We’ve been bringing you 10Of’11 End Of The Year Lists from bands throughout all of December, but we’re finally stoked to be bringing you some 10Of’11s from our trusted staff. First up is PropertyOfZack reviewer Michael Meeze. Our staff lists are also a little more rounded out compared to some of the lists we brought you from bands, so check them out and be on the lookout for more!

Album of the Year
Bon Iver: Bon Iver
Thursday: No Devolución
Manchester Orchestra: Simple Math
City And Colour: Little Hell
Mansions: Dig Up The Dead
Kevin Devine: Between The Concrete And Clouds
Fireworks: Gospel
The Decemberists: The King Is Dead
Thrice: Major / Minor
The Devil Wears Prada: Dead Throne
 
EPs of the Year
The Republic Of Wolves: The Cartographer EP
Hit The Lights: Invicta EP
The American Scene / Daybreaker Split-7”
Cartel: In Stereo EP
Hawthorne Heights: Hate EP
 
Honorable Mentions
The Dangerous Summer: War Paint
Death Cab For Cutie: Codes And Keys
Jack’s Mannequin: People And Things
I Can Make A Mess Like Nobody’s Business: Gold Rush
Sims: Bad Time Zoo
 
Most Disappointing Albums/EPs of 2011
Four Year Strong: In Some Way, Shape, or Form
Cage The Elephant: Thank You, Happy Birthday
The Cab: Symphony Soldier
We Are The Ocean: Go Now And Live
Radiohead: The King Of Limbs
Lydia: Paint It Golden
Saves The Day: Daybreak
Taking Back Sunday: Taking Back Sunday
Patrick Stump: Soul Punk
Panic! At The Disco: Vices & Virtues
 
Producer of the Year: Matt Malpass
 
Band(s) of the Year: Thursday and Thrice
 
Best Record Labels
Rise Records 
Run For Cover Records
Triple Crown Records