No idea how the votes will go on this one; I was going to give it to Portishead, but since I’ve already voted for them I think I’ll go with No Age.
Lots of greatness here, but Nick Cave always gets my vote.
Talking Hea- er, I mean Vampire Weekend. Clearly.
I voted for the Hold Steady. A strong album, and “Sequestered In Memphis” is a great song.
Yes! I really like that album, though I’m very mildly surprised it actually made the critics list. He often seems to slip just below the radar.
I’ll have to give these all a listen and then vote.
None if the above. My favorite albums from that year, any of such would appeal to the Pazz and Jop folks, include:
Chiwoniso, Rebel Woman
Stew and the Negro Problem, Passing Strange cast album
Bonnie Prince Billy, Lie Down in the Light
Plastilina Mosh, All U Need is Mosh