2010 best albums - A vintage year in the making?

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I Speak Because I Can (Eco-pack)
1.  I Speak Because I Can (Eco-pack) by Laura Marling
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  "A timeless and beguiling second album from this precocious talent. Marling stakes a huge claim to join the ranks of classic songwriters - Download Rambling Man & Goodbye England (Covered in snow)"
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Band Of Joy (Digipack)
2.  Band Of Joy (Digipack) by Robert Plant
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  "Almost worth the price of admission alone for the two "Low" covers. Plant has hit an amazing purple patch of late and this is a joy - Download Silver Rider and Monkey"
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High Violet
3.  High Violet by The National
The list author says:
  "Matt Berninger and co record their masterpiece and stake a claim to be the "Great American band". Wonderful album from the band that stormed Glastonbury. Download Runaway and Conversation 16"
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Teen Dream
4.  Teen Dream by Beach House
The list author says:
  "The Baltimore duo's dreamy pop master work. Ms Legrand is a sultry as fine Cuban cigar and Alex Scally is clearly a instrumental genius - Download Norway and Walk in the Park"
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Admiral Fell Promises
5.  Admiral Fell Promises by Sun Kil Moon
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  "A guitar and songwriting masterclass from Mark Kozelek one of Gods representatives on earth. The Spanish flavoured songs are stunning. Download Half Moon Bay and  Leaning Tree."
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The Age Of Adz
6.  The Age Of Adz by Sufjan Stevens
The list author says:
  "Sufjan Stevens is the "coolest musician in America" (Sunday Times)  and "Adz" is packed with musical ideas some great, some claptrap, some challenging and some sublime. Download - the whole of it!"
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The Golden Archipelago
7.  The Golden Archipelago by Shearwater
The list author says:
  "Jonathan Meiburg proves yet again that he is the best singer since Jeff Buckley. A themed ecological album with awesome grandeur - Download Hidden Lakes and Runners in the sun"
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The Suburbs
8.  The Suburbs by Arcade Fire
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  "A thrilling return to form after the patchy  "Neon Bible". Arcade Fire have produced a sprawling work of huge emotion and power. Download  Empty Room and Ready to start"
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Halcyon Digest
9.  Halcyon Digest by Deerhunter
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  "Bradford Cox and Deerhunter deliver in spades with a little help from Animal Collective inspired production. A otherworldly album of sonic alchemy - Download Helicopter and He would have laughed"
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Odd Blood
10.  Odd Blood by Yeasayer
The list author says:
  "Odd Blood has split the jury but it is a fabulous pop album packed with with shades of Talking Heads, Human League, Heaven 17 and yes Howard Jones! - Download "One" and I Remember"
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Hadestown
11.  Hadestown by Anaïs Mitchell
The list author says:
  "Anais Mitchell visionary reworking of the Orpheus myth with a stellar cast of musicians and brilliant themed songwriting  - Download Wedding Song & Eurydice"
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Lisbon
12.  Lisbon by The Walkmen
The list author says:
  "Hamilton Leithauser and The Walkmen have gotten so good at what they do, it's easy enough to overlook the complexity/brilliance of what it is they're creating. Download Angela Surf City & Shovel Snow"
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The Archandroid
13.  The Archandroid by Janelle Monáe
The list author says:
  "There is a new funk and soul sheriff in town in the form of Janelle Monae. James Brown can rest in peace and Prince should be very scared. Download Tightrope & dance or die"
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Here's To Taking It Easy
14.  Here's To Taking It Easy by Phosphorescent
The list author says:
  "Matthew Houck is the total inspiration behind Phosphorescent and this album is a perfect slice of Americana jammed packed with great songs. Download the superb "Los Angeles" and Mermaid Parade""
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All Days Are Nights: Songs For Lulu
15.  All Days Are Nights: Songs For Lulu by Rufus Wainwright
The list author says:
  "Rufus Wainwright stripped back to that rich voice and piano. On times a deeply personal album about loss and conquering your demons - Download Zebulon and Martha"
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Le Noise
16.  Le Noise by Neil Young
The list author says:
  "Le Noise" sees Neil Young still leading and redefining the revolution blues and it proves yet again that he is irreplaceable and without peer - Download Hitch-hiker and Peaceful Valley Boulvevard"
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My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy
17.  My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy by Kanye West
The list author says:
  "Its true that Mr West's lift may not go to the top floor but this is a spectacular cornucopia of brilliant music and ideas - Download Monster and Power"
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Black Noise
18.  Black Noise by Pantha du Prince
The list author says:
  "Surprisingly better than Four Tets album. Shimmering, bell-like tones strung out and stretched against a backdrop of gentle micro-beats - Download Lay in a shimmer and Splendour"
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Queen Of Denmark
19.  Queen Of Denmark by John Grant
The list author says:
  "John Grant's stunning baritone voice is the star of this show. Great songs and great backing by Midlake - Download Where Dreams Go To Die and "I wanna go to Marz""
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Brothers
20.  Brothers by The Black Keys
The list author says:
  "Funky blues of the highest order with this great American duo rightly cracking the US album charts after years of producing sterling music- Download Tighten up and Go Getter"
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You Are Not Alone
21.  You Are Not Alone by Mavis Staples
The list author says:
  "Wow that voice at the age of 71 is a force of nature. Staples great new gospel album produced by Jeff Tweedy is essential for any music lover - Download  Creep along Moses and Too close to heaven"
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The Monitor
22.  The Monitor by Titus Andronicus
The list author says:
  "60+ minutes of impassioned, visceral, kick you in the teeth rock music by a band who have produced  "Born to Run's drunk stepchild on a epic spree" - Download A more perfect union and Four Score & 7"
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Leave Your Sleep (2 Cd)
23.  Leave Your Sleep (2 Cd) by Natalie Merchant
The list author says:
  "Natalie Merchant's labour of love of reworked children's' songs, lullabies and nursery rhymes. Superbly executed and genuinely brilliant - Download  The Peppery Man & Spring and Fall"
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Sky At Night
24.  Sky At Night by I Am Kloot
The list author says:
  "The Elbow magic rubs off. A thrilling feast of song-writing from this criminally ignored band Download I still do and Radition"
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Becoming A Jackal
25.  Becoming A Jackal by Villagers
The list author says:
  "A splendid debut from Conor J O'Brien a classic songwriter in the tradition of McCartney and McALoon. So many great songs,  Download Set the tigers free and Becoming a jackal"
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