The Grammy Awards are over, but here are my final notes on albums and songs from 2010 that I failed to write about during the year itself. Take heed of my warnings. Heed I say!

One Sentence Reviews of Other Albums from 2010

Titus Andronicus’ The Monitor (March)

It’s an ambitious concept album (inspired by the American Civil War), but the lead singer’s complete inability to carry a tune has dropped them from my playlists. “Theme from ‘Cheers’”

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Janelle Monáe’s The ArchAndroid (May)

You should own this stellar album, and go see her equally magical live show if you have the chance Continue reading