12

February 23, 2011 + Over the Edge

The Best of 2010

The best albums of the year that you need to have on your ipod

DARCIE SMITH
ARTS EDITOR

It took almost two months to decide on the finalists, and after
all that, they still are not in any particular order. Each album
on this list is unique and worthy of a definite salute.

The Black Keys — Brothers: Released on Nonesuch. Seeing
this album on this list shouldn’t come as a shock to many.
Brothers is filled with incredible garage-y blues rock that
instantly satisfies with the first track “Everlasting Light”
— which could also be one of the top songs of the last five
years. Riyl: Dan Auerbach, the White Stripes

Grinderman — Grinderman2: The illustrious Nick Cave is
back with some good old-fashioned dirty rock and roll. Cave
is incredible at perfecting a sound that is so filthy, yet so
polished. Each track is classy and raw. Riyl: Nick Cave &
the Bad Seeds, Einsturzende Neubauten, The Gutter Twins

Shad — TSOL: Canadian rapper Shad certainly made some
waves across the country over the past year. His trademark
humour fights back against stereotypes and provides some
outstanding hip-hop. If you get a chance to see him live, take
it. Not only can he play guitar, but he can freestyle with the

ONLINE SOURCE

Shad even came to play at show in PG this January. How cool is
that?

best of them. Riyl: K’naan, Common

Delorean — Subiza: Haling from Barcelona, Delorean is an
indie-pop-electronic-dance band. The first two tracks are
so catchy and infectious that you can forgive the rest of the
album for needing some time to grow. “Stay Close and “Real
Love” are probably two of the best songs of the year. Riyl:
Hot Chip, New Order

Band of Horses — Infinite Arms: This album starts off with a
slow track, but Ben Bridwell’s voice is so beautiful and clear
that this stray from a conventional track listing is a treat —
especially when followed by the poppy “Compliments.” Riyl:
The National, My Morning Jacket

The Roots — How | Got Over: The Roots have always
been one of the greatest rap groups of all time, and with
the release of this album, they have only further confirmed
that. Definitely the darkest album they’ve released, but at
the same time their message is as always, profound. Riyl: A
Tribe Called Quest, KRS-One

Eels — End Times: Lovers of Mark Oliver Everett would
agree that this is another heart-warming and heart-breaking
album from the man behind the band. Described as low-fi,
this album sounds much like several other Eels albums, but
for Eels, that’s a good thing. There is something comforting
about Everett's vocals, and if he was singing about anything
other than his troubles, most fans might raise an eyebrow.
Riyl: The Rentals, Lou Barlow, Neil Young

Broken Social Scene — Forgiveness Rock Record: This
album is the kind of music that BSS was born to make. The
album is incredibly smooth and polished, and at times, even
sexy. Yes, sexy. Despite the usual various appearances
from other Canadian indie rock stars, the album remains
quite cohesive. Riyl: Stars, The Decemberists, Feist

CocoRosie — Grey Oceans: If you love a quirky voice and
beautiful piano, this album is for you. The sisterly indie-
folk duo returns with another unique set of songs that
demonstrate their eclectic talent and knack for bizarre song
writing - A must-hear for the adventurous thinker.  Riyl:

Joanna Newsom, Bjork, Portishead

Beach House — Teen Dream: Not enough can be said
about this spectacular dark and alluring dream-pop album.
This release really showcases just what Beach House is all
about. The songs are instantly catchy and there isn’t one
track that you’d be inclined to skip past. From the first track,
you’re instantly picked up and carried away in the music, and
completely lost until it comes to its conclusion - Definitely an
album for the dreamer. Riyl: Mazzy Star, Nico, Mojave 3

ONLINE SOURCE

‘The Black Keys

UBC DAP

The gateway to accounting

Accelerate your future with the
Diploma in Accounting Program (DAP)
at the University of British Columbia.

DAP prepares university graduates with limited
or no training in accounting for entry into a
professional accounting designation (CA, CGA,
CMA or CPA In the US).

Application Deadlines

May start; Feb 1 (International applicants)
Mar 1 (Domestic applicants)
Sep start: Jun 1 (international applicants)

Jul 1 (Domestic applicants)

Find out how DAP can accelerate your future.
Visit www.sauder.ubc.ca/dap