-based album from the Fire. I think it's going to be a keeper. We Used to Wait, Rococo, Sprawl II all aces. Nice strings with interesting, more mature lyrics.
Arcade Fire - Rococo by Scenedamage