In this week's paper, you may notice a piece including some of our DC9 writers' choices for best albums of the year.
But, space being limited, we couldn't run all of our writers' lists.
So, thanks to the power of the Internet, we're doing just that, right
here.
Noted Widespread Panic hater Darryl Smyers usually likes his music fast and loud. But, this year, he champions a record that finds a band slowing itself down a bit.
10. Old 97's - The Grand Theatre, Vol. 1
9. Shinyribs - Well After Awhile
8. Raul Malo - Sinners & Saints
7. Peter Case - Wig!
6. Richard Thompson - Dream Attic
5. Seabear - We Build a Fire
4. Wolf Parade - Expo 86
3. Tommy Keene - You Hear Me, A Retrospective
Yeah, I know that it's kind of cheating to include a
compilation album, but much of this double-disc set has been criminally
out of print for decades. And it includes 41 power pop gems from a guy everyone should
know.
2. The Tallest Man on Earth - The Wild Hunt
The new Dylan comes from Sweden? Damn right, he does. And his name is Kristian Matsson.
1. The Walkmen - Lisbon
My favorite band pulls back on the throttle and makes a quietly
beautiful masterpiece. For better and worse, Lisbon is the most
listenable record The Walkmen have ever made.