I think I for got to mention Palma Violets - 180 as one of my favourites of the past year.
Here are some lists from the radio station I listen to when driving around over here.
Albums:
http://www.xfm.co.uk/x-lists/best-20...t-albums-2013/
Songs:
http://www.xfm.co.uk/x-lists/best-20...t-tracks-2013/
Sorry they are presented as a gallery. I hate that style of presenting things, Oh well.