My Top Ten Albums of 2025

 It's a little late but here is my top ten favorite music albums of 2025, followed by every year's top ten list since 2009.

2024

1. Matt Berninger - Get Sunk

2. Of Monsters and Men - All is Love and Pain in the Mouse Parade

3. We Are Scientists - Qualifying Miles
4. The Head and the Heart - Aperture 

5. The Lumineers - Automatic
6. The Besnard Lakes - The Besnard Lakes are the Ghost Nation
7. Bahamas - My Second Last Album
8. Big Thief - Double Infinity
9. Tennis - Face Down in the Garden
10. Bon Iver - Sable, fable

2024
1. Blind Pilot - In the Shadow of the Holy Mountain
2. WHY? - The Well I Fell Into
3. The Decemberists - As it Ever Was, So Will it Be Again
4. Elbow - Audio Vertigo
5. Islands - What Occurs
6. Vampire Weekend - Only God Was Above Us
7. Eels - Eels Time!
8. The Avett Brothers - The Avett Brothers
9. Future Islands - People That Aren’t There Anymore
10. Foster the People - Paradise State of Mind

2023
1. Belle & Sebastian - Late Developers
2. Islands - And That’s Why Dolphins Lost Their Legs
3. The National - The First Two Pages of Frankenstein
4. Bombay Bicycle Club - My Big Day
5. Metric - Formentera II
6. Portugal. The Man. - Chris Black Changed My Life
7. We Are Scientists - Lobes
8. The Gaslight Anthem - History Books
9. Blondshell - Blondshell
10. Boygenius - The Record

2022
1. Shout Out Louds - House
2. Stars - From Capelton Hill
3. Arcade Fire - WE
4. Death Cab for Cutie - Asphalt Meadows
5. Metric - Formentera
6. Andrew Bird - Inside Problems
7. The Head and The Heart - Every Shade of Blue
8. Belle & Sabastian - A Bit of Previous
9. Band of Horses - Things Are Great
10. Tegan and Sara - Crybaby

2021
1. Islands - Islomania
2. Manchester Orchestra - The Million Masks of God
3. CHVRCHES - Screen Violence
4. The War On Drugs - I Don't Live Here Anymore
5. Twenty One Pilots - Scaled And Icy
6. The Killers - Pressure Machine
7. The Fratellis - Half Drunk Under A Full Moon
8. tUnE-yArDs - Sketchy
9. St. Vincent - Daddy's Home
10. The Black Keys - Delta Kream

2020
1. Future Islands - As Long As You Are
2. The Killers - Imploding the Mirage
3. Plants And Animals - The Jungle
4. Surfer Blood - Carefree Theater
5. Tennis - Swimmer
6. Bahamas - Sad Hunk
7. Wolf Parade - Thin Mind
8. Grouplove - The Healer
9. The Front Bottoms - In Sickness And In Flames
10. CocoRosie - Put The Shine On

2019
1. Andrew Bird - My Finest Work Yet
2. Metronomy - Metronomy Forever
3. The National - I Am Easy To Find
4. Vampire Weekend - Father of the Bride
5. Tegan & Sarah - Hey, I'm Just Like You
6. Generationals - Reader As Detective
7. The Head and the Heart - Living Mirage
8. Mumford and Sons - Delta
9. Silversun Pickups - Widow's Weeds
10. Two Door Cinema Club - False Alarm

2018
1. Matt & Kim - Almost Everyday
2. Chvurches - Love Is Dead
3. Death Cab for Cutie - Thank You For Today
4. Metric - Art of Doubt
5. Moon Taxi - Let The Record Play
6. The Decemberists - I'll Be Your Girl
7. Pale Waves - My Mind Makes Noises
8. The Rural Alberta Advantage - The Wild
9. Okkerville River - In The Rainbow Rain
10. Belle and Sabastian - How to Solve Our Human Problems

2017
1. Manchester Orchestra - A Black Mile to the Surface
2. Future Islands - The Far Field
3. Mew - Visuals
4. Alt-J - Relaxer
5. The Shins - Heartworms
6. Portugal. The Man - Woodstock
7. Foster the People - The Sacred Hearts Club
8. The National - Sleep Well Beasts
9. Shout Out Louds - Ease My Mind
10. Arcade Fire - Everything Now

