...and the envelope please.....

Yes, it's Jan 31st and I'm well overdue, but you cannot rush perfection. This installment is dedicated to the Best of 2010--which, like last year's list(s), is based on listens, and is NOT related to any magazine/publicized lists:

Listed alphabetically, but in no quantitative order, here's my list for Top 20 Albums of 2010.


The Arrivals Volatile Molotov



The Black Keys Brothers



Black Rebel Motorcycle Club Beat The Devil's Tattoo



The Broken Numbers Band Strange Street



Deftones Diamond Eyes



Grindermand Grinderman 2



High On Fire Snakes of the Divine



How To Destroy Angles How To Destroy Angels EP



Johnny Cash American VI: Ain't No Grave



Kylesa Sprial Shadow



Melvins The Bride Screamed Murder



The Null Corporation The Social Network



Off With Their Heads In Desolation



Open Hand Honey



Red Sparrowes The Fear Is Excruciating, But Therein Lies The Answer



Slash Slash



Spoon Transference



The Sword Warp Riders



Torche Songs for Singles



Valient Thorr Stranger




and a couple of honorable mentions:


Neil Young Le Noise



The Toadies Feeler



Cancer Bats Bears, Mayors, Scraps & Bones



Against Me! White Crosses



Ben Folds & Nick Hornby Lonely Avenue



Norma Jean Meridional



Avenged Sevenfold Nightmare



Helmet Seeing Eye Dog



That's all I have. Enjoy.
-Uncle J