Best of 2011

It's that time of the year. Well, almost. So here I am in a totally self-indulgent post as we reach the end of 2011 to summarize my favourite releases of the year and their stand out tracks. Call it a top 5 if you wish.

Laura Marling - A Creature I Don't Know

Known for: Sophia

Best song on the album: Night After Night. Great lyrics and haunting melody with just an acoustic guitar.

Rachael Yamagata - Chesapeake

Known for: Starlight, Even If I Don't

Best song on the album: Dealbreaker is a perfect closer but Stick Around is just pretty damn sexy.

Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds

Known for: The Death of You and Me, If I Had a Gun

Best song on the album: Torn between AKA... Broken Arrow and Stranded on the Wrong Beach. I'm gonna go with the first one.

Lisa Hannigan - Passenger

Known for: Knots

Best song on the album: Paper House. Fell in love with this song at first listen. And it's still my favourite on the album.

The Civil Wars - Barton Hollow

Known for: Barton Hollow, Poison and Wine

Best song on the album: I've Got This Friend. Beautiful harmony.

What are your favourite albums of the year? Add a comment below ;)