Best Album of 2011


Last year I couldn't decide between two albums in 2010. This year, I have one clear winner. The top album of 2011 is Big Talk's, self titled, debut release.


I know those of you who know me and know who Big Talk is are going to say that I'm being biased. Why is that you say? Well, because I'm a huge fan of The Killers and Big Talk is a rock band fronted by the drummer of The Killers, Ronnie Vannucci, Jr.. And since one of last year's best albums was Brandon Flowers' solo release, I'm going to be accused of being biased. But seriously, after looking over all the 2011 albums I bought, this was the best one. Here is a list of the albums I bought (or received as a gift) this year.

  • Seth MacFarlane - Music is Better Than Words: A great album but not quite the best of the year. 
  • Patrick Stump - Soul Punk: I was disappointed by this album. I am a huge fan of Fall Out Boy and was psyched to hear this album. Once I got it, I was sad for Patrick. It just didn't live up to my expectations. 
  • Mark Stoermer - Another Life: This is another solo album by a member of The Killers. A good album but not quite up to the level of Brandon Flowers and Ronnie Vannucci, Jr. (Big Talk).
  • Jon McLaughlin - Forever If Ever: Another solid album but just not the best. 
  • Family Force 5 - III: Another album that I had high hopes for and was sadly disappointed. Not quite as good as their first two albums. It's not a terrible album though, just not great.
  • Duran Duran - All You Need Is Now: This album is really strong and almost got the best of the year nod, but there are a few swing and misses on the album. I suggest you listen to it. 
After looking at all those candidates, it was hands down, Big Talk. Not because it was the lesser of all evils. It's a solid album from start to finish. I like to say that Big Talk is like a really good bar band. For those who aren't sold on it being an album from The Killers' drummer, the other main member of the band is Taylor Milne who used to play with Weezer. 

So, there you have it. Another year and another greatest album. Now go log on to your Spotify, iTunes or iHeartRadio, or just go to your local record store and pick up Big Talk. You won't be sorry.

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