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Top 10 New Pop Albums August 10, 2010

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This week's list is led by the debut album from one of this year's top pop breakout artists.

1. Mike Posner - 31 Minutes To Takeoff

Mike Posner - 31 Minutes to TakeoffCourtesy J Records

This is the eagerly awaited debut album by pop breakout artist Mike Posner who has been riding in the top 10 of the pop singles chart all summer with his breakthrough single "Cooler Than Me."

2. Soundtrack - Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam

Soundtrack - Camp Rock 2Courtesy Walt Disney

Demi Lovato is the key artist here for the soundtrack to the Disney TV movie, but there are a number of guest appearances from individual Jonas brothers.

3. Soundtrack - Scott Pilgrim Vs. the World

Soundtrack - Scott Pilgrim Vs. the WorldCourtesy Abkco Records

Actor Michael Cera's band from the movie are the focus of the music here, but there are also notable contributions from Metric, Broken Social Scene, and Beck.

4. Brother Clyde - Brother Clyde

Brother Clyde - Brother ClydeCourtesy Disney

Brother Clyde are a rock group put together by former country singer Billy Ray Cyrus.

5. Blake Shelton - All About Tonight

Blake Shelton - All About TonightCourtesy Warner Bros.

Country singer Blake Shelton has four certified gold albums to his credit.

6. Black Label Society - Order of the Black

Black Label Society - Order of the BlackCourtesy E1 Music

It has been four years since the last studio album from metal band Black Label Society, Shot To Hell, hit #21 on the album chart.

7. Street Sweeper Social Club - Ghetto Blaster EP

Street Sweeper Social Club - Ghetto Blaster EPCourtesy Street Sweeper Social Club

This EP from the rap and rock supergroup Street Sweeper Social Club includes two covers that are in concert favorites of fans of the group. They are a version of M.I.A.'s "Paper Planes," and LL Cool J's "Mama Said Knock You Out."

8. Various Artists - Many Hands: Family Music for Haiti

Various Artists - Many Hands: Family Music for HaitiCourtesy Spare the Rock

A group of artists best known for performing music for children got together to create this Haiti benefit album.

9. Eli "Paperboy" Reed - Come and Get It

Eli "Paperboy" Reed - Come and Get ItCourtesy Capitol Records

This is the major label debut from R&B singer Eli "Paperboy" Reed.

10. George Duke - Deja Vu

George Duke - Deja VuCourtesy Heads Up

Jazz piano and synthesizer player George Duke first came to prominence through his work wiht Frank Zappa in the early 1970s.

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