This was one of those albums that probably appeared on almost every critic's list. It's a good album. It's one of those albums I find myself liking the more I listen to it. I think this is one of those albums that get such a build up that it's almost impossible to be disappointed in it at first listen. But listen to it without thinking of how "great" it's supposed to be.
2. Bettye LaVette "Scene of the Crime"
This is one of my favorites from the last year. Produced by Patterson Hood of the Drive By Truckers and using most of his band as the backing band, along with studio greats like Spooner Oldham, this is an album that will be regarded as a classic. This woman is one of the greatest singers out there. I thought her previous album was good, but she just keeps getting better.
3. Jason Isbell "Sirens of the Ditch"
Speaking of the Drive by Truckers. Jason was a former member of the group and contibuted some of its best material in my opinion. Saying that I was somewhat disappointed with this album. It didn't quite measure up to his best Trucker songs, but I think it needs a few more listens to get a good sample of it.
4. Kings of Leon "Because of the Times"
A great rocker from this Southern group. Not much more to be said about this one.
5. Lucinda Williams "West"
One of the best out there today. This album continues her string of great albums. Some of the material on here deals with her Mother's death and funeral, hitting close to home for me this year with the death of my Dad.
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