The Top 10 Albums of 2011

 

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2011 has seen incredible albums from amazing artists.  However only 10 albums will have received the jacobelyacharjournalist.com stamp of approval.  Here are the elite albums from popular music.

10. LOVE? -Jennifer Lopez

Despite being in the tabloids for her personal life including her break-up from Marc Anthony, Jenny from the Block returned to the music charts stronger than ever.   With the help of RedOne, Pitbull and Lady Gaga, Jennifer delivered an incredible album full of catchy songs that will make anyone get up and dance.

Songs You Should Listen To: On the Floor, Invading My Mind, Papi and Charge Me Up

9. Femme Fatale-Britney Spears

Britney Spears celebrated her 30th birthday by turning 2011 into her year by releasing her seventh studio album, went on a successful world tour with supporting acts Nicki Minaj and Joe Jonas.  In addition to her tour, Spears collaborated with Minaj, Ke$ha and Rihanna for remixes of “Till the World Ends” and “S&M” respectfully.  Femme Fatale featured smooth club hits from songwriters Max Martin, Dr. Luke and Claude Kelly.

Songs You Should Listen To: Hold It Against Me, Criminal, Up & Down, Gasoline and I Wanna Go

8. Watch the Throne- Jay-Z & Kanye West

Two rap titans came together for a monstrous album. Watch the Throne was an explosive CD that featured the rappers at their best.   In addition, the Hip-Hop moguls were joined by sound bites of the late Otis Redding and vocal assists from Frank Ocean and Jay-Z’s wife: Beyoncé.

Songs You Should Listen To: No Church in the Wild, Lift Off, Otis and Ni**as in Paris

7. Little Miss Havana-Gloria Estefan

Pop icon Gloria Estefan dropped her first English album in eight years.   This time she teamed up with record producer Pharrell Williams to create new beats that will impress fans, music listeners and dance club patrons.

Songs You Should Listen To: Little Miss Havana, Wepa, Heat and Make My Heart Go

6. Stronger-Kelly Clarkson

The original American Idol delivered a fantastic and personal fifth album.  Kelly co-wrote six songs from the album and her popular duet with rising country star Jason Aldean’s  “Don’t You Wanna Stay” was featured in the deluxe edition of her album.

Songs You Should Listen To: Mr. Know It All, What Doesn’t Kill You (Stronger), You Love Me and Don’t You Wanna Stay.

5. My Life II-The Journey Continues (Act One)-Mary J. Blige

The R&B Diva set the US Billboard 200 and Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums charts on fire with the release of her tenth studio album.  This album not only featured Drake, Busta Rhymes and Beyoncé but this album truly shows Blige’s incredible vocals and musicianship.

Songs You Should Listen To: Ain’t Nobody, 25/8, Love A Woman and The Living Proof.

4. Black and White America-Lenny Kravitz

Grammy-winning rocker Lenny Kravitz exploded back on the music scene with the release of his ninth studio album.   The funk rocker’s album featured explosive guitar playing and funky lyrics that were featured when Kravitz made appearances on The TODAY Show, Late Night with Jimmy Fallon, David Letterman and the X Factor.

Songs You Should Listen To: Rock Star City Life, Stand, Come On Get It and Looking Back on Love

3. Mylo Xyloto-Coldplay

British alternative rock band Coldplay returned to the music scene with a brand new sound that pleased fans and a few critics.  However, some of the best songs that are this album comes from hit singles like “Paradise” and “Every Teardrop is a Waterfall.”  In addition, do not miss the band’s duet with Rihanna.

Songs You Should Listen To: Paradise, Major Minus, Every Teardrop is a Waterfall and Princess of China (with Rihanna).

2. Duets II-Tony Bennett and Various Artists

To celebrate his 85th birthday, legendary crooner Tony Bennett recorded duets with some of the best singers of today.   Several highlights include his historic duet with the Queen of Soul: “How Do You Keep The Music Playing” and his first (and sadly last) duet with Amy Winehouse, months before her death.

Songs You Should Listen To:  Body & Soul (with Amy Winehouse), How Do You Keep The Music Playing (with Aretha Franklin), The Lady Is a Tramp (with Lady Gaga) and Don’t Get Around Much Anymore (with Michael Buble).

1. 21-Adele

2011 will go down in music history as The Year of Adele.  This British Songbird’s sophomore album soared across the world earning praise from Entertainment Weekly, Rolling Stone and the Guardian.   21 has helped Adele three American Music Awards and numerous Grammy nominations.

Songs You Should Listen To: Rollin’ in the Deep, Rumor Has It, Set Fire to the Rain and Someone Like You.

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