Amazing new album by the Lips. In some cases combining the best of Bulletin and Yoshimi. Quite remarkable indeed.

Stunning new album. Two discs full of power, heart and superb musicianship. Frusciante's work is extraordinary.

Lewis go off Rilo Kiley's road and joins the Watson Twins for this mellow and hearftfelt gem.

Cash returns in what promises to not be the last batch of American Recordings—his collaborations with Rick Rubin. The tone is austere and Cash is particularly prophetic, without losing his tenderness.

Powerful album, demonstrarting that that strong political messages do not need to sacrifice passion, art or magnificent grooves. A gem for troubled times.

Possibly Neko Case's best, which is not a causal thing to say given her prior albums. Even if you never heard her voice, go and purchase it.

Some of the most innovative Pop to have come out all year. Although it may not directly remind you of their sound and gut-wrenching honesty, the Guillemots rank with the Arcade Fire.

Lenine is a great example of his country tradition for soft boundaries and creative combinations. Lenine proves that a desire for experimentation does not need to trade off infectious rhythms.

Cale & Clapton, friends for many years, recorded the album you'd imagine they'd record. Laid back, full of unassuming killer grooves. It just grows on ya'.

Hailing from the refugee camps of Sierra Leone, home to the tragedies of blood diamonds, these guys—refugees themselves—have produced one of the most life-affirming albums of the year.

Once a protegee of the great Youssou N'Dour, Lo has proven with this, his third album, that his music stand on hiw own and have much more to offer than recereating the master's vision.

Not being an expert on Hip-Hop I did not know what to expect but I can tell you what I found: an amazing album of samples and breakbeats weaved together into a gorgeous contemporary soundtrack.

Equal parts uncompromising rocker and deep poet, Nile returns with his strongest alnum in many, many years. Next to Lofgren, the most soulful Rock to come out this year.