The Best Albums of 2010: Bob Harris

Bob Harris is a BBC presenter who should need no introduction, given his long history with the corporation. But, just in case (and in a nutshell): Bob started on Radio 1 in 1970, presented The Old Grey Whistle Test throughout the 70s, rejoined Radio 1 in 1989 after a period in commercial radio, and today presents two shows for Radio 2. You can find pages for his Sunday night show here, and for Thursday's Bob Harris Country here. Below are Bob's five favourites of the year, with a few words on each from the man himself.

Paul Weller - Wake Up the Nation

With a nod to 60s psychedelia, Paul Weller produces a powerful, swirling masterpiece.

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Robert Plant - Band of Joy

Robert continues his creative and heartfelt musical journey with help from some of Nashville's finest musicians.

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The National - High Violet

Brooklyn-based band come of age with melancholy and atmospheric fifth album.

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Cherry Ghost - Beneath This Burning Shoreline

Intensely musical and beautifully produced, this is a very special album by a truly wonderful British band.

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Carolina Chocolate Drops - Genuine Negro Jig

Organic and authentic, the Carolina three-piece bring the jug band sound into the 21st century.

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