1. Radiohead - In Rainbows
2. Arcade Fire - Neon Bible
3. The Good, The Bad, and The Queen - Self Titled
4. Kaiser Chiefs - Yours Truly, Angry Mob
5. Black Rebel Motorcycle Club - Baby 81
6. Modest Mouse - We Were Done Before The Ship Even Sank
7. White Stripes - Icky Thump
8. Editors - An End Has A Start
9. Interpol - Our Love To Admire
10. She Wants Revenge - This Is Forever
Honourable Mentions To:
Art Brut - It's A Bit Complicated
Bad Religion - New Maps of Hell
Bright Eyes - Casadaga
The Donnas - Bitchin'
The Knaves - The Knaves