Embarassing, that almost half of 2014 has passed. I suppose I have been busy...

I know that this is two months later than usual, but better late than never : )

In alphabetical order, here are ten albums from 2011 that I enjoyed.

Adele - 21

Powerful vocals and a soul that sounds older than her actual age.

Key Tracks: rolling in the deep, turning tables, someone like you

Beirut - The Riptide

Old European sound.

Key Tracks: a candle's fire, east harlem, goshen

Black Keys - El Camino

Catchy blues songs.

Key Tracks: lonely boy, gold on the ceiling, little black submarines, money maker, sister

Bon Iver- Bon Iver

Soft melodic

Key Tracks: Calgary, Holocene

Fleet Foxes - Helplessness Blues

Complex sophomore effort from the Fleet Foxes

Key Tracks: The Shrine/An Argument, Helplessness Blues, The Plains/Bitter Dancer

Handsome Furs - Sound Kapital

Pop rock electronica

Key Tracks: What about us?, Cheap music, Memories of the future

Kurt Vile - Smoke Ring for My Halo

Talented singer/songwriter

Key Tracks: puppet for the man, runner ups, my baby's arms, smoke ring for my halo, in my time

Peter, Bjorn and John - Gimme Some

Catchy pop

Key Tracks: Second Chance, May Seem Macabre, Eyes, (Don't Let Them) Cool Off

Radiohead - the king of limbs

Radiohead more experimental than ever

Key Tracks: codex, lotus flower, bloom

Ryan Adams - Ashes and Fire

Soft and sweet new Adams album

Key Tracks: lucky now, ashes & fire, chains of love, dirty rain

Previous Favourite Albums Lists:

• 2010
• 2009
• 2008
• 2007