2016
1. Radical Face - The Leaves
2. Cloud Cult - The Seeker
3. Islands - Taste
4. The Strumbellas - Hope
5. Tegan and Sara - Love You To Death
6. The Head And The Heart - Signs Of Light
7. The Avett Brothers - True Sadness
8. The Lumineers - Cleopatra
9. Frightened Rabbit - Painting of a Panic Attack
10. Empire of the Sun - Two Vines

2015
1. Mowgli's - Kids In Love
2. Twenty One Pilots - Blurry Face
3. Matt And Kim - New Glow
4. Metric - Pagans In Vegas
5. Death Cab For Cutie - Kintsugi
6. Belle And Sabastian - Girls In Peacetime Want To Dance
7. Walk Off The Earth - Sing It All Away
8. Mew - + -
9. Decemberists - What A Terrible World, What A Wonderful World
10. Chvurches - Every Open Eye

2014
1. Future Islands - Singles
2. Passenger - Whispers
3. Bishop Allen - Lights Out
4. Tokyo Police Club - Forcefield
5. The Rural Alberta Advantage - Mended With Gold
6. Bombay Bicycle Club - So Long, See You Tomorrow
7. Spoon - The Want My Soul
8. Foster the People - Supermodel
9. Broken Bells - After the Disco
10. Manchester Orchestra - Cope

2013
1. Vampire Weekend - Modern Vampires of the City
2. Radical Face - Family Tree: The Branches
3. Twenty One Pilots - Vessel
4. The National - Trouble Will Find Me
5. Arcade Fire - Reflektor
6. Shout Out Louds - Optica
7. Crystal Fighters - Cave Rave
8. The Sounds - Weekend
9. Tegan & Sara - Heartthrob
10. Little Green Cars - Absolute Zero

2012
1. Radical Face – The Family Tree: The Roots
2. Passion Pit - Gossamer
3. Mumford And Son – Babel
4. Miike Snow – Happy To You
5. Imagine Dragons – Night Visions
6. Two Door Cinema Club – Beacon
7. Metric – Sythetica
8. Dr. Dog – Be The Void
9. Of Monsters And Men – My Head Is An Animal
10. The Avett Brothers – The Carpenter

2011
1. Death Cab For Cutie – Codes And Keys
2. The Sounds – Something To Die For
3. Architecture In Helsinki – Moment Bends
4. Decemberists – The King Is Dead
5. The Strokes – Angles
6. The Head And The Heart – The Head And The Heart
7. Brett Dennen – Loverboy
8. Manchester Orchestra – Simple Math
9. I’m From Barcelona – Forever Today
10. The Rural Alberta Advantage – Departing

2010
1. The National – High Violet
2. Vampire Weekend – Contra
3. Shout Out Louds – Work
4. Mumford And Sons – Sigh No More
5. Mates Of State – Crushes
6. Dr. Dog – Shame Shame
7. Rogue Wave – Permalight
8. Arcade Fire – The Suburbs
9. Matt & Kim – Sidewalks
10. Tokyo Police Club – Champ

2009
1. The Sounds – Crossing The Rubicon
2. Passion Pit – Manners
3. Metric – Fantasies
4. Animal Collective – Merryweather Post Pavilion
5. Empire Of The Sun – Walking On A Dream
6. The Rural Alberta Advantage – Hometowns
7. Silversun Pickups – Swoon
8. We Were Promised Jetpacks – These Four Walls
9. Islands – Vapours
10. Mew – No More Stories Are Told…

Top 20 TV Shows I Watched in 2025

  BEST TV SHOWS OF 2025

Here is my yearly list of the top 20 TV shows I watched this year. Please note, I will be waiting to watch the remainder of "Stranger Things" Season 5 as it is released. I have no doubt it will be near the top of next year's list, as it might have actually been #1 on this year's list.

I might add that I've found that Apple TV has the best overall quality of TV show of all the streamers. Almost everything they release is great.

