What a year! Tripping Daisy and MC 900 FT Jesus returned. Warbeast calls it quits. Jimmy Eat World rocked St. Patty's Day. Metallica and Sigur Rós had epic performances. We lost Soundgarden's Chris Cornell. We gained new Sarah Jaffe and Charley Crockett albums. Many local artists continued to shine. Both -Topic and Dezi 5 departed for the coasts. There were many festivals, including bringing Oaktopia down to Deep Ellum. The Longhorn Ballroom returned. Denton had some crazy house parties. Lady Gaga fans impressed with costumes. Polyphonic Spree celebrated 15 years of holiday goodness. Photos by Ed Steele, Brian Maschino, Mike Brooks, Jason Janik, Roderick Pullum, Mikel Galicia, Chris Durbin, Alison McLean, Hannah Ridings