Well, it's a hard question since there were a lot of great releases this year, and not necessarily mainstream releases, since most were disappointing. For example, I was really looking forward towards Madonna's and Mariah's albums, but was pretty much let down when I heard both.
Anyway, my top 5 as for now is
[I took it as a chance to also give recommendations, so if anyone is interested in listening ro on of the albums I've listed, just pm me],
1. Neon Neon – Stainless Style
A collaboration between Gruff Rhys [Super Furry Animals] and electro prudocer Boom Bip.
If electro pop is where your heart belongs, you absolutely have got to give this album a listen.
Standouts - Dream Girls, Raquel, Trick For Treat, I Lust U.
2. Jamie Lidell – Jim
The second album by the great Jamie Lidell, that combines between Soul, Funk and Jazz with electro touches.
Standouts - Out Of My System, Little Bit Of Feel Good, Figured Me Out, Another Day.
3. N.E.R.D – Seeing Sounds4. Gnarls Barkley – The Odd Couple
5. Plantlife – Time Traveller
A group containing Jack Splash, Panda One, Dena Deadly and Rashida. Time Traveller is the second album of the group, and boy, the record is truly amazing.
They get a lot of comparisons to OutKast, and actually some even call them the new OutKast.
Here's a link to great reviews they got from artists such as Pharell, Mos Def, Cee Lo, Danger mouse etc,
http://www.okayplayer.com/nowhearthis/nhtplantlife.htm.
Standouts - Take It Off, What A World [Babygirl], Outta Control, Love Toy.