10 Best Manchester Albums Of The 2010s
9. Viola Beach - Viola Beach (2016)
A stellar debut confirming the plaudits for the Warrington band, Viola Beach is an ice cold pina colada in your back garden. It is a barbecue with your best mates, or the euphoric feeling of the early stages of a romantic relationship.
An album full of youthful energy is punctuated by a indie-funk guitarline, and light shades of Vampire Weekend.
Only marred by a loose album concept and length leaving you wanting for more, the criticism is overshadowed by the tragic death of all four band members and their manager in a road traffic accident.
Viola Beach reached number 1 in the British charts following their death. The song Boys that Sing was performed by Coldplay at Glastonbury in tribute, and hit number 11 in the UK charts.