Top Ten Preview For 2010

Alright, it's time once again for my top ten preview of the hottest music albums coming out this year. Now, the genres covered only have to do with Christian Music releases. I will cover my top secular releases at another time if that's what you're looking for.

The way this works is that I will rank my top-ten releases for the upcoming year. Some of these are bands that are tested and true, (meaning they will put out a good release), but a couple of these are relatively untested, including a rookie band that i think will make it huge this year. We'll see how I did with my predictions at the end of 2010, but for now, let's get started:


#10 - Sanctus Real: "Pieces of a Real Heart"
Genre: Rock / Alternative
Previous Album: "We Need Each Other" (2008)
For Fans of: U2, Radiohead, Switchfoot




#9 - Pettidee: "Race 2 Nowhere"
Genre: Rap, Crunk, Hip-Hop
Previous Album: "Resurrections" (2007)
For Fans of: 50 Cent, Wu Tang Clan, Soul Plasma




#8 - The Passion Conference: "Awakening"
Genre: Modern Worship
Previous Album: "Passion Conference Live" (2007)
For Fans of: Chris Tomlin, David Crowder, Fee




#7 - Group 1 Crew: "Untitled E.P."
Genre: Hip-Hop, Crunk, R&B
Previous Album: "Ordinary Dreamers" (2009)
For Fans of: Black Eyed Peas, Tobymac, Grits




#6 - Tobymac: "Tonight"
Genre: Hip-Hop, Crunk, Rock
Previous Album: "Alive & Transported" (2008)
For Fans of: John Reuben, Limp Bizkit, Puff Daddy




#5 - Anberlin: "Untitled L.P."
Genre: Rock / Alternative
Previous Album: "New Surrender" (2008)
For Fans of: Jimmy Eat World, Dashboard Confessional




#4 - Uprise: "Everything is Broken L.P."
Genre: Hard Rock, Metal
Previous Album: "Everything is Broken E.P." (2009)
For Fans of: Taproot, 3 Days Grace, Red




#3 - Starfield: "The Saving One"
Genre: Modern Worship
Previous Album: "I Will Go" (2008)
For Fans of: U2, 3 Doors Down, Lifehouse





#2 - Switchfoot: "Vice Verses"
Genre: Rock, Pop, Alternative
Previous Album: "Hello Hurricane" (2009)
For Fans of: Foo Fighters, Everclear, Sanctus Real



#1 - Fireflight: "For Those Who Wait"
Genre: Rock / Alternative
Previous Album: "Unbreakable" (2008)
For Fans of: Paramore, Evanescence, Flyleaf



Honorable Mentions that didn't make the cut:
Rebecca St James - "Untitled L.P."
Jeremy Camp - "Untitled Worship Album"
Robbie Seay Band - "Miracle"

So, there you have it. If you're looking for some new stuff, you can check these out when they hit shelves. At the end of 2010, I'll recap and we'll see who stayed on the list and who rose to the top verse who bombed. It'll be interesting.