Split Hairs

Of all the lists I’ve seen so far, this one seems to make the most sense. Using a points system by selected critics, Billboard is clearly more objective than the average magazine. Combining equal parts record sales and creative genius, here it is.

1. Fleet Foxes- Fleet Foxes

2. Santogold- Santogold

3. Bon Iver- For Emma, Forever Ago

4. Vampire Weekend- Vampire Weekend

5. Elbow- The Seldom Seen Kid

6. TV on the Radio- Dear Science

tie w/ Coldplay- Viva La Vida

7. Nick Cave- Dig Lazarus Dig!!!

8. Metallica- Death Magnetic

9. Adele- 19

tie Duffy- Rockferry

10. Lil Wayne- The Carter III

tie- MGMT- Oral Spectacular