Audio Splash: Top 25 Albums of 2011

Yeah yeah, okay okay...so we all know the year is winding down and that tomorrow marks the beginning of always mistakingly writing down "2011" instead of "2012". I swear it takes me at least two months to remember to put the new and correct year down on tests or papers. Tomorrow also symbolizes a time of change with people devoting themselves to resolutions and new hopes, a time of mystery and wonder of what's to come, a time to start anew! In a less emotional sense that actually pertains to the blog, there is a new excitement that brews with the onslaught of new releases that is soon to come our way. Our questions will finally be answered! Will Passion Pit finally come out with new music? Will Lou Reed and Metallica hastily ready a follow-up EP to this year's Lulu? Will Dr. Dre unleash Detox upon us at long last?! (No). Will LCD Soundsystem give in to their urges and decide to regroup? Who knows, but those questions will be answered in due time. For now, it is a time of reflection of the past year, and what a fantastic year it was. Since it is the last day of the year, and since everyone else is doing it, I've put together a list of my favorite 25 albums of 2011. Below is a compilation of albums that truly grabbed me, it's straight-forward and honest. I have ordered them based purely on listening enjoyment, trying not to worry so much about what may have been "cutting-edge" or "ahead of its time". Is this good or correct? I dunno. Either way people will disagree with some selections regardless. Anyway, the list is posted below for those interested. Enjoy!