RollnSmokeRecords Presents: BEST NEW ALBUMS OF 2011

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

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.