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Beau Brady's Top 10 Albums of 2015

Beau Brady of You're Welcome shares his 10 favorite albums of 2015:

10. Neon Indian - VEGA INTL. Night School

Four years after his previous record, Neon Indian returns with his best album to date. This album may be number 10 on my list, but "Slumlord" is my number one song and music video of the year.

9. Grimes - Art Angels

I was starting to wonder if Grimes would ever follow-up the perfection of Visions, but in the 11th hour of 2015, she reminds everyone why we care about her in the first place. "REALiTi" is only one of many must hear songs from her new record.

8. Main Attrakionz - 808s and Dark Grapes III

Bay area rappers Main Attrakionz return by completing a trilogy they began years ago. This time the entire record is produced by FRIENDZONE and Squadda B and Mondre M.A.N. have never sounded more at home.

7. Deafheaven - New Bermuda

I thought this band maybe caught lightning in a bottle for 2013's Sunbather. I have to give credit where its due because Deafheaven tightened their approach and delivered an album that proves they'll be around for years to come.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Vbj58PN4QA

6. Tame Impala - Currents

They already made two classic albums, why stop on their third?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pFptt7Cargc

5. Vince Staples - Summertime '06

Some might say a different West Coast rapper made a better hip-hop album this year. For me, I don't need to be preached to, just tell me how it is. Preferably on top of some Clams Casino beats. Great music videos help too.

4. Viet Cong - Viet Cong

If this is the closest I'm going to get to a Women reunion, so be it. I'll take it no matter what they end up calling their band.

3. Deerhunter - Fading Frontier

They're officially forgiven for Monomania. Welcome back Deerhunter. I missed you.

2. Julia Holter - Have You In My Wilderness

One of those records from an artist you know is great, but never knew exactly how great. I'd shown a passing interest in Julia Holter's music, but this album proved she's going to end up being one of the best songwriters I'll ever hear.

1. Jamie xx - In Colour

A record collector's dream. Jamie slices off a piece of something different for everyone, from The xx fans to Young Thug fans, it's all here.

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