Although five entire months will have to pass before 2010 comes to a close, it is never too early to start compiling lists!  Accordingly, here are the my top 10 albums of 2010, thus far.

1. Menomena | Mines
2. Sleigh Bells | Treats
3. The Tallest Man on Earth | The Wild Hunt
4. Deer Tick | The Black Dirt Sessions
5. Mumford & Sons | Sigh No More
6. Hot Chip | One Life Stand
7. Vampire Weekend | Contra
8. LCD Soundsystem | This Is Happening
9. The Black Keys | Brothers
10. Broken Bells | Broken Bells

To see how the top 40 is rounded out, check out my extended list.