06. Kelly Clarkson "Stronger"
I've always loved Kelly, her albums seldom disappoint me and this one is no exception. I tried to stay away from all the leaks so nearly everything was fresh to me when I first heard the album. The singles Mr. Know It All and What Doesn't Kill You (Stronger) have been great so far and I've really enjoyed them for quite a long time. I love how she stays true to herself in everything she does. She is not the typical pop girl and it is like she doesn't care what everybody in the industry is putting out at the moment. There is not a single song that I skip when listening to
the album, it is really consistent and doesn't lose steam until the end. Several of my favorite tracks include You Love Me, Hello, You Can't Win, Let Me Down and The War Is Over but I've really liked every other song one time or another.
05. Beyoncé "4"
Even though 4 failed to bring her any major hits for me it is one of Beyoncé's most consistent and listenable albums. I love how she brought everything back to basics with that one, it is so simple with minimum production and editing but still sounds so professional and real. It captures a raw emotion which you can hear in her voice all throughout the album and especially in tracks like I Care, I Miss You, 1+1, I Was Here. Other standouts on the record include Best Thing I Never Had, Love On Top, Countdown and End Of Time bringing quite a variety as a whole. I also really love the bonus tracks which for me are all great. Sometimes less is more and Beyoncé definitely proves that with her fourth solo record.
04. Lady GaGa "Born This Way"
I have to admit that I wasn't really excited for that album before it was released because I didn't like the direction that GaGa was going back then. I liked Born This Way, but it took me some time to start loving it. I was disappointed with Judas at first as well but again started liking it after a few listens. But when the whole album came out it really was a great pop album. I instantly fell in love with Marry The Night, The Edge Of Glory, Yoü and I. To be honest I was quite surprised that Born This Way turned out to be one of the best albums of the year. It is really different, dark, weird and crazy but in a strange way I like it. Other standouts include Hair, Scheiße, Bloody Mary, Highway Unicorn (Road 2 Love) and Electric Chapel.
03. Jessie J "Who You Are" This whole year Jessie has been a true inspiration for me. She came out of nowhere and put out what came out to be one of the greatest debuts I've ever heard. Her voice is incredible, she can do unimaginable things with it. A true talent. There's really no need to say which tracks are the best cause I love them all. I love her lyrics and vocals, she sounds so real as if this is a raw emotion coming out of her at this very moment. The song that I really LOVE LOVE LOVE is Who You Are - it is the record that has managed to get me true so many difficult moments and taught me to be true to myself no matter what comes my way. I also love her other slower tracks and I feel that she shines most in them. She's one of the few artists these days that sound better when they sing live and I love that she has included so many acoustics and live versions in the album. I can't wait for some new music from Jessie, I can never get enough of listening to her.
02. Rihanna "Talk That Talk" What a great year has it been for Rihanna. We Found Love smashed harder than I thought it would ever do. Talk That Talk really is one of her best records so far - it has everything that you can expect from a Rihanna album. Even though there's not much growth from LOUD you can see that she took a different direction and so far it has paid off. I love that she went back to natural and I feel that she really enjoyed doing this one. There are no standouts/weak songs for me cause this time I really think that every track has its purpose and adds to the album as a whole. I can't wait to see how the rest of the era goes, but after that she really needs a long break from the industry to come fresh and with new ideas no sooner than 2013.
4 before Femme Fatale! I thought we are friends Press! :P:P:P Just joking you...nice charts. Looking at this chart I'm starting to think I want one too...:P I'm shocked with your second place! :O
We've come to the end of the album chart. First a recap of the top 20 albums so far.
20. Cher Lloyd "Sticks+Stones"
19. Florence + The Machine "Ceremonials"
18. Selena Gomez & The Scene "When The Sun Goes Down"
17. Jennifer Lopez "LOVE?"
16. David Guetta "Nothing But The Beat"
15. Ed Sheeran "+"
14. Amy Winehouse "Lioness: The Hidden Treasures"
13. The Saturdays "On Your Radar"
12. Rebecca Ferguson "Heaven"
11. Kelly Rowland "Here I Am"
10. Pixie Lott "Young Foolish Happy"
09. Britney Spears "Femme Fatale"
08. Drake "Take Care"
07. Coldplay "Mylo Xyloto"
06. Kelly Clarkson "Stronger"
05. Beyonce "4"
04. Lady GaGa "Born This Way"
03. Jessie J "Who You Are"
02. Rihanna "Talk That Talk"
It's time for the album of the year....
ALBUM OF THE YEAR: ADELE "21"
There is absolutely no doubt that Adele owned 2011. I've been a fan of hers since 2008 and I couldn't be happier that she finally found success with this record-braking album. I can't believe that it has been a year since it's release and it still feels so fresh and new. There really is no need to go on talking how amazing "21" is - everybody knows it.