Amazing albums were released this year - powerhouse works by , Arcade Fire, , , Burlap to Cashmere, - as well as great albums by Brett Dennen (fun!), , Fleet Foxes, Gomez, , , , and more! All of these should lead a list of favorites of 2011.
Weeding further: I loved the latest Eric Bibb, David Bromberg, , Farewell Drifters, Katie Herzig, , Imelda May, Benny Marchant, Sarah McLaughlan, Ollabelle, Justin Roth, and . , The Head and the Heart, and Madeleine Peyroux, were ALL wonderful. Honorable mention to the great work of Katey Laurel, Katya Chrover, and Matracea Berg. ( 鈥� who did I miss? I feel as if I missed someone鈥�)
Given this huge quantity of great music, I chose to reflect upon works I feel were equally as strong, but perhaps did not have a huge media machine behind them. Selections that just might slip under your radar, but certainly should not! I hope you enjoyed the selections.
The Full List:
Editor's Note: 01.02.2012 - this list was published in the reverse order of what was intended and has been corrected. We regret the error.
- The Civil Wars - Barton Hallow
- Red Molly - Light In The Sky
- Chuck Pyle - The Spaces In Between
- Driftwood Fire - How to Untangle A Heartache
- Vanessa Lively - Uncovering Stones
- Jonathan Edwards - My Love Will Keep
- Kathryn Mostow - Rich Girl
- Blame Sally - Speeding Ticket and a Valentine
- SHEL - When The Dragon Came Down
- Annie Wenz - Ride The Sky
That's all for my list of 2011! I don't have to tell you what a struggle it was to whittle it all down, so many wonderful and delightful releases this year! If you have a favorite, or heaven forbid, I missed something feel free to let me know in the comments section below. Peter's list of 2011 favorites premieres here on Monday.
