7

Portishead

Third

Metacritic: 85/100

Allmusic: 4.5/5

Pitchfork: 8.8/10

"Portishead's third album is initially more a record to admire than to love, its muscula

r synthesisers, drum breaks and abrupt endings keeping the tension high. But after several listens, Third's majesty unfurls. "- The Guardian

Original Points: 329

Lists Appearing: 11

#1 Votes: 1

Final Points: 3619

8

My Morning Jacket
Evil Urges

Metacritic: 70/100

Allmusic: 4/5

Pitchfork: 4.7/10

"Evil Urges represents the creative peak of a band that has shown glimpses of greatness in the past and will hopefully continue to evolve in the future. "- MusicOMH.com

Original Points: 224

Lists Appearing: 14

#1 Votes: 1

Final Points: 3136

9

Wolf Parade

At Mount Zoomer

Metacritic: 78/100

Allmusic: 4.5/5

Pitchfork: 7.7/10

"Although "Queen Mary" was a strong showing, At Mount Zoomer--named for the band's recording space--is an instant classic, distancing itself from indie rock's skin-deep quirks on the way to something grander and more enduring. "- Hartford Courant

Original Points: 281

Lists Appearing: 10

#1 Votes: 2

Final Points: 2810

10

Animal Collective

Water Curses (EP)

Metacritic: 78/100

Allmusic: 4/5

Pitchfork: 7.3/10

"The four-track EP hints back at last year's Strawberry Jam, but the songs are more melodic and spacious--more patient in making way for whatever drifts in. "- The Onion A.V. Club

Original Points: 205

Lists Appearing: 12

Final Points: 2460

11

Coldplay

Viva La Vida or Death and All His Friends

Metacritic: 72/100

Allmusic: 4/5

Pitchfork: 6.5/10

"For all of Coldplay’s experimentation, though, there’s no doubting that Viva La Vida, with its sturdy melodies and universal themes--think love, war, and peace--is an album meant to connect with the masses. " -Spin

Original Points: 145

Lists Appearing: 14

#1 Votes: 1

Final Points: 2030

12

The Helio Sequence
Keep Your Eyes Ahead

Metacritic: 73/100

Allmusic: 3.5/5

Pitchfork: 7.6/10

"It's a lot of sound for two guys (singer-guitarist Brandon Summers and drummer Benjamin Weikel), suggesting that every minute since 2004's "Love And Distance" was utilized to perfect the pair's already steady hand at soaring, addictive melodies, pleasant layers of guitar and keyboards, and clean, visceral drumming. "- The Onion A.V. Club

Original Points: 229

Lists Appearing: 8

#1 Votes: 1

Final Points: 1832

13

NOMO
Ghost Rock

Metacritic: No page

Allmusic: 4/5

Pitchfork: Not found (may be edited later)

"NOMO have created their own brand of music from these pieces -- one that is cohesive, dramatic, fluid, seamless, and lyrical. It defies expectations and easy categorization. Ghost Rock is a giant leap forward. This is the instrumental band to watch. Period."- Allmusic

Original Points: 228

Lists Appearing: 8

Final Points: 1824