Best Rock Album in 2010

Adam Lambert "For Your Entertainment"

Ok, not really. Can't believe you guys like High Violet that much. It's a nice album but certainly no where near the other National stuff. Actually a little boring and I am a big fan. Saw them Monday with The Antlers here in Columbus and they were spectacular! They are such a mature band in every way...writing, musicianship, performance...Fkn Stellar.

This is redundant because I just posted it in the Favorite New Music thread but I think it belongs on this list as well.

Woven Hand - The Threshingfloor

Soldersplatter...That Lara Marling is a great album. She is quite the talent and a perfect match for Mumford and Sons. I think it is a special one that many folks missed.

Adding Junip "Fields" to this list. Can't get this one off my system these days. Fans of Jose Gonzalez "Veneer" + "In Our Nature" may enjoy this more elaborate side of him. Still sparse and unmistakable...adding and organ player, bass and drums, evolves his stuff and adds intensity. Love this record.

1 more to add here, I think thats 3 on the list from me....

Deer Tick "The Black Dirt Sessions" (Partisan Records)

More Rootsy, Americana, Alt Country with heart, soul and swag. If you aren't drawn in and moved by track 3 please check your pulse! John McCauley is one of my favorite young songwriters. If you have not heard him, please give him a go. The first track on "War Elephant", Ashamed (2007 Partisan Records) is a classic, a great place to start.