The Best Albums of the Decade, Ranked

Published on January 29, 2020 By Mathew Cohen

8. Arcade Fire, The Suburbs, (2010)

The start of the decade saw indie rock band Arcade Fire release their third studio album to near-universal acclaim. This heart-felt album effectively explored the circumstances affecting the world at the time. From capturing the anxiety triggered by the financial crash in 2008 to longing feelings of nostalgia, this album connects with the artists’ inner workings as well as the emotions felt by society at large.

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This album debuted at number one on the US Billboard 200 Chart, the UK Albums Chart, and the Canadian Albums Chart. To top it all off, The Suburbs won Album of the Year at the 2011 Grammy Awards as well as Best International Album at the BRIT Awards.