Tens of thousands of albums have been released this past year, so P&B are taking on the arduous task of breaking down our very own Top 10 Albums of 2011 List. This is the first of a 2-part series (Turnbull's first, with Paqman's to follow). We'll break down the albums, EPs, and mixtapes, etc, that made for quintessential listening throughout the year. If you don't see something on here that you feel should've made the lists, feel free to leave a comment or send us an email about it!
10) Theophilus London - Lovers Holiday
10) Theophilus London - Lovers Holiday
Amongst a couple of mixtapes, and a major label debut that I found somewhat disappointing, this 5-track EP captured the true essence of this debonnair Brooklyn MC/singer-songwriter, who sights Prince, Mike J, and The Smiths as his key influences. London is a fashion savvy street rebel who struck gold with this short yet solid set of tracks.
P&B Approved Cuts: Strangelove, Wine & Chocolates
9) Bon Iver (s/t)
Truth be known, I didn't know what to make of this album when I first heard it, but it certainly has grown on me over time. This record serves less as an album, and more as a collection of lush 'soundscapes' that conjure up the same feelings of isolation shown on Bon Iver's critically acclaimed debut album For Emma, Forever Ago.
P&B Approved Cuts: Perth, Holocene, Towers
