6. The Black Keys - Brothers

Some are saying that 2010 was a breakout year for The Black Keys.  Many tracks on Brothers got a lot of radio airplay which can attest to their success this year.  Brothers is a great example of the duo coming into their own and really defining their sound.

Best Song: Too Afraid To Love You

7. Jakob Dylan - Women and Country

Women and Country is the second solo release from Jakob Dylan and was released in 2010.  As the title suggest the album moved towards a more country feel which Dylan pulls off quite well.  He also plays a great live show which pretty much covers the entirety of his two albums.

Best Song: Everybody’s Hurting

8. Bad Religion - The Dissent of Man

30 years after the release of their first album, Bad Religion is still going strong.  The Dissent of Man doesn’t deviate from form and having seen them live in 2010 it appears they may be around for another 30 years!

Best Song: The Resist Stance