05. Blake Lewis - Audio Day Dream
This is the last album from an American Idol contestant in this list, I swear. This album exceeded my expectations and makes it to the top five of my album list. He clearly doesn't have the best voice, but he knows how to work with what he has. This album is very original and completely different from the other albums I have mentioned so far. His pop-electronic sound can give him a hit, but that will only happen if his label releases the right singles. "What'cha Got To Lose" and "Gots To Get Her" or even "Know My Name" featuring Lupe Fiasco can give him a ride to the top of the pop charts. This is a great album, definitely worth the listen, you won't be disappointed.
Favorite Tracks:
05 She's Making Me Lose It
04 Without You
03 Gots To Get Her
02 Break Anotha'
01 What'cha Got To Lose
04. Kanye West - Graduation
I think it's very obvious that Graduation is the best rap album of the year. This album could be the reason why Kanye is such an arrogant bastard, and I don't blame him. Graduation is one of the best selling albums of the year, having the biggest debut of the year, I think that speaks for itself. There is something about the way that he delivers his lyrics that makes this album more than a great Hip Hop record, he tells a story in every track of the album. Kanye has obviously chosen the right single so far, "Stronger" and "Good Life" have been at the top of the charts, and I'm sure his next single "Flashing Lights" will be heard everywhere in a few weeks. Without a doubt, one of the best albums of the year.
Favorite Tracks:
05 The Glory
04 Good Life
03 Flashing Lights
02 Everything I'm Not
01 Stronger