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.