Best of 2011 (subject to change)

A Listmania! list by Man Without a Soul (London)
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Bon Iver
1.  Bon Iver by Bon Iver
The list author says:
  "The perfect follow up to the impressive debut, the sound palette has expanded but the melodies are even more subtle and understated. Best of the year. Key Tracks - Holocene, Michicant, Calgary"
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Kaputt
2.  Kaputt by Destroyer
The list author says:
  "Wildly pretentious it may be, it is also brilliant from start to finish. To paraphrase - I heard the record it's more than alright. Close runner-up. Key Tracks - Chinatown, Kaputt, Bay of Pigs"
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Smother
3.  Smother by Wild Beasts
The list author says:
  "With their last outing I said they'd out-Antony'd Antony, this time they've out-art rocked Radiohead. The sky's the limit boys! Key Tracks - Loop the Loop, Bed of Nails, Albatross, Lion's Share"
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Father, Son, Holy Ghost
4.  Father, Son, Holy Ghost by Girls
The list author says:
  "At their most ambitious Girls manage to marry introspection and heartbreak to Pink Floyd level grandiose compositions on this exceptional release. Key Tracks - Just a Song, Vomit, Forgiveness"
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Smoke Ring For My Halo
5.  Smoke Ring For My Halo by Kurt Vile
The list author says:
  "Singalong slacker anthems that even trump this year's J.Mascis solo effort at the same game. Key Tracks - Jesus Fever, On Tour, Baby's Arms"
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Helplessness Blues
6.  Helplessness Blues by Fleet Foxes
The list author says:
  "A more introspective and personal set, doesn't go down quite as smooth as the faultless debut but still excellent. Key Tracks - Helplessness Blues, The Shrine/An Argument, Lorelai"
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Slave Ambient
7.  Slave Ambient by The War on Drugs
The list author says:
  "At its most vibed 'Slave Ambient' sounds like Petty providing songs/vocals for Emeralds. 2011's superior alt country chillout disc! Key Tracks - Brothers, I Was There, Black Water Falls"
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Parallax
8.  Parallax by Atlas Sound
The list author says:
  "A mysteriously alluring and otherworldly ambience pervades, a must buy for Deerhunter fans. Key tracks - Te Amo, Mona Lisa, Modern Aquatic Nightsongs"
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Burst Apart
9.  Burst Apart by The Antlers
The list author says:
  "'Hospice' stands alone as an amazing artistic statement & its clear this is intended to be a more conventional album w/out such a strong narrative. Good choice, it works. Key Tracks - Widow, Teeth"
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Apocalypse
10.  Apocalypse by Bill Callahan
The list author says:
  "Not as consistent as 'I Wish...' but the highlights are truly exceptional. These two most recent albums show Bill is back to his best. Key Tracks - Riding for the Feeling, Drover, Baby's Breath"
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777 Sect(S)
11.  777 Sect(S) by Blut Aus Nord
The list author says:
  "French black metal and my favourite metal release of the year, grand, apocalyptic, inventive and totally immersive. Key Tracks - Epitome I, Epitome II, Epitome IV"
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Past Life Martyred Saints
12.  Past Life Martyred Saints by EMA
The list author says:
  "Pleasantly rambling epic arrangements meet lo fi aesthetic with perfectly deployed poisonous vocals. Key Tracks - California, The Grey Ship, Butterfly Knife"
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Several Shades Of Why
13.  Several Shades Of Why by J Mascis
The list author says:
  "Sounds exactly as you'd expect an acoustic J.Mascis album to sound. No bad thing at all. Key Tracks - Very Nervous & Love, Can I, Make it Right, Several Shades of Why"
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The King of Limbs
14.  The King of Limbs by Radiohead
The list author says:
  "A little insubstantial compared to 'In Rainbows' - the final four songs are untouchably brilliant however. Key Tracks - Lotus Flower, Codex, Give Up the Ghost, Separator"
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Circuital
15.  Circuital by My Morning Jacket
The list author says:
  "A band on a strange career trajectory who are hard to second guess. What's evident is that the first three songs are the best opening trilogy this year. Key Tracks - Circuital, Victory, The Day"
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Yuck
16.  Yuck by Yuck
The list author says:
  "Step into the time machine and allow Yuck to transport you to 1988, a time when Dinosaur Jr's ruled the Earth. Key Tracks - The Wall, Shook Down, Operation"
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Dedication
17.  Dedication by Zomby
The list author says:
  "Top electronic release this year, can sound a bit 'power up, extra life, power up' at times but overall diverse and engaging. Key Tracks - Natalia's Song, Things Fall Apart, Alothea"
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Monkeytown
18.  Monkeytown by Modeselektor
The list author says:
  "Dare I say their most focused release? Still wildly eclectic of course with the emphasis on fun. Key Tracks - Berlin, Evil Twin, Blue Clouds"
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There Is
19.  There Is by Jono McCleery
The list author says:
  "Traditional singer/songwriter shapes bent this way and that by beautiful string arrangements and some lively glitchy electro production. Key Tracks - Tomorrow, She Moves, It's All, Fears"
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Wolfroy Goes To Town
20.  Wolfroy Goes To Town by Bonnie Prince Billy
The list author says:
  "An average album by the Bonnie Prince's high standards - quiet and reflective bordering on the self indulgent and impenetrable in places. Key Tracks - Quail & Dumplings, We Are Unhappy, New Tibet"
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Crazy Clown Time
21.  Crazy Clown Time by David Lynch
The list author says:
  "A little bit soundtrack, a hella lot creepy - a difficult start to finish listen to say the least though. Key Tracks - Noah's Ark, Pinky's Dream, She Rises Up"
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Th1rt3en
22.  Th1rt3en by Megadeth
The list author says:
  "Best Megadeth release since 'Countdown' - could hoover up a lot of disillusioned Metallica fans! Key Tracks - Whose Life, Black Swan, Fast Lane"
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Tomboy
23.  Tomboy by Panda Bear
The list author says:
  "This set of hypnotic tropical soundscapes starts sleepily before enveloping the listener in it's dreamy charms. Key Tracks - Last Night at the Jetty, Afterburner, Alsatian Darn"
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Skying
24.  Skying by The Horrors
The list author says:
  "Undeniably pretty but this retro 80's synth collage veers towards the unmemorable and lifeless in places. Key Tracks - Endless Blue, Still Life, Oceans Burning"
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Lulu
25.  Lulu by Metallica
The list author says:
  "What can you say? The ultimate mismatch, the grandest folly, the most 'challenging' listen of the year. Key Tracks - The one with the table, the one that's spermless like a girl  :S"
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