Here are my favorite albums of 2010. In all cases, these are the albums I spent the most time with. Sure most of these are on other lists as well, and many of you are hip to how good the Kanye, Big Boi and Deerhunter albums are, but go ahead and spend a little time with the White Denim album. The White Denim album is hosted on their website and fans can download and contribute an amount of their choice. It is a great, great record that should not be overlooked. The No Age and Abe Vigoda albums both feature two bands transitioning from their punk roots to more of a shoegazey, layered sound. In both cases, they absolutely nailed it and have released the best records of each band’s career.

Without further adieu, here is my list. Enjoy, and have a safe and fun holiday season.

No Age : Everything in Between

No Age | Dusted

Deer Hunter : Halcyon Digest

Deer Hunter | He Would Have Laughed

Abe Vigoda : Crush

Abe Vigoda | November

Fang Island : Fang Island

Fang Island | Davey Crockett

Kanye West : My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy

Kanye West | So Appalled

Big Boi : Sir Lucious Left Foot The Son of Chico Dusty

Big Boi | Follow Us

White Denim : Last Day of Summer

White Denim | If You’re Changing

Roots Manuva Meets Wrongtom : Duppy Writer

Roots Manuva Meets Wrongtom | Lick Up Ya Foot

Broken Social Scene : Forgiveness Rock Record

Broken Social Scene | Texico Bitches

The National : High Violet

The National | Vanderlyle Crybaby Geeks