The not-really-but-kinda-obligatory year end list (in no particular order):
* Lali Puna – Faking the Books
* Tortoise – It’s All Around You
* all the Arthur Russell stuff
* Mice Parade – Obrigado Saudade
* clouddead – ten
* The Absurd Nightclub Comedy of Eugene Mirman
* Trapist – Ballroom
* !!! – Louden Up Now
* Trans Am – Liberation
* Chicago Underground Trio – Slon
* The Ex – Turn
* Iron & Wine – Our Endless Numbered Days
* Lars Horntveth – Pooka
* The Fucking Am
* David Cross – It’s Not Funny
* To Rococo Rot – Hotel Morgen
* Fennesz – Venice
* Jaga Jazzist – Day EP
* Radian – Juxtaposition
Happy and safe New Year to all.