The 25 Best Albums Of 2010
By Insanul Ahmed | Dec 15, 2010 | 11:49 am | Permalink
When the calendar hit January 1, 2010, everything changed. The Aughts were over. The new decade gave musicians a chance to wipe the occasionally embarrassing lows of the 2000s from our memories, and after 12 months, it's safe to say things are off to a good start. The music team here at Complex had a hell of year ourselves: controversial interviews, epic Making Of features for some of the year's biggest albums, and endless lists that analyze the culture while it's happening. After critiquing every significant release and a few office debates, we're confident that this is the definitive list of 2010's best albums. A lot of great music came out this year across several genres. Kanye West made the comeback we were all waiting for, Best Coast and Sleigh Bells showed us that girls can rock, and everyone from bedroom-pop acts to Barbie-channeling MCs got their big break. Yeah, this was a year for the books. Without further ado, we present The 25 Best Albums of 2010. Can we get much higher? We'll find out in 2011, but check out the list—it'll be tough.
Robert December 16th, 2010 at 03:45 PM
What about Beach House's "Teen Dream"? That ended up not only being one of my favorites of the year but of all-time... Of all-time!
eryn December 16th, 2010 at 06:08 PM
Yup, yup.
derrick December 16th, 2010 at 04:38 PM
i tottally agree
Diary of a Young Black Asshole December 16th, 2010 at 03:56 PM
Def agree with Drake being one of the best albums...dude gets it IN.. Soulja Boy Enters Guinness Book of World Records; Least Albums Sold First Week by Major Label Artist...Ever http://t.co/IR8G1aD (Details)
vee December 16th, 2010 at 04:07 PM
i cant believe they put pink friday #25 and waka album #12 thats crazy nicki album was real and was lyrical WOW
The Truth December 16th, 2010 at 05:00 PM
Laws 4:57 & 5:01 was damn near better than all of these wtf guys?!?!
Love Below December 16th, 2010 at 05:11 PM
Eminem's album better than Cudi's album I dont think so.
Love Below December 16th, 2010 at 05:19 PM
Also Toro y Moi and Salem should be higher up
AK December 16th, 2010 at 05:56 PM
This list is a joke from the start. You don't have Distant Relatives on this? GTFOH
Jae December 16th, 2010 at 06:49 PM
This site is a let down from a start.
chris January 8th, 2011 at 12:08 AM
agreed. i can't take complex seriously
DJ eXOh December 16th, 2010 at 06:13 PM
I have to say, Cudi's new album was a let down after his first album & his mixtapes. Seeing How I Got Over get some of the recognition it deserves helped redeem the list though.
The Mechanic December 16th, 2010 at 07:51 PM
You lost me at #25. Didn't expect an over-hyped debut to be so boring.
Greg Grammen December 16th, 2010 at 09:55 PM
Wow, what a terrible list, DRAKE IS FOR 13 year Old girls, The Drums SUCK, Eminem was CORNY, KID CUDI WHAT A FLOP!, STOP KISSING HIS ASS, DUDE HAS A WEAKER FLOW THAN JA RULE.
lepo December 17th, 2010 at 11:11 AM
Drake is for 13 year old girls, the drums suck. It seems like you didnt even listened to them albums. And could yall please stop hating bout the list. Its alright!
QUON December 18th, 2010 at 09:00 AM
drake fanbase is women without them hes wouldn't be making the numbers. but they will leave him for the next big thing always happens.