Another show that I am currently watching that will likely be in next year's Top Ten is Apple TV's "Pluribus." I'm two episodes in and it's great. So, without further ado, I give you this year's list:

HONORABLE MENTIONS

- Paradise (Season 1) - Hulu

- Surface (Season 2) - Apple TV

- Cobra Kai (Season 6) - Netflix

- Good American Family (Season 1) - Hulu

- King of the Hill (Season 14) - Hulu

- Squid Game (Season 2) - Netflix

- The Four Seasons (Season 1) - Netflix

- The Morning Show (Season 4) - Apple TV

- You (Season 5) - Netflix

- Boots (Season 1) - Netflix

TOP 20

20. The Residence (Season 1) - Netflix - Mystery unfolds in White House, secrets intertwine lives.

19. The Handmaid's Tale (Season 6) - DVD - the ongoing struggle for freedom intensifies.

18. The Studio (Season 1) - Apple TV - Young artists find creativity and friendship in challenges.

17. Dickinson (Seasons 1-3) - Apple TV - Emily Dickinson explores life, love, fame, and identity.

16. Gilmore Girls (Seasons 1-7) - Netflix - Mother-daughter duo navigate life, love, and friendship.

15. 1923 (Season 2) - DVD - Dutton family faces challenges during turbulent historical period.

14. The Act (Season 1) - Hulu - True crime drama about Gypsy Blanchard's life deception.

13. Silo (Season 2) - Apple TV - Secrets unravel, trust tested, survival stakes dramatically rise.

12. Government Cheese (Season 1) - Apple TV - The chaos from a Chambers family burglary.

11. Your Friends & Neighbors (Season 1) - Apple TV - Suburban antics and humor and thievery. 

10. The White Lotus (Season 3) - DVD - New destinations, complex relationships, unexpected twists, emotional revelations.

9. Only Murderers in the Building (Season 4) - Hulu - Unexpected alliances unravel secrets in the beloved building.

8. Smoke (Season 1) - Apple TV - Mysterious arsonist investigation reveals dark, hidden secrets.

7. Landman (Season 1) - DVD - Oil rush and a lawyer navigates complex cases in urban landscapes. 

6. Platonic (Season 2) - Apple TV - Friendship dynamics evolve amidst life's unexpected comedic twists.

5. Black Mirror (Season 7) - Netflix - Dark future tales exploring technology's societal impact deeply.

4. Dope Thief (Season 1) - Apple TV - Thief impersonates DEA agents to steal from criminals.

3. The Bear (Season 4) - Hulu - Chef faces new challenges and personal growth journey.

2. Severance (Season 2) - Apple TV - Tense revelations unravel mysteries in corporate mind-bending saga.

1. Adolescence (Season 1) - Netflix - Teen struggles, growth, friendships, and identity challenges explored.

 

MY TOP 20 FAVORITE MOVIES OF 2024

MY TOP 20 FAVORITE MOVIES OF 2024 

It's very late, but alas, the moment you've all been looking for. I'm sure you've been waiting on pins and needles, or with baited breath, or however you wait. But the wait is over, because here is your list:

HONORABLE MENTIONS:

- Mothers' Instinct

- White Bird

- Young Woman and the Sea

- Juror #2

- The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare

- Hold Your Breath

- Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes

- Emilia Perez (sorry haters!)

- The End We Start From

- The Order

TOP 20:

22. Sling Shot

21. Woman of the Hour

20. Coup!

19. Gladiator II

18. The Best Christmas Pageant Ever

17. Inside Out 2

16. A Quiet Place: Day One

15. Saturday Night

14. Thelma

13. One Life

12. What You Wish For

11. Late Night with the Devil

10. The Boy in the Woods

9. Speak No Evil

8. Heretic

7. His Three Daughters

6. The Wild Robot

5. Wicked

4. Sing Sing

3. A Real Pain

2. The Promised Land

1. Conclave

2023

10. Self Reliance 9. Killers of the Flower Moon 8. My Sailor, My Love 7. The Holdovers 6. Story Ave 5. The Iron Claw 4. Boys in the Boat 3. Scrapper 2. The Quiet Girl 1. Oppenheimer

2022 10. The Banshes of Insherin 9. The Phantom of the Open 8. To Leslie 7. A Man Called Otto 6. The Fallout 5. Cha Cha Real Smooth 4. Roald Dahl's Matilda the Musical 3. RRR 2. Top Gun: Maverick 1. All Quiet on the Western Front 2021

