Segunda-feira 2 Jan 2012, 15h:27
First, a thank you for stopping by at but one of the exceedingly minor Top 50 Albums Of 2011 lists; but enough pleasantries, let’s get down to business…
50. Wounded Rhymes by Lykke Li
Metacritic Score: 83
49. Angles by The Strokes
Metacritic Score: 71
48. Black Up by Shabazz Palaces
Metacritic Score: 82
47. Anna Calvi by Anna Calvi
Metacritic Score: 80
46. The Golden Record by Little Scream
Metacritic Score: 79
45. We're New Here by Gil Scott-Heron and Jamie xx
Metacritic Score: 82
44. Watch The Throne by The Throne
Metacritic Score: 76
43. Making Mirrors by Gotye
Metacritic Score: NR
42. 4 by Beyoncé
Metacritic Score: 73
41. Sound Kapital by Handsome Furs
Metacritic Score: 75
40. Watch Me Dance by Toddla T
Metacritic Score: 67
39. Metals by Feist
Metacritic Score: 80
38. Adulthood by CocknBullKid
Metacritic Score: NR
37. I'm Gay (I'm Happy) by Lil B
Metacritic Score: 73
36. Blue Songs by Hercules And Love Affair
Metacritic Score: 68
35. Ritual Union by Little Dragon
Metacritic Score: 78
34. Monkeytown by Modeselektor
Metacritic Score: 66
33. Make A Scene by Sophie Ellis-Bextor
Metacritic Score: 51
32. Purple Naked Ladies by The Internet
Metacritic Score: 52
31. Knee Deep by WhoMadeWho
Metacritic Score: 75
30. Wander/Wonder by Balam Acab
Metacritic Score: 76
29. The King Of Limbs by Radiohead
Metacritic Score: 80
28. Burst Apart by The Antlers
Metacritic Score: 81
27. Go Tell Fire To The Mountain by WU LYF
Metacritic Score: 77
26. Peanut Butter Blues & Melancholy Jam by Ghostpoet
Metacritic Score: 78
25. The Devil's Walk by Apparat
Metacritic Score: 76
24. Skying by The Horrors
Metacritic Score: 83
23. Oneirology by CunninLynguists
Metacritic Score: NR
22. Era Extraña by Neon Indian
Metacritic Score: 76
21. Conatus by Zola Jesus
Metacritic Score: 79
20. Cinderella's Eyes by Nicola Roberts
Metacritic Score: NR
19. On A Mission by Katy B
Metacritic Score: 76
18. Hearts by I Break Horses
Metacritic Score: 69
17. Within And Without by Washed Out
Metacritic Score: 70
16. Instrumentals by Clams Casino
Metacritic Score: NR
15. Voyage by The Sound Of Arrows
Metacritic Score: NR
14. The Year Of Hibernation by Youth Lagoon
Metacritic Score: 79
13. Replica by Oneohtrix Point Never
Metacritic Score: 80
12. Bon Iver, Bon Iver by Bon Iver
Metacritic Score: 86
11. Cat's Eyes by Cat's Eyes
Metacritic Score: 79
10. The Book Of Mormon: Original Broadway Cast Recording by Trey Parker, Robert Lopez & Matt Stone
Metacritic Score: NR
9. Take Care by Drake
Metacritic Score: 80
8. House Of Balloons by The Weeknd
Metacritic Score: 87
7. Thursday by The Weeknd
Metacritic Score: 80
6. Echoes Of Silence by The Weeknd
Metacritic Score: NR
5. The Most Incredible Thing by Pet Shop Boys
Metacritic Score: 66
4. Biophilia by Björk
Metacritic Score: 79
3. Eye Contact by Gang Gang Dance
Metacritic Score: 83
2. Looping State Of Mind by The Field
Metacritic Score: 85
And then there’s my favourite album of 2011, the second release this year from a peerless icon who has always forged ahead on her own path of sonic enlightenment. Though that first LP proved controversial, sparking its fair share of debates with regards to its qualities and merit, the promise of a second album in time for the Christmas did well to assuage any misgivings from those left unimpressed. And with its wintry fables of heartbreak and chilling beauty, featuring a snowman lothario and wayward yeti amongst its cast of characters, it helped to prove just why we fell in love with this enigmatic girl in the first place. So, at the premier point of my chart, I present…
1. 50 Words For Snow by Kate Bush
Metacritic Score: 85
And just to put a geeky pin in this horrid bouquet of chart madness…
My Top 50 Album's Average Metacritic Score: 76
Happy New Year everyone… Hope you have a great 2012! xxxo