John Mayer – Battle Studies
We’ll get the obvious out of the way. Yes, I am a huge John Mayer fan, so yes, I really like this album. Mikey declared quite early (like a few days after it came out) that it’s the best John Mayer album to date. It’s excellent.

Phoenix – Wolfgang Amadeus Phoenix
Quite possibly the album of the year. While you can listen to the tracks standalone, the album is best when listened to from beginning to end (in my opinion). Hat tip: Eli.

Mayer Hawthorne – A Strange Arrangement
A throwback album that’s soulful, for real. I don’t usually listen to this kind of music, but after hearing one track, I was curious. The album did not disappoint. Hat tip: Doaner.

Discovery – LP
A fun electronica/pop album.

Owl City – Ocean Eyes
Another fun electronica/pop album, but a little heavier on the pop side. Fav tracks: Hello Seattle, The Saltwater Room, Fireflies. Hat tip: David.

Mr. Hudson – Straight No Chaser
Was really excited for this album when I heard the first few tracks online. Unfortunately, those first few tracks are probably the best on the album. Fav tracks: Supernova, There Will Be Tears, Everything is Broken.

Taylor Swift – Fearless (Platinum Edition)
Yup, even the bonus tracks are good.

Colbie Caillat – Breakthrough
Although I prefer her first album, this sophomore effort still has some good tracks.

Norah Jones – The Fall
A change in direction in her music nets some good results.

Some solid singles:

Matt Nathanson – Come On Get Higher
Mat Kearney – All I Have
Gary Go – Just Dance
Passion Pit – Little Secrets
Passion Pit – Moth’s Wings
The Temper Trap – Sweet Disposition

I’ve only heard two songs from the upcoming Mr. Hudson album, but so far, I’m definitely digging it.

Rivers Cuomo – Alone: The Home Recordings of Rivers Cuomo
I particularly like Lover in the Snow. A pretty catchy song.

Vampire Weekend – Vampire Weekend
I found out about these guys through John Mayer’s tour manager. Well, I found out through his blog, not through him directly, but you know what I mean. I am shamefully addicted to the song Oxford Comma.

Brooke Fraser – Albertine
Shadowfeet is just one of many good songs on her album. Thank you, David and Eli.

Eisley – Combinations
A sophomore effort that was actually good!

David Crowder Band – Remedy
Not my favorite of theirs, but overall, a pretty good album.

Colbie Caillat – Coco
Not sure why I like this album so much. Maybe it’s because all of her songs sound the same. Haha.

Luna Halo – Luna Halo
Solid album from beginning to end.

Daphne Loves Derby – Good Night, Witness Light
A good mix of full-band and acoustic stuff.

Some nice singles:

Alicia Keys – Lesson Learned
Her best song off her latest, in my humble opinion.

CRS – Us Placers
Looking forward to more of this.

Maroon 5 – Makes Me Wonder
The other songs are okay.

Jack’s Mannequin – Bruised (Acoustic)
Waiting for the Something Corporate comeback.

Anberlin – Adelaide
I’ve never met a girl named Adelaide, but the name works pretty well in this song.

Lifehouse – First Time
These guys are always good for at least one song per album.

Mandy Moore – Extraordinary
The only song I listen to off her new one.