10. C'mon C'mon 9. Mass 8. A Quiet Place Part II 7. On the Rocks 6. Encanto 5. Last Night in Soho 4. Belfast 3. Blue Bayou 2. Coda 1. Cyrano

2020: 
10. News of the World 9. The Wolf of Snow Hollow 8. Manari 7. Nomadland 6. The Father 5. The Invisible Man 4. The Little Things 3. Princess of the Row 2. Sound of Metal 1. Promising Young Women

2019: 10. Parisite 9. Rocketman 8. The Art Of Self Defense

7. Greener Grass 6. The Mustang 5. A Marriage Story 4. Richard Jewell 3. 1917 2. Peanut Butter Falcon 1. JoJo Rabbit

2018:

10. Upgrade 9. What They Had 8. Leave No Trace 7. Three Identical Strangers 6. The Ballad of Buster Scruggs 5. Free Solo 4. A Quiet Place 3. Green Book 2. Won't You Be My Neighbor 1. Eighth Grade

2017:

10. Dunkirk

9. Star Wars: Episode VIII - The Last Jedi

8. The Shape of Water

7. Get Out

6. The Big Sick

5. Logan Lucky

4. Lady Bird

3. It

2. Brigsby Bear

1. Only the Brave

2016: 10. 10 Cloverfield Lane 9. Sully

8. Eye In The Sky

7. La La Land

6. Life, Animated

5. Pete's Dragon

4. Hidden Figures

3. Hacksaw Ridge

2. Arrival

1. Lion 2015
10. Spotlight
9. Star Wars: The Force Awakens
8. The Martian
7. The Revenant
6. Ex Machina
5. Ant Man
4. Inside Out
3. The Walk
2. Me and Earl and the Dying Girl
1. Room

2014
10. The Hobbit
9. Alexander and the Terrible, No Good, Very Bad Day
8. The Theory of Everything
7. Joe
6. Big Hero 6
5. Boyhood
4. The Imitation Game
3. Big Eyes
2. Whiplash
1. St. Vincent

2013

10. The Heat

9. Mud

8. The Hobbit: Desolation of Smaug

7. Despicable Me 2

6. Gravity

5. Short Term 12

4. Nebraska

3. 12 Years a Slave

2. Philomena

1. The Kings of Summer

2012

10. Premium Rush

9. Moonrise Kingdom

8. The Amazing Spiderman

7. Looper

6. The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey

5. Argo

4. Frankenweenie

3. The Perks of Being a Wallflower

2. Sleepwalk With Me

1. Safety Not Guaranteed

Top 20 TV Shows I Watched in 2024

 BEST TV SHOWS OF 2024

Hello folks, friends and folksy friends,

It's that time of year again. Time to list the top 20 TV shows I watched this year. I know so many of you are waiting on pins and needles to find out what you should be watching. Perhaps you should try sitting in a normal seat and not one made of pins and needles. That's your first mistake. At any rate, here's your Honorable Mentions first:

- Nobody Wants This (Season 1) - Netflix
- Death and Other Details (Season 1) - Hulu
- True Detective: Night Country (Season 4) - DVD
- Abbott Elementary (Season 3) - Hulu
- No Good Deed (Season 1) - Netflix
- The Madness (Season 1) - Netflix
- The Perfect Couple (Season 1) - Netflix
- One Day (Season 1) - Netflix
- Candy (Season 1) - Hulu
- Boy Swallows Universe (Season 1) - Netflix

TOP 20

20. Mr. Bates vs. the Post Office (Season 1) - DVD
Looking for a light, low stakes, wholesome little show that will make you smile? Mr. Bates has all that you need and more. This was a nice diversion and a true story to boot! (Wholesome. Nothing offensive.)

19. Call the Midwife (Season 13) - Netflix
I've been watching this show for ten plus years now. It's a little out of the ordinary for me and kinda a "chick show." Nevertheless, it continues to put out hit after hit and season after season of gripping content. I hope it goes forever. It's also one of the more wholesome shows you'll ever watch. (Wholesome. Nothing offensive.)

