My local newspaper did an endofyearlist. Can't let that pass..
International albums:
1. Muse - The Resistance
2. Mastodon - Crack the Skye
3. Green Day - 21st Century Breakdown
4. Manic Street Preachers - Journal for Plague Lovers
5. Wilco - The Album
6. Prefab Sprout - Let's Change the World With Music
7. Melody Gardot - My One and Only Thrill
8. Monsters of Folk - Monsters of Folk
9. The Unthanks - Here's the Tender Coming
10. Jay-Z - The Blueprint 3
Norwegian albums:
1. Sivert Høyem - Moon Landing
2. Mari Boine - Sterna Paradisea
3. John Olav Nilsen & Gjengen - For sant til å være godt
4. Noora Noor - Soul Deep
5. Big Bang - Edendale
6. Helldorado - Sinful Soul
7. Røyksopp - Junior
8. Christianssand String Swing Ensemble - CSSE
9. Ronnie Jacobsen - The San Jose Sessions
10. CC Cowboys - Morgen & kveld
But, hmm... I think local newspapers should not be included unless they have a special feature. For example hosting a poll among a fairly large number of critics or artists. OK?