This is my first annual list of the top ten albums of the year that I just could not shake from my iPod. These bands either wrote the catchiest songs, composed the best album of their career, or went out with a bang this year (Daughters and Envy on the Coast, you will be missed). This list is restricted to only the albums released in 2010, and although Bring Me the Horizon should receive a special award for ‘Most Improved Band,’ I had Deftones’ masterpiece, Diamond Eyes on repeat for days at a time! These albums are each fantastic, so if you haven’t heard them yet, give them a chance in 2011.

1. Deftones Diamond Eyes
2. Circa Survive Blue Sky Noise
3. Four Year Strong Enemy of the World
4. Dillinger Escape Plan Option Paralysis
5. Circa Survive The Appendage
6. Periphery Self Titled
7. Envy on the Coast Lowcountry
8. Daughters Self Titled
9. Diamond Self Titled
10. Bring Me the Horizon There is a Hell…

Honorable Mentions:
1. A Day to Remember What Separates Me from You
2. The Devil Wears Prada Zombie EP
3. Wild Orchid Children …Are Alexander Supertramp
4. The Chariot Long Live
5. Linkin Park A Thousand Suns