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Top 10 New Pop Albums October 27, 2009

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One of pop music's top legends of all time leads off this week's list.

1. Michael Jackson - This Is It

Michael Jackson - 'This Is It' AlbumCourtesy Epic

Michael Jackson's documentary concert film This Is It hits theaters this week. This is the accompanying album.

2. Taylor Swift - Fearless Platinum

Taylor Swift - Fearless Platinum EditionCourtesy Big Machine

Taylor Swift releases a deluxe version of her nearly four million selling album Fearless including six new recordings.

3. Creed - Full Circle

Creed - Full CircleCourtesy Wind-Up

The rock band Creed return with their first album after breaking up in 2004. Their first three studio albums were all certified multi-platinum.

4. Train - Save Me San Francisco

Train - Save Me San FranciscoCourtesy Sony

Pop-rock band Train reached the top 10 with their past three studio albums. They are best known for their top 5 hit single "Drops of Jupiter."

5. Orianthi - Believe

Orianthi - BelieveCourtesy Geffen Records

Orianthi was set to be guitarist for Michael Jackson on his This Is It comeback concert tour.

6. Rod Stewart - Soulbook

Rod Stewart - SoulbookCourtesy J Records

Rod Stewart takes on a collection of American R&B classics.

7. Sting - If On a Winter's Night

Sting - If On a Winter's Night...Courtesy Deutsche Grammaphon

Sting's new release is a collection of songs meant to conjure up the winter or "season of spirits." He takes traditional British carols and lullabies as a starting point.

8. The Swell Season - Strict Joy

The Swell Season - Strict JoyCourtesy Anti

The Swell Season is the duo made up of Glen Hansard and Marketa Irglova. This is their third album and is based on a 1931 book of poems by Irish poet James Stephens.

9. Tegan and Sara - Sainthood

Tegan and Sara - SainthoodCourtesy Sire

Indie rock duo Tegan and Sara hit the top 50 of the Billboard album chart with their last collection The Con.

10. Brian McKnight - Evolution of a Man

Brian McKnight - Evolution of a ManCourtesy Koch

R&B singer Brian McKnight holds a unique Grammy Award record. He has received the most nominations, 16, without a win.

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