Here they are. The most beautiful, most interesting albums that have truly touched my soul and gotten me through a year of great joy, great sadness and much learning. In no particular order:
The War on Drugs, Lost In The Dream
Future Islands, Singles
Jungle, Jungle
TV on the Radio, Seeds
The Rural Alberta Advantage, Mended with Gold
Death From Above 1979, The Physical World
Conor Oberst, Upside Down Mountain
Lykke Li, I Never Learn
Tycho, Awake
Strand of Oaks, Heal
Notable mentions for the best songs not on this list include “Kingdom” by Common, “Black Out Days” by Phantogram and “Close Your Eyes (And Count to Fuck)” by Run The Jewels.
