Timbaland proved his skills as a record selling producer in 2006 and in this year he was back with a bang. Everyone wants a piece of him and that is exactly what you get in his album, Shock Value. One of the biggest albums of the year sees Timbaland team up with the who’s who of the music industry, heck even good ol’ Elton John decided to join him! His second solo album has 19 tracks with 22 guests ranging from Timberlake to 50 Cent. The album has a lot of memorable tracks such as The Way I Are and the super hit Apologize (how can you not love this song?). But there are equally unforgettable ones like the one with the Emo band Fall Out Boy…what’s the name of the track again?
2.Mika- Life in Cartoon
Mika hit our iPods early this year with Grace Kelly! Oh how we loved it! Initially passed off as a one hit wonder, Mika proved his critics wrong when his album released one hit single after another. The skinny curly haired boy filled his album with quirky, all singing, all dancing tunes which made it such a hit. Everyone loves a feel good album and Life in Cartoon motion was as exciting as its name! Mika’s debut album is such a hit because all the songs are very individualistic and unique just like the singer himself!
3.Arctic Monkeys- Favourite Worst Nightmare
And now about my favourite dream…Alex Turner! There are many naughty things I would love to do to Mr. Turner (what a yummy lil thing!! Reckon I'll write an entire post about him...hmm good thought!!) The witty group is back with their second studio album and we absolutely love it! If you like loud, fast and witty songs then Favourite Worst Nightmare should already be in your collection. This album is not as perfect as their first one. It is far more laid back and the band does overlook the detailed lyrics, which did help their first album to become the fastest selling album. My fave of the lot is definitely Tedyy Picker, you should hear the Glasto version (it's on my blog!) FANTASTIC !
4.Britney Spears- Blackout
Britters has done it again! Blackout is one of the top selling albums of the year and why shouldn’t it be? Blackout shows a more mature Britney and has much stronger material than any of her previous albums. If you thought Gimme More was catchy enough, wait till you’ve heard the rest, it might just blow your mind! Britney’s fifth studio record has songs that seem especially written for her. I'm not a big fan of the ex-princess of pop, give me Christina any day, but I am crazily addicted to Gimme More!
5.Leona Lewis- Spirit
We love a rag to riches story! Leona was just a regular girl trying her luck at X Factor (we were rooting for her right from the start!!!) Not to be forgotten as a one off reality TV talent, Lewis worked on her debut album for nine months. The album is bursting with love songs in high notes. Her single, Bleeding Love went straight to the top and has not moved an inch since then. Bleeding Love is the highlight of the album and the single will go down in music history. Her album does lack fun and it seems she is trying too hard. To be brutally honest, her wailing is putting me off, enough of it already !
6.Foo Fighters- Echoes, Silence, Patience and Grace
And now for some stadium thumping, power tunes. Part of the 90’s rock scene, the Foo Fighters are back with their sixth album and it is one of their best. The album debuted at the top of the UK album chart when it was released in September and has a Grammy nomination for Album of the Year. You’d have to be living under a rock to miss out on their hit, The Pretenders. Anything can be passed of as rock these days, the Foos are true rock royalty and bring back the glimmer of Nirvana days to us. Ahhh bliss!
7.Mark Ronson- Version
Mark Ronson took over I minds and music senses in summer and he is still doing that! The acclaimed DJ and producer’s second album is a large collection of covers. Mark Ronson plays with pop and rock songs, and his album seems far more superior than just cover songs. From Radiohead to The Smiths and Cold Play to Kasabian, the Grammy nominated album successfully works wonders without sounding to hum drum. I think Ronson did wonders with Amy Winehouse (and I loved the way Simon took the mikey outta him on last night's Never Mind the Buzzcocks...classic television!)
8.Kylie- X
We loved it when it came out and we still love it! Kylie’s album is full of retro, quirky tunes that make you want to dance till the early morning. She’s done it again and although she sticks to the classic disco style she does add her oomph making the album all about her. I do love the 2 Hearts video more than anything, more so for the Christian Louboutin shoes (Santa, give me a pair for Xmas!) and also the wicked skull mic...I'm a tad bit obsessed with skulls! Kylie has come back to rule the charts and she does it with style! The electro pop is superb.
9.Klaxons- Myth of the near future
Get your dancing shoes and head to the club, the Klaxons are here. The Myth of the Near Future is by far one of the best albums of the year. It is the loud, it’ll wake up your neighbours and it’ll gently uplift those groggy days. If you haven’t got yourself this energy infused awe-inspiring album then mate, you are missing out!
I'm listening to The Enemy now, We'll live and die in these towns! And I really need to get hold of some Pigeon Detective tunes...well hum ho I'll prolly do that when I am on my Xmas break...weeeeeee !!
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