Friday, January 11, 2013

Top Albums: 2012

Inspired by @drgrist's always fantastic annual Realish mix, I was motivated to finish up my last few selections for 2012 top albums. As mentioned in the aforementioned list, 2012 was a great year for new music and discoveries. In many ways, I feel like there are a handful "no brainers" and then things get difficult due to the number of choices. I could have a pretty length honorable mentions list, but we have to draw a line somewhere.

So here's my list:
  1. Damian Jurado – Maraqopa
  2. First Aid Kit – The Lion's Roar
  3. Grizzly Bear – Shields
  4. Lemolo – The Kaleidoscope
  5. Sharon Van Etten – Tramp
  6. Japandroid – Celebration Rock
  7. Deep Sea Diver – History Speaks
  8. Tanlines – Mixed Emotions
  9. Shearwater – Animal Joy
  10. Cat Power – Sun
Honorable Mentions:
  • David Byrne & St. Vincent – Love This Giant
  • Grimes – Visions
  • Animal Collective – Centipede Hz
  • How to destroy angels_ – An omen EP_ (Partially omitted for being an EP)
I'm already looking forward to 2013 in which I predict a Josh Ritter. Just a hunch.

Update: And I almost forgot. I nominate "Come Back Little Star" from Patterson Hood's "Heat Lightning Rumbles in the Distance" as my song of the year.