My top 10 records of 2010 thus far.

With the first half of 2010 officially in the books, it is time to recap. We've been blessed with another bumper crop of amazing music so far. Here are a few favorites I've found along the way. The 2nd half of looks to be just as solid with records due from The Arcade Fire, Blonde Redhead, !!!, Of Montreal and others, stayed tuned!

1. Mumford & Sons - Sigh No More
Download: The Cave

2. The Black Keys - Brothers
Download: “Everlasting Light” by The Black Keys

3. LCD Soundsystem - This Is Happening
Download: LCD Soundsystem : Dance Yrself Clean

4. The Apples in Stereo - Travelers in Space and Time
Download: “Dance Floor”: mp3

5. Sleigh Bells - Treats
Download: Sleigh Bells – Tell ‘Em

6. Neon Indian - Psychic Chasms
Download: Neon Indian - Terminally Chill

7. The Besnard Lakes - The Besnard Lakes are the Roaring Night
Download: Besnard Lakes – And This Is What We Call Progress

8. The Morning Benders - Big Echo
Download: The Morning Benders – All Day Daylight

9. Sharon Jones and the Dap Kings - I Learned the Hard Way
Download: Sharon Jones and the Dap-Kings - I Learned The Hard Way

10. Tarlton - Evergreen's
Download: "Learn By Example"