Bombay Bicycle Club - Everything Else Has Gone Wrong: I can see a lot of fan overlap with Elbow.

The Taxpayers - A Rhythem in the Cages: Folk punk excellence.

Short Fictions - Fates Worse Than Death: A standout I overlooked last year.

Reversal of Man - Discography: Nice to have, but the LP is the essential release.

Reversal of Man - This Is Medicine: I hear a lot of what would become American Nightmare.

Reversal of Man - Revolution Summer: Great version of Look Back and Laugh.

Frances Quinlan - Likewise: I can see it being an ear worm.

The Professionals - The Professionals: Madlib is always worth a listen.

Prince Daddy & The Hyena: Cosmic Thrill Seekers: Big growth.

Prince Daddy & The Hyena - I Thought You Didn't Even Like Leaving: Very much looking forward to seeing this live.

Prince Daddy & The Hyena - Adult Summer: Oh boy, this is going to be a thing I like.

of Montreal - UR FUN: Very enjoyable all the way through.

Nana Grizol - Ursa Minor: A lot softer.

Nana Grizol - Ruth: I love it less now, but think I will love it more later.

Nana Grizol - Love It, Love It!: I do.

Marietta - Summer Death: High water wark for the current emo revival.

Left Banke - There's Gonna Be A Storm: The '60s were something special.

Greet Death - New Hell: Powerful.

Green Day - Father Of All: Great album by one of their other personas.

Eminem - Music To Be Murdered By: Delivers.

Dogleg - Remember Alderaan: I love the intensity.

Dogleg - Dogleg: I can see this becoming something more.

American Television - Watch It Burn: By the book pop punk.

AJJ - Good Luck Everbody: Why do I keep ignoring this band?