Top 21 Indonesian Albums of 2010

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Artists come and go, trends are always changing. But Indonesian music continues to prevail; being evolved.

Listed below are the Top 21 Indonesian Albums of 2010. Rate was counted by using legitimate critical sources coupled with ours, then we rank the albums according to their aggregate performance.

1. Album Vakansi

Artist: White Shoes and The Couples Company
Label: Purapura Records/ Demajors
Release Date: October 6, 2010
Tracks: 13
Highlights: Senja Menggila, Vakansi, Hacienda, Selangkah Keseberang, Kampus Kemarau
Overall Rating: 5


2. Sandhy Sondoro

Artist: Sandhy Sondoro
Label: Sondoro Music/ Sony Music Indonesia
Release Date: October 22, 2010
Tracks: 14
Highlights: Why Don’t We, End of the Rainbow, Malam Biru (Kasihku), Down on the Streets, People (Shall We Live for Money)
Overall Rating: 4,75


3. 1966-1968

Artist: Dara Puspita
Label: Sublime Frequencies/ Mesra Records
Release Date: June 2010
Tracks: 26
Highlights: Pantai Pataya (Pataya Beach), Pusdi, Aku Pergi (I Go), Lihat Adikku (See My Little Sister), Mabuk Laut (Sea Sick)
Overall Rating: 4,7



4. Ode Buat Kota

Artist: Bangkutaman
Label: Jangan Marah Records/ Demajors
Release Date: August 20, 2010
Tracks: 10
Highlights: Ode Buat Kota, Catch Me When I Fall, Train Song, Coffee People, Jalan Pulang
Overall Rating: 4,65


5. ...laju

Artist: Bonita
Label: Rumahbonita/ Demajors
Release Date: December 12, 2009
Tracks: 16
Highlights: ARI, Komidi Putar, Rumahku, Telur, Pengulangan
Overall Rating: 4,55


6. Starlit Carousel

Artist: Frau
Label: Cakrawala Records/ Demajors
Release Date: March 11, 2010
Tracks: 6
Highlights: Sepasang Kekasih yang Pertama Bercinta di Luar Angkasa, Rat and Cat, I’m a Sir
Overall Rating: 4,5


7. Look What We've Found

Artist: Endah N Resha
Label: Reiproject/ Demajors
Release Date: September 26, 2010
Tracks: 10
Highlights: Tuimbe (Let's Sing), Waiting, Midnight Sun
Overall Rating: 4,45


8. Story of Peter

Artist: Sarasvati
Label: self-released
Release Date: July 22, 2010
Tracks: 7
Highlights: Story of Peter, Oh I Never Know, Bilur
Overall Rating: 4,35


9. Tentara Merah Darah

Artist: Siksakubur
Label: Fast Youth Records
Release Date: February 21, 2010
Tracks: 11
Highlights: Darah Terpilih, Kata Sebagai Senjata, Tentara Merah Darah, Neraka Setara Mata
Overall Rating: 4,25


10. Kelelawar Malam

Artist: Kelelawar Malam
Label: Jenggo Records/ Demajors
Release Date: October 31, 2010
Tracks: 13 (including a hidden track)
Highlights: Bangkit Dari Kubur, Malam Jumat Kliwon, Palu Keadilan
Overall Rating: 4


11. Jurustandur No. 18

Artist: Slank
Label: Slank Records
Release Date: June 1, 2010
Tracks: 17
Highlights: Bobrokisasi-Borokisme, Menyakitimu, Kukejar & Kutangkap Kau (KKK), Cemburu.com
Overall Rating: 3,8


12. For All

Artist: Bondan Prakoso & Fade2Black
Label: Sony Music Indonesia
Release Date: April 21, 2010
Tracks: 11
Highlights: Ya Sudahlah, Sang Juara, Tetap Semangat
Overall Rating: 3,75


13. Soekamti.com

Artist: Endank Soekamti
Label: Nagaswara
Release Date: June 2010
Tracks: 16 (including a hidden track)
Highlights: Audisi, Long Live My Family, Berkibar Tinggi
Overall Rating: 3,7


14. Unspoken

Artist: DJ Riri Mestica
Label: Spinach Records
Release Date: March 12, 2010
Tracks: 10
Highlights: Last Call, Goodbye Silence, Groovin' Me
Overall Rating: 3,65



15. Keseimbangan

Artist: Iwan Fals
Label: Fals Records
Release Date: February 20, 2010
Tracks: 12
Highlights: Malahayati, Sepak Bola, Jendral Tua, Ayolah Mulai
Overall Rating: 3,5


16. The Beginning of a Beautiful Life

Artist: Maliq & D'Essentials
Label: Organic Records/ Warner Music Indonesia
Release Date: October 27, 2010
Tracks: 7
Highlights: Berbeda, Terlalu, Beautiful Life
Overall Rating: 3,4


17. Thankful

Artist: Ruth Sahanaya
Label: Nagaswara
Release Date: August 7, 2010
Tracks: 5
Highlights: Thankful, Sayang Tapi Belum Cinta, Tak Bisaku
Overall Rating: 3,25


18. Antartika

Artist: Soulvibe
Label: Organic Records/ Warner Music Indonesia
Release Date: February 1, 2010
Tracks: 9
Highlights: Antartika, Berlian, Lil Bit
Overall Rating: 3,2


19. 7

Artist: /rif
Label: Sony Music Indonesia
Release Date: August 4, 2010
Tracks: 8 (including a bonus track)
Highlights: Awan Hitam, Pelangiku Sirna, Fight
Overall Rating: 3,15


20. Lihat Aku Sekarang

Artist: Astrid
Label: Sony Music Indonesia
Release Date: October 11, 2010
Tracks: 12
Highlights: Tentang Rasa, Lihat Aku Sekarang, Bukan Waktunya
Overall Rating: 3,10


21. Kirana

Artist: Andien
Label: Platinum Records
Release Date: August 2010
Tracks: 11
Highlights: Moving On, Bimbi, Kirana
Overall Rating: 3


Note: For albums released during December 2009 - December 2010


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