http://www.music-critic.ca/wp/?p=91
I know -10 points for self promotion. But its a local (calgary) music site trying to get regain some readers.
Still, my favorites of the year.
Franz Ferdinand - You could have it so much better
Bloc Party - Silent Alarm
The Go!Team - Thunder Strike Lightning
Despistado - The people and of thier verses
Kanye West - Late Registration
Death From above 1979 - Romance Bloody Romance
City and Color - Sometimes