RollnSmokeRecords Presents: BEST NEW ALBUMS OF 2011

… Requires at least three great songs to qualify …
…Listed by Release Date …

TORCHES – Foster the People [5-23-2011}. Especially “Pumped up Kicks,” “Waste,” and “Call it What You Want.” Group grope tracks that gets their groove on off smokin’ debut album by indie pop rock band out of L.A.

LASERS – Lupe Fiasco [3-7-2011]. Especially “I Don’t Wanna Care Right Now,” “Never Forget You,” “Til I Get There,” “Letting Go” and “Words I Never Said.” Collaborative, super-phresh hip-hop loaded with smart & aware lyrics.

ADELE – Adele [2-22-2011]. Especially “Rolling in the Deep,” “Rumour Has It” and “Lovesong.” Emerging soulful vocalist out of the UK – originally dubbed as “The New Amy Winehouse” – fires up good grooves on her sophomore album.

JAMES BLAKE – James Blake [2-7-1011]. Especially “Limit Your Love,” “The Wilhelm Scream” and “Measurements.” Innovative and spare electronica peppers this self- titled debut album from London-based producer.

THE KING IS DEAD – The Decemberists [1-14-2011]. Especially “Don’t Carry It All,” “January Hymn,” “Down by the Water” and “This is why we Fight.” Sixth album of British-inspired folk rock by Portland-based group.