Well since you asked while looking at what I listened to but didn't make the list, I've promoted a couple to my top list...
Bartees Strange - Farm To Table - initially wasn't making the cut as it sort of peters out towards the end but it does have a really strong beginning with "Heavy Heart" so it's a keeper
The Linda Lindas - Growing Up - Too fun not to include.
Pixy Jones (ex-El Goodo) - Bits and Bobs -
Stuff that didn't make the cut which got a couple listens but didn't really stick with me
The Beths, Soccer Mommy, Suede, Tanika Charles, Horsegirl, Pixies, Suede, Working Men's Club, Beyonce.
Brendan Benson's album is good just not one of his best, will likely revisit in a couple years.
Would say that was intrigued by Ibibio Sound Machine working with Hot Chip but this one fell flat with me.