18. Sunny (Season 1) - Apple TV
Apple puts out and produces the most consistent best quality TV shows out there. This will just be the first in many that are produced by Apple. I love Rashida Jones and she is on her A game in this one. There are a lot of laughs, but it is more of a drama than comedy. (It's got some bad language and violence.)

17. All Creatures Great and Small (Season 4) - DVD

So far, this list is dominated by PBS produced wholesome hits. This is the best of them. There's some undeniable chemistry in this cast and it's hard not to love the scenery. I loved the books and watching the old TV show with my dad as a kid, but this is better than both. (100% wholesome. Nothing offensive).

16. Eric (Season 1) - Netflix

Initially, I had mixed feelings on Eric. It's got Cumberbatch with a NY accent. He's actually decent, but the rest of the cast are even better. It's got a lot of palm sweaty moments. (Chalk full of bad language and I think some sex, but I can't remember?)

15. Penelope (Season 1) - Netflix

Sure, it's pretty much watching a girl camp by herself for 8 episodes. But it's much more. There's Mark Duplass directing and providing some depth and comedy. There's also an endearing and adorable performance by future superstar, Megan Scott. (A little swearing is all.)

14. Silo (Season 1) - Apple TV

Another Apple original that just bops so much. However, I have issues with this show. It's got "LOST-itis." It's very much like LOST. Every episode asks more questions than it answers. It's frustratingly cruel to the audience. It also is entirely underground and the dark motif gets old quick. It's also drama filled, character driven and one of the best well written show on TV. Season 2 is available now and likely will be on my year end list next year. (Some swearing. A little violence, but not much)

13. Man on the Inside (Season 1) - Netflix

Ted Danson is an American treasure. He's great in everything he does. This show is no different. He might play his most lovable character ever. It's also mildly funny and always entertaining. (Some swearing.)

12. Presumed Innocent (Season 1) - Netflix

Another imperfect show. I was entirely disappointed and unsatisfied after the ending. However, during the ride of the season, no show had me more hooked and captivated. (A lot of swearing, violence, sex.)

11. A.P. Bio (Season 1-3) - Netflix

Definitely in the running for the most I laughed at any one show all year. The most laughs per minute of any show by far. Glenn Howerton and Patton Oswalt are hilarious. But it's the kids that carry the show and bring comedy power. (Some mild swearing, no F bombs)

10. Dark Matter (Season 1) - Apple TV

Another well written, creative and experimental Apple show. My wife actually didn't love this one. It's 100% multi-verse. It can be confusing and frustrating to keep pace with what's going on. It's also quite a ride if you can hang on mentally. (A lot of swearing, sex, a little violence)

9. Bad Sisters (Season 2) - Apple TV
Let me be clear up front: this season is nowhere near as good as season 1. Season 1 was off the charts good and one of the best seasons of any shows if this decade. Season 2 is still very good, but takes a couple steps backward.  It ended perfectly, so I hope there's not a third season. (Swearing, violence)

8. Only Murderers in the Building (Season 3) - Hulu
By far, the funniest season of Only Murderers. The inclusion of so many funny people, especially Zach Galifianakis, was perfectly placed. The writing was crisp and hilarious. Steve Martin, Martin Short and Selena Gomez have a bright chemistry that is hard not to love. (Some swearing. A little violence.)

7. Reservation Dogs (Seasons 1-3) - Hulu 
It took about a season to really get into this show, but once we did, both my wife and I absolutely fell in love with these kids! They're funny and real and just so darned lovable. This show captures what it's like to grow up on a reservation. It's funny, heartfelt and sweet. I just loved it. (A lot of swearing.)

6. The Artful Dodger (Season 1) - Hulu
This underrated show is funny. It's clever, fast paced and bright. It's just a fun show that you can watch with your whole family, well anyone over 12. I hope it gets a second season. It's one of the best shows on TV. (Some mild violence)

5. Bad Monkey (Season 1) - Apple TV
This show is made "good" by one person: Vince Vaughn, and I'm not a huge Vince Vaughn guy. For me, this is funny as he's ever been. He's got that Chevy Chase "Fletch" sarcasm that is a blast. (A lot of swearing, violence, sex.)

