TOO SOON? GARY’S BEST OF 2010… SO FAR

Okay, Vince did one and then Axl did one and even though nobody asked me for my opinion, I’m doing one. Quit crying about it, you fucking baby. We’re a little less than halfway through the year, and while I know some rather promising releases (Cruel Hand, Madball, Oceano) are yet to come, this is a fun little exercise and gives me a chance to raise awareness for some great records. It pains me to pick a Top 10 so soon, so after much deliberation I ultimately settled on a Top 11. Don’t like it? Cope. My alphabetized “Best of 2010… So Far” list is below the jump.

Bison B.C., Dark Ages

Born Low, Reincarnage (I know you haven’t bought this, but you should if you love metallic hardcore.)

Ceremony, Rohnert Park

Jucifer, Throned In Blood

Harvey Milk, A Small Turn Of Human Kindness

Melvins, The Bride Screamed Murder

Nails, Unsilent Death

Norma Jean, Meridional (Not out until July, but trust me this will ruin your life it’s so good!)

Rhinoceros, They Are Coming For Me

Shining, Blackjazz

Sick Of It All, Based On A True Story

-GS