1. P.O.S. – The Audition
Stunning. Punk rock meets rap meets emo meets stunningly original lyrics

2. Arctic Monkeys – Whatever People Say I Am, That’s What I’m Not
Fast moving, chest-thumping punk + “Riot Van”

3. The Rapture – Pieces of The People We Love
A fun album full of dance music, I guess kinda like LCD Soundsystem?

4. The Kooks – Inside In/Inside Out
Hard to explain, but enjoyable to listen to.

5. Ok Go – Oh No
More just plain fun rock music, and of course, don’t miss their great music videos

6. Augustana – All The Stars And Boulevards
Melodic, catchy music

7. Teddybears – Soft Machine
The techno selection of the year has a great sound and crazy guest artistics like Nenah Cherry and Iggy Pop

8. Gym Class Heroes – As Cruel As Schoolchildren
Brainless, vapid rock/rap mix is just plain fun to listen to

9. Lupe Fiasco – Food And Liquor
“The Instrumental” is a great, great track, but Lupe gives rap music hope

10. Rock Kills Kid – Are You Nervous?
Catchy rock, just check out “I Need You” to see what I mean