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Top Albums of 2010
- 12/27/10
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I always close a year with two lists—a list of my favorite books and list of my favorite albums from the year that was. I recently posted my list of books and today want to offer you my list of music. As always, allow me to give a couple of caveats: these are my favorite albums of the year, which is very different from saying that these are the best albums of the year in any objective sense. Also, these are not all “Christian” albums (a difficult label to apply at the best of times). With those caveats aside, here, in no formal order, are my favorite albums from 2010.
Pieces of a Real Heart by Sanctus Real - I’m of the opinion that this is Sanctus Real’s best album. There’s a gut-honestly and spiritual depth about it that takes it to the next level. If you haven’t done so yet, be sure to check out my interview with lead vocalist Matt Hammit.
Suburba by House of Heroes. 
This album was good, but still a wee bit disappointing. I had really enjoyed their previous album and felt that this new one was just a little bit of a letdown after The End Is Not the End. I’d tend to label this one as “fun” more than “serious.”
Light the Horizon by Bedouin Soundclash - I had never listened to Bedouin Soundclash before I found this album, but was immediately drawn in by “Mountain Top.” Beyond that excellent song there are plenty of others that are good and feature a really original and compelling sound. I like these guys. And not just because they’re from Canada.
The Rock and the Tide by Joshua Radin - 
I feel like a girl saying this, but I’ve always had a bit of a soft-spot for Joshua Radin. I just love his music. “Streetlight” is the best track from this album, I think. I’ve been known to just put this one on repeat.
Flags by Brooke Fraser - She writes music for Hillsong, but also records solo albums. And Flags is a good one. “Something in the Water” just draws you in and the rest of the songs hold you. My kids love listening to this one just as much as I do.
Gravity & Gladness by Matt Boswell - 
Our Glorious God is probably my favorite worship song from 2010. “Christ is Risen Indeed” is another great one. There’s really no reason not to get a copy of this album right away. Note that you can download (for free) one of Matt’s previous albums if you’re a Friend of the Blog.
All by Myself by Brian Regan - This may be cheating a little bit since this is a comedy album. But it’s downright hilarious. There are a few that fall a little bit flat without being able to see Regan’s facial expressions and body language, but it’s funny nonetheless.
Yellow Tag Mondays by The Farewell Drifters -
A bluegrass album? I know, I know. But this one is exceptionally good. And i’m ready to call it my favorite album of 2010. I’ve listened to this one way more times than can possibly be healthy (as my kids will no-doubt attest). These guys make music that is just plain fun. Be sure to check it out.
Other albums I enjoyed:
- Me in Motion by Me in Motion
- Vagabonds by The Classic Crime
- Horseshoes & Hand Grenades by Disciple
- Almost Everything I Wish I’d Said The Last Time I Saw You… by Wakey Wakey (try getting “The Oh Song” out of your head)
- Live Horses by Needtobreathe (if only they had reduced the spoken bits a little)
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Comments (7)
I do not find it helpful to label music as Christian or nonChristian. What criteria would you use? The style of music, the claims made by the artist, the lyrics, the record label, the people who listen to it? Regardless of the category music can be used for good or for not good. God can be glorified in the music of those who never have the intention to glorify him. Thanks for the recommendations.
I just listened to Yellow Tag Mondays on Rhapsody since you posted this list: LOVE it!!I normally don’t like bluegrass (except some Doug McCloud) but that album was addicting from the start.Thank you for the list!
I would highly recommend Arcade Fire’s The Suburbs in a top 10 for 2010. Of course, this is your list though :)
But, have you listened to Arcade Fire’s album?? It’s awesome (and they’re from Canada too… so there you go.
Tim, you have great taste in music. But I’m just biased ‘cause I love Joshua Radin and Brooke Fraser. My dad has enough instruments to supply a large Bluegrass band, and so I grew up hearing all the Kentucky Bluegrass favourites. I’ll have to give Farewell Drifters a listen. Thanks for this list.
All Bedouin Soundclash songs sound the same. Just sayin’.
It is never cheating to like Brian Regan.
Not crazy about any of these albums. As I checked some of these out, I was dissapointed that some of them just sounded like everything else. And unfortunately in the Christian world “everything else” is mediocre at best. Why can’t there be a band that has solid lyrics AND be artistically stimulating. Why does it have to be one or the other?…I know one reason, becuase we buy it like crazy.