Top 5 Most Anticipated Rock/Alternative Albums for 2010

The year 2009 has been a great year for Rock and Alternative music. But it seems that the year 2010 is going to be an even better year for rock and alternative music, going by the anticipated releases of 2010. Here is a list of the top 5 most eagerly anticipated rock and alternative albums for 2010:

Vampire Weekend

Expected release date: January 12, 2010

This debut album by Contra is hugely anticipated particularly because the band is already popular, and this is going to be their first album. The tracks "Horchata" and "Cousins" from the album have been already released, and if they are any indication, this album is going to introduce a lot of innovation and new sounds to alternative music. Many music lovers are expecting the album to make it to the "Best of 2010" lists for sure.

Congratulations

Expected release date: Spring, 2010

The Brooklyn based rock group MGMT have had a number of hits in the last two years, and have had highly successful concert tours as well. Their newest album, Congratulations holds a lot of promise and is expected to experiment with new sounds. It is definitely among the anticipated albums of 2010.

One Life Stand

Expected release date: February 9, 2010

One of the popular electronic bands of UK, Hot Chip, is planning to release their latest album called One Life Stand in February 2010. The track "Take it in" from this album is already doing rounds on the Internet, and is showing signs of turning into a huge dance hit on its release.

Interpol

Expected release date: Early 2010

This post-punk band based out of New York is coming out with their debut album in 2010. The band seems to focus on its old sounds, and believes in sticking to its hallmark sonic-defining music. It is already one of the most anticipated alternative albums of 2010.

Teen Dream

Expected release date: January 26, 2010

One of the highly anticipated rock albums of 2010, Teen Dream by Beach House group is marked by some wonderful tracks such as "Norway" and "Used to Be." This album is certainly expected to rank among the topmost albums of 2010, going by the two released tracks.

If one judges the music of these 5 albums fairly, it may not be an exaggeration to say that the year 2010 is going to be the start of not just a new decade, but a new age in the field of rock and alternative music. A lot is expected from these albums, and the music lovers are in for some great musical treats in 2010.