As is the case every year, a wealth of great music was released via EPs in 2011 and we’re highlighting 15 of the very finest such efforts. A few familiar names from our list of favorite full-lengths appear here, but several other up-and-comers and grizzled vets also made the grade.
In no particular order, these are the top EPs of the past year.
Holy Other – With U
June 6th, 2011
Tri Angle
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Vondelpark – nyc stuff and nyc bags
July 24th, 2011
R&S
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The Soft Moon – Total Decay
October 31st, 2011
Captured Tracks
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Curren$y – Covert Coup
April 20th, 2011
Self-Released
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Woodkid – Iron
March 28th, 2011
Green United Music
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Fennesz – Seven Stars
July 5th, 2011
Touch
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Colin Stetson – Those Who Didn’t Run
October 4th, 2011
Constellation
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The Joy Formidable – Roarities
July 12th, 2011
Canvasback/Atlantic
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Alex Turner – Submarine
March 14th, 2011
Domino
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Future of the Left – Polymers Are Forever
November 14th, 2011
Xtra Mile
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Burial – Street Halo
March 28th, 2011
Hyperdub
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Youth Sounds – Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow…
February 18th, 2011
Youth Sounds
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The Veils – Troubles of The Brain
January 24th, 2011
Pitch Beast
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Abner Jay – Last Ole Minstrel Man
February 15th, 2011
Mississippi
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Andy Stott – We Stay Together
October 3rd, 2011
Modern Love
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