Seeing how our staff has distinct tastes and opinions on music, it would be nearly impossible for us to determine a 10 Albums of 2011 list as a single entity without excessive bloodshed. So over the next couple of days, we’ll be posting Top 10 Albums of 2011 lists as determined by individual Loud Loop Press staff members. Today, associate editor Audrey Leon offers up her list for Top 10 Albums of 2011.

What a long strange trip it has been. All obligatory yearbook quotes aside, 2011 has been an interesting year for music. I spent all year questing after that one (or ten) album that would kick my ass, make me want to dance and/or make me fall in love so hard I can’t breathe by the end of it. Odd requirements, I know, but at least now I have many excellent contenders for future ex-husbands.

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Stephen Malkmus and The Jicks performed a lively and loose set Thursday night at the Bottom Lounge. Having already toured on last year’s Real Emotional Trash, this run of shows has allowed the band to work out some new tunes in front of a live audience.

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