4. Time Bandits (Season 1) - Apple TV
The best family TV show of the year is also the funniest show of the year. It may not have the laughs per minute as A.P. Bio, but the laughs are bigger! The show is so well written around Lisa Kudrow's personality and she really shines. The kid in the show keeps his own too, played by Kal-El Tuck. My son and I love laughing together and no show brought us more shared joy than Time Bandits. (Nothing offensive except some tame violence.)

3. The Patient (Season 1) - Hulu
This is essentially a two person play. Steve Carrell and Domhnall Gleeson show off their acting chops in a slow thriller that gave me chills on multiple occasions. (Swearing and violence)

2. Under the Bridge (Season 1) - Hulu 
I was submerged in this murder mystery from the first minute. There's a lot of people that love murder mysteries and I'm not really one of them. But this one got me and was one of the best I've ever seen. Based on a true-ish story. (Swearing, sex, violence.)

1. The Bear (Season 3) - Hulu
A transitionary season. A reflective season. A season to prepare you for the next season. The weakest season of the show is still the best show on TV today.  (So much swearing.)

My Top 10 Albums of 2024

 My Top Ten Albums of 2024

For anyone interested in music (particularly indie rock), here is my yearly list of top 10 favorite albums of the year. I've noticed that most of my top ten every year is filled by many of the same bands. My goal in 2025 is to listen to some new artists! (The list is followed by my top ten list from every year since 2009.)

2024

1. Blind Pilot - In the Shadow of the Holy Mountain
2. WHY? - The Well I Fell Into
3. The Decemberists - As it Ever Was, So Will it Be Again
4. Elbow - Audio Vertigo
5. Islands - What Occurs
6. Vampire Weekend - Only God Was Above Us
7. Eels - Eels Time!
8. The Avett Brothers - The Avett Brothers
9. Future Islands - People That Aren’t There Anymore
10. Foster the People - Paradise State of Mind

2023
1. Belle & Sebastian - Late Developers
2. Islands - And That’s Why Dolphins Lost Their Legs
3. The National - The First Two Pages of Frankenstein
4. Bombay Bicycle Club - My Big Day
5. Metric - Formentera II
6. Portugal. The Man. - Chris Black Changed My Life
7. We Are Scientists - Lobes
8. The Gaslight Anthem - History Books
9. Blondshell - Blondshell
10. Boygenius - The Record

2022
1. Shout Out Louds - House
2. Stars - From Capelton Hill
3. Arcade Fire - WE
4. Death Cab for Cutie - Asphalt Meadows
5. Metric - Formentera
6. Andrew Bird - Inside Problems
7. The Head and The Heart - Every Shade of Blue
8. Belle & Sabastian - A Bit of Previous
9. Band of Horses - Things Are Great
10. Tegan and Sara - Crybaby

2021
1. Islands - Islomania
2. Manchester Orchestra - The Million Masks of God
3. CHVRCHES - Screen Violence
4. The War On Drugs - I Don't Live Here Anymore
5. Twenty One Pilots - Scaled And Icy
6. The Killers - Pressure Machine
7. The Fratellis - Half Drunk Under A Full Moon
8. tUnE-yArDs - Sketchy
9. St. Vincent - Daddy's Home
10. The Black Keys - Delta Kream

2020
1. Future Islands - As Long As You Are
2. The Killers - Imploding the Mirage
3. Plants And Animals - The Jungle
4. Surfer Blood - Carefree Theater
5. Tennis - Swimmer
6. Bahamas - Sad Hunk
7. Wolf Parade - Thin Mind
8. Grouplove - The Healer
9. The Front Bottoms - In Sickness And In Flames
10. CocoRosie - Put The Shine On

2019
1. Andrew Bird - My Finest Work Yet
2. Metronomy - Metronomy Forever
3. The National - I Am Easy To Find
4. Vampire Weekend - Father of the Bride
5. Tegan & Sarah - Hey, I'm Just Like You
6. Generationals - Reader As Detective
7. The Head and the Heart - Living Mirage
8. Mumford and Sons - Delta
9. Silversun Pickups - Widow's Weeds
10. Two Door Cinema Club - False Alarm

