1 BON IVER
For Emma, Forever Ago (Jagjaguwar/Sonic Unyon)
Hauntingly perfect.
2 BLACK MOUNTAIN
In The Future (Jagjaguwar)
A welcome infusion of heavy riffs and psychedelia into my life.
3 MGMT
Oracular Spectacular (Red Ink/Columbia)
Fun songs that let you pretend you’re still 21.
4 FLEET FOXES
(Sub Pop/Outside)
Mellow goodness to daydream to or ride the streetcar with.
5 THE WEEK THAT WAS
(Memphis Industries)
Ambitious tunes built around a drummer’s vision.
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