Best Albums of 2010, Thus Far

2010 is already shaping up to be a strong one musically, with several memorable albums from newcomers and veterans alike. Here's a quick run down, in no particular order, of the best that 2010 has offered up thus far:




HOT CHIP - One Life Stand
Key Track: "One Life Stand"




CARIBOU - Swim
Key Track: "Odessa"




VAMPIRE WEEKEND - Contra
Key Track: "Diplomat's Son"




BEACH HOUSE - Teen Dream
Key Track: "Zebra"




FANG ISLAND - Fang Island
Key Track: "Daisy"




LCD SOUNDSYSTEM - This Is Happening
Key Track: "Dance Yrself Clean"




BROKEN BELLS - Broken Bells
Key Track: "Vaporize"




CHARLOTTE GAINSBOURG - IRM
Key Track: "Le Chat Du Café Des Artistes"




SURFER BLOOD - Astro Coast
Key Track: "Floating Vibes"




SADE - Soldier of Love
Key Track: "In Another Time"




GORILLAZ - Plastic Beach
Key Track: "White Flag"




TITUS ANDRONICUS - The Monitor
Key Track: "A More Perfect Union"