It was a long, hard fought, battle but the editors at The Fridge somehow managed to get it done. After a few hours of friendly (and sometimes no so friendly debate) we were able to come to a consensus on the top albums of 2011 thus far. Bear in mind that not everyone agrees with the final rankings, or even the total list in general. Instead, this list represents the collective view of the staff here. Call it what you will, but one thing is safe to say: 2011 has been a good year thus far. Without further adieu, here is the final list…

10.The Weeknd-House of Balloons

9. TV on the Radio- Nine Types of Light

8. The Antlers- Burst Apart

7. King Creosote & Jon Hopkins- Diamond Mine

6. Yuck-Yuck

5. Fleet Foxes-Helplessness Blues

4. My Morning Jacket- Circuitial

3. Cults-Cults

2. James Blake- James Blake

1. Bon Iver- Bon Iver, Bon Iver

What are your thoughts? Which albums do you think should have made the cut? Here’s to hoping the back half of 2011 presents us with even more great music!