2011 Best Albums - What goes on?

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Slave Ambient
1.  Slave Ambient by The War on Drugs
The list author says:
  "You need this. WOD mainman Adam Granduciel produces uber classic American rock but also throws in curveball German influences. One for the rock connoisseur. Download Best Night & Baby missiles"
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Helplessness Blues
2.  Helplessness Blues by Fleet Foxes
The list author says:
  "A true musical event with timeless harmonies, superb musicians and the astonishing songwriting skills of Robin Pecknold. This is rock music redemption. Download Grown Ocean and The Shrine/An Argument"
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Bad As Me
3.  Bad As Me by Tom Waits
The list author says:
  "Tom Waits raids the junkyard of American music and strikes gold. The world is a better place because this man draws breath. His best LP in years. Download - oh look buy the bloody thing!"
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Let England Shake
4.  Let England Shake by PJ Harvey
The list author says:
  "P J Harvey absolutely nails it on this astonishing album shaped by turmoil and war. No other British solo artist is doing anything this original - Download All & Everyone and Last living rose"
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The Harrow & the Harvest
5.  The Harrow & the Harvest by Gillian Welch
The list author says:
  "Gillian Welch returns after 8 years with her partner David Rawlings and the worlds a better place. Heartfelt, traditional and beautiful music played to perfection. Download Scarlet Town & Tennessee"
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Pull Up Some Dust And Sit Down
6.  Pull Up Some Dust And Sit Down by Ry Cooder
The list author says:
  "Cooder the veteran guitarist produces his best album in ages. A searing state of the nation report on the ills of the US. Download Dirty Chateau & Humpty Dumpty World"
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Last of the Country Gentlemen
7.  Last of the Country Gentlemen by Josh T. Pearson
The list author says:
  "After a lost decade the genius behind Lift to Experience, Josh T Pearson returns with a brilliant album of raw, bleak beauty and dripping in despair - Download Sorry with a song and Country Dumb"
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C'mon
8.  C'mon by Low
The list author says:
  "Over two decades the Deluth slowcore trio have turned into one of America's finest bands here with Nels Cline in tow on a album packed with great songs- Download Done and Nothing but heart"
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Smother
9.  Smother by Wild Beasts
The list author says:
  "A change of direction and an exquisite, slow burning classic from the UKs best band of the past 3 years namely the sublime Wild Beasts - Download Lions Share & Albatross"
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A Creature I Don't Know
10.  A Creature I Don't Know by Laura Marling
The list author says:
  "A fierce talent and best new British songwriter bar none. Who knows what is possible with the great Laura Marling. Download Sophia & Night after Night"
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Barton Hollow
11.  Barton Hollow by The Civil Wars
The list author says:
  "The Civil Wars  quietly stormed Jools Holland. Tennessee duo are the ones to watch in the US at the moment and make bitter sweet country anthems - Download Poison and Wine and  20 years"
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D
12.  D by White Denim
The list author says:
  "A dizzying range of classic rock influences stirred into something new and unique from one of the most inventive bands on the planet. Download Burnished and Back at the farm"
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Kiss Each Other Clean
13.  Kiss Each Other Clean by Iron & Wine
The list author says:
  "Sam Beams fine new album takes him in a new funky direction and it succeeds wonderfully - Download Godless brother in love and  Big burned hand"
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Bon Iver
14.  Bon Iver by Bon Iver
The list author says:
  "Perhaps not as good as "For Emma" but lovely and lush music from Justin Vernon with real warmth. Download Perth and Michicant  but AVOID Beth/Rest"
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The King Is Dead
15.  The King Is Dead by The Decemberists
The list author says:
  "What a fine songwriter Colin Meloy has become and here he asks Gillian Welch and Peter Buck to assist the wonderful Decemberists.  Perfect Americana follows - Download  Rise to me and June Hymn"
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Ashes & Fire
16.  Ashes & Fire by Ryan Adams
The list author says:
  "One excellent reviewer describes this as "Mercurial genius reconnects with Gram Parsons muse" A splendid return to form for Adams. Download - Dirty rain & Lucky now"
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Last
17.  Last by The Unthanks
The list author says:
  "A dark and brooding album by Northumberland's finest and the greatest prospect for British folk since the Fairport's - Download No one knows I’m gone and Give away your heart"
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Smoke Ring For My Halo
18.  Smoke Ring For My Halo by Kurt Vile
The list author says:
  "War on drugs part time member and snotty lo fi rock god Kurt Vile has produced a stormer here. Again based on the classic Petty, Seger & Springsteen template. Download Puppet 2 the man  and Runner Ups"
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Build A Rocket Boys!
19.  Build A Rocket Boys! by Elbow
The list author says:
  "Guy Garvey and co record a tender album full of childhood memories and great songs. Their 2011 Manchester gig was very special and Lippy Kids an instant classic. Download Lippy Kids and Dear Friends"
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The Whole Love
20.  The Whole Love by Wilco
The list author says:
  "It is a physical impossibility for Wilco to produce a bad album. The Whole Love is very fine indeed and a mix of all their previous styles. Download Black noon & Art of the almost"
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Metals
21.  Metals by Feist
The list author says:
  "Do your best to seek out Leslie Feist's new album. She is a mercurial singer songwriter with the tunes to match. Download Anti Pioneer and Graveyard"
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Hotel Shampoo
22.  Hotel Shampoo by Gruff Rhys
The list author says:
  "Wales answer to Brian Wilson. An authentic pop genius and Gruffs best solo album to date.  Download Heart of Love and Shark ridden waters"
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Hard Bargain
23.  Hard Bargain by Emmylou Harris
The list author says:
  "Emmylou Harris matures like fine wine and pours out glorious heartbreaking music. This is a slow burner but it hooks you in.  Download The Road and Emmet Till"
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Fatou
24.  Fatou by Fatoumata Diawara
The list author says:
  "The great new star of Mali music. Fatomato Diawara records an album of real soul and depth but with a funky exterior. Download Sowa and Kanou"
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Smart Flesh
25.  Smart Flesh by The Low Anthem
The list author says:
  "The Low Anthem record an album characterised by shivering inducing atmospherics and full of classic country songs - Download Apothecary Love and Burn"
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