2018
1. Matt & Kim - Almost Everyday
2. Chvurches - Love Is Dead
3. Death Cab for Cutie - Thank You For Today
4. Metric - Art of Doubt
5. Moon Taxi - Let The Record Play
6. The Decemberists - I'll Be Your Girl
7. Pale Waves - My Mind Makes Noises
8. The Rural Alberta Advantage - The Wild
9. Okkerville River - In The Rainbow Rain
10. Belle and Sabastian - How to Solve Our Human Problems

2017
1. Manchester Orchestra - A Black Mile to the Surface
2. Future Islands - The Far Field
3. Mew - Visuals
4. Alt-J - Relaxer
5. The Shins - Heartworms
6. Portugal. The Man - Woodstock
7. Foster the People - The Sacred Hearts Club
8. The National - Sleep Well Beasts
9. Shout Out Louds - Ease My Mind
10. Arcade Fire - Everything Now

2016
1. Radical Face - The Leaves
2. Cloud Cult - The Seeker
3. Islands - Taste
4. The Strumbellas - Hope
5. Tegan and Sara - Love You To Death
6. The Head And The Heart - Signs Of Light
7. The Avett Brothers - True Sadness
8. The Lumineers - Cleopatra
9. Frightened Rabbit - Painting of a Panic Attack
10. Empire of the Sun - Two Vines

2015
1. Mowgli's - Kids In Love
2. Twenty One Pilots - Blurry Face
3. Matt And Kim - New Glow
4. Metric - Pagans In Vegas
5. Death Cab For Cutie - Kintsugi
6. Belle And Sabastian - Girls In Peacetime Want To Dance
7. Walk Off The Earth - Sing It All Away
8. Mew - + -
9. Decemberists - What A Terrible World, What A Wonderful World
10. Chvurches - Every Open Eye

2014
1. Future Islands - Singles
2. Passenger - Whispers
3. Bishop Allen - Lights Out
4. Tokyo Police Club - Forcefield
5. The Rural Alberta Advantage - Mended With Gold
6. Bombay Bicycle Club - So Long, See You Tomorrow
7. Spoon - The Want My Soul
8. Foster the People - Supermodel
9. Broken Bells - After the Disco
10. Manchester Orchestra - Cope

2013
1. Vampire Weekend - Modern Vampires of the City
2. Radical Face - Family Tree: The Branches
3. Twenty One Pilots - Vessel
4. The National - Trouble Will Find Me
5. Arcade Fire - Reflektor
6. Shout Out Louds - Optica
7. Crystal Fighters - Cave Rave
8. The Sounds - Weekend
9. Tegan & Sara - Heartthrob
10. Little Green Cars - Absolute Zero

2012
1. Radical Face – The Family Tree: The Roots
2. Passion Pit - Gossamer
3. Mumford And Son – Babel
4. Miike Snow – Happy To You
5. Imagine Dragons – Night Visions
6. Two Door Cinema Club – Beacon
7. Metric – Sythetica
8. Dr. Dog – Be The Void
9. Of Monsters And Men – My Head Is An Animal
10. The Avett Brothers – The Carpenter


2011
1. Death Cab For Cutie – Codes And Keys
2. The Sounds – Something To Die For
3. Architecture In Helsinki – Moment Bends
4. Decemberists – The King Is Dead
5. The Strokes – Angles
6. The Head And The Heart – The Head And The Heart
7. Brett Dennen – Loverboy
8. Manchester Orchestra – Simple Math
9. I’m From Barcelona – Forever Today
10. The Rural Alberta Advantage – Departing

2010
1. The National – High Violet
2. Vampire Weekend – Contra
3. Shout Out Louds – Work
4. Mumford And Sons – Sigh No More
5. Mates Of State – Crushes
6. Dr. Dog – Shame Shame
7. Rogue Wave – Permalight
8. Arcade Fire – The Suburbs
9. Matt & Kim – Sidewalks
10. Tokyo Police Club – Champ

2009
1. The Sounds – Crossing The Rubicon
2. Passion Pit – Manners
3. Metric – Fantasies
4. Animal Collective – Merryweather Post Pavilion
5. Empire Of The Sun – Walking On A Dream
6. The Rural Alberta Advantage – Hometowns
7. Silversun Pickups – Swoon
8. We Were Promised Jetpacks – These Four Walls
9. Islands – Vapours
10. Mew – No More Stories Are Told…