Originally posted by wolf

If I were a professional music critic, I would have definitely included Contra by Vampire Weekend, Body Talk by Robyn, Ceremonials by Florence + The Machine, The 20/20 Experience by Justin Timberlake, Matangi by M.I.A, Mylo Xyloto by Coldplay, Days Are Gone by HAIM and Heartthrob by Tegan and Sara.

Even though haven't listened to all of these records yet, they are considered among the best pop albums of the 10's decade.

On a more ATRL-appropriate note,

First tier The Suburbs by Arcade Fire(classed as baroque pop), Born To Die, 21, RED, BEYONCE, Pure Heroine
Second tier Born This Way, Teenage Dream, Loud, Animal, Unorthodox Jukebox, Mylo Xyloto, Speak Now
Third tier Femme Fatale, 4, Talk That Talk