5. Against Me! - White Crosses

Against Me! returned this year with their highly anticipated album White Crosses.  The album further moves them away from the punk genre and solidifies them as a rock band.  Regardless the album is great front to back and Tom Gabel and the boys do not disappoint.

Best Song: Suffocation

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