Nick Hemming's (The Leisure Society) albums of the decade

Nick Hemming's (The Leisure Society) albums of the decade

Really difficult to decide, but fun to do...

Animal Collective - Merriweather Post Pavilion

Such a densely layered album, bursting with ideas, all underpinned by incredible melodies. Genius. 

Department Of Eagles - In Ear Park

I could also have picked either of the last two Grizzly Bear albums but this album appeals more to my pop-song sensibility. Phantom Other is a mind-blowing journey of a song, up there with the great Beatles recordings in my opi 

The Divine Comedy - Absent Friends

My favourite Neil Hannon album. So many great songs, not least of which is Our Mutual Friend. Joby Talbot's orchestral arrangements are sublime. 

The Shins - Chutes Too Narrow

James Mercer is definitely one of the most interesting & poetic lyricists in pop music. I love all three Shins albums but this is probably the most complete. 

Eels - Daisies Of The Galaxy

I was obsessed with this album when it came out, one of the first albums of the decade. It's got a great balance of heartbreaking melodies (Daisies Of The Galaxy) & songs that make you want to jump around the room (Tiger In My Tank). Mark Everett has a really world-weary voice - not surprising considering the things he's been through - but his songs never sound miserable. 

Sufjan Stevens - Michigan

After hearing this album I went alone to his sold-out Shepherd's Bush Empire show. I ended up paying the last £70 I had to my name for a touted ticket & it was worth every penny.  

Wilco - Yankee Hotel Foxtrot

My listening pleasure was definitely enhanced after seeing the I Am Trying To Break Your Heartdocumentary. There are some really strong songs on this album & some of Jeff Tweedy's finest lyrics. Great pop/art created amid conflict, as is so often the case. 

The Streets - A Grand Don't Come For Free

I hated The Streets when his first single came out but this album really won me over. Great storytelling in a modern, simple language. Some fantastic tunes too. 

Grandaddy - The Sophtware Slump

Fragile & beautifully retro-futuristic (in a Space Odyssey kind of way).  

Jim O'Rouke - Insignificance

I used to listen to this album all the time when it first came out. The guitar sounds are amazing as are the Brian Wilsonesque flourishes in the arrangements. It's epic & understated at the same time, an album I'll never tire of. 

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Other artist's top tens

All these lists were compiled into one Artist's top ten albums of the decade poll. But here are all the individual lists that went into it...
Women's albums of the decade
Dan Michaelson's (Absentee) albums of the decade
A Hawk & A Hacksaw's albums of the decade
Messiah J's (MJEX) albums of the decade
Chequerboard's albums of the decade
Pete Goftun's (George Washington Brown/ Frankie & The Heartstrings) albums of the decade
The Expert's (MJEX) albums of the decade
Joe D'Agostino's (Cymbals Eat Guitars) albums of the decade
Josh Jones' (Evangelicals) albums of the decade
Benjamin Curtis' (School Of Seven Bells) albums of the decade
David Prowse's (Japandroids) albums of the decade
Kevin Barnes' (Of Montreal) albums of the decade
David Tattersall's (The Wave Pictures) albums of the decade
Bibio's albums of the decade
Micah P Hinson's albums of the decade
Stuart Barter's (Left With Pictures) albums of the decade
DM Stith's albums of the decade
Ciaran Smith's (Crayonsmith) albums of the decade
Alan O'Boyle's (Legion Of Two) albums of the decade
Rupert Morris' (BATS) albums of the year
Vinny's (Adebisi Shank/The Vinny Club) albums of the decade
Michael Roe's (Adebisi Shank/Richter Collective) albums of the decade
Heather D'Angelo's (Au Revoir Simone) albums of the decade
Annie Hart's (Au Revoir Simone) albums of the decade
Conor O'Brien's (Villagers) albums of the decade
Scott Hutchison's (Frightened Rabbit) albums of the decade
Chris Coffey's (Holy Roman Army) albums of the decade
Laura Coffey's (Holy Roman Army) albums of the decade
Sam Herlihy's (The Northwestern, ex-Hope Of The States) albums of the decade
The Pains Of Being Pure At Heart's albums of the decade
Delorentos' albums of the decade
Brian King's (Japandroids) albums of the decade
Espers' albums of the decade
Markland Starkie's (Sleeping States) albums of the decade
tUnE-YaRdS' albums of the decade
Headlights' albums of the decade
Phil Dickey's (Someone Still Loves You Boris Yeltsin) albums of the decade
Cadence Weapon's albums of the decade
The Ambience Affair's albums of the decad
We Were Promised Jetpacks' albums of the decade
Kelpe's albums of the decade
Nurses' albums of the decade
Josh Ritter's albums of the decade
Christian Hardy's (The Leisure Society) albums of the decade
Nick Hemming's (The Leisure Society) albums of the decade
And So I Watch You From Afar's albums of the decade
Owen Ashworth (Casiotone For The Painfully Alone) albums of the decade
David Brewis' (Field Music) albums of the decade
Peter Brewis' (Field Music) albums of the decade
James Graham's (The Twilight Sad) albums of the decade
Eglantine Gouzy's (Get Back Guinozzi!) albums of the decade
Holy Fuck's albums of the decade
Napoleon III's albums of the decade
The Reverend Thomas Vito Aiuto's (The Welcome Wagon) albums of the decade
Sounds Of System Breakdown's albums of the decade
Shannon Stevens' albums of the decad
Mark Hamilton's (Woodpigeon) albums of the decade
Jeremy Radway's (Player Piano) albums of the decade
Banjo Or Freakout's albums of the decade
Marcus Hamblett's (Sons Of Noel And Adrian) albums of the decade
Fatz' (Super Extra Bonus Party) albums of the decade