Favorite records of 2011 so far....

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2011 has really been a year of new music to me, mostly thankfully to this board. There have been countless records that I've discovered that aren't from 2011 based on your recomendations. As far as 2011 goes right now:

1. Middle Bro
2. Wilco
3. Circuital
4. Iron and Wine
5. Deer Tick

When 2011 started, MMj was the only band on this list I was listening to. Lucero and Black Keys both have albums due out this year, so this could change. 2012 will kick off with a new Dr. Dog album. Releases have been too good this year.

Delta Spirit will have a new album in 2012... and judging by your love of Middle Bro and Deer Tick, you should check them out if you haven't already.

I was late on the Middle Bro and gang train, but it all started with Delta Spirit. Saw them twice this year (once opening up for MMJ). They're my favorite of the three. However, the Middle Bro record is,IMO, flawless.

[e_wind]

Matt Vasquez's hair is too Flock of Seagulls for me.

(Now, what were we talking about?)

so this is only several months later, but true that. He was my man crush when he had long hair and was studly, and now he looks like he should sing for taking back sunday.