FEATURE: Top 5 Albums of 2011 - Contributors Choice

I'd like to thank everyone of the 18 people who contributed to this feature over the past few weeks. It's been a blast and I don't know about you but I've certainly found out about some great acts that I'd missed this year thanks to these knowledgeable people and their lists. So a big thanks out out to the following:

Simon from Sonic Emporium Becki B from OhDearyMe.com
Isaac Ashe from Sound Advice Jerome from Desire Records Simon from People Get Real Piper from Puro Instinct Stephen from WeAreHunted.com ZanitaNico De Ceglia from BBC Radio 1 Jamie Moffett Film DirectorHayden Black from Goodnight Burbank Michelle from Audible Treats Lana Mir Eriin Dhesi from Vainzine Terence Teh from Dazed & Confused / Earnest Endeavours Louise from A Band Called Quinn Tasha from Demain Magazine Maxime from Kitsuné

So based on repetitions in everyone's contributions here are the Top Five Favourite Albums of 2011.

1. New Look - New Look (4 Repetitions)
2. Girls - Father, Son, Holy Ghost (3 Repetitions)
3. Washed Out - Within and Without (2 Repetitions)
4. Bon Iver - Bon Iver (2 Repetitions)
5. Foster The People - Torches (2 Repetitions)

All other entries received no repetitions except Shabazz Palaces that got an honourable mention but was not in a top 5 more than once.

FEATURE: Fave Five Albums Of 2011: Lana Mir

Lana Mir is a singer and songwriter. She's been featured a few times on Vainzine. If you'd like to see those features and listen to her amazing cover of the Stone Roses 'I Wanna Be Adored' Click Here. Here's her views on her favourite 5 albums of 2011;

It wasn't an easy choice to name top 5 albums. More like top 25. Here they are:

Little Dragon - Ritual Union
I like the vibe of the album and singer's voice.



Ivy - All Hours
After five years they finally released a new album. Catchy songs and lyrics.



Broken Bells - Broken Bells
Great album to listen while on the road (even though it was released in 2010).



Foster The People - Torches
Love "Pumped Up Kicks".



Bon Iver - Bon Iver
Beautiful songs




Check out the previous Fave Five Albums Of 2011:

1. Simon from Sonic Emporium
2. Becki B from OhDearyMe.com
3. Isaac Ashe from Sound Advice
4. Jerome from Desire Records
5. Simon from People Get Real
6. Piper from Puro Instinct
7. Stephen from WeAreHunted.com

8. Zanita
9. Nico De Ceglia from BBC Radio 1
10. Jamie Moffett Film Director
11. Hayden Black from Goodnight Burbank
12. Michelle from Audible Treats

FEATURE: Fave Five Albums Of 2011: Becki B from OhDearyMe.com

Next up is Becki B. She's the Editor and Founder of the superb OhDearyMe.com. Over to you Becki.

My favourite albums of 2011. It seems a little unfair to choose just 5. How am I supposed to do that? It's impossible....! IMPOSSIBLE. For many reasons.. a) I haven't yet listened to every band that have released an album in 2011 (yet) b) 2011 has not finished yet.. what if a band releases an epic album on Dec 31st???? c) I like different music for many different reasons. I listen to Ben Howard when I feel melancholy, Friends Electric to bring me back up and Foster the People tune into my addictive side. These are just some albums I like:

Ben Howard - Every Kingdom

Is he really only 22? I think he's too young for me. Damn. Still inciteful, thoughtful, melancholy.



Foster the People - Torches

This album is addictive!



Jessica 6 - See the Light



Little Dragon: Ritual Union



Example - playing in the shadows



Others that almost made it, but didn't:

Neon Indian - Era Extrana

Friends Electric - PUZZLE PIECES

Check out the previous Fave Five Albums Of 2011:

1. Simon From Sonic Emporium