I haven't bought enough CDs this year for a very comprehensive list, but....
Burning Brides -- Excellent
TV on the Radio -- Very Good
Mountain Goats -- Very Good
Icarus Line -- Very Good
Franz Ferdinand -- Very Good
I was kind of disappointed in Sonic Nurse. It sounds like Murray Street outtakes. It's Murray Street without the grab. Perhaps it will grow on me.
I haven't heard the new Wilco, !!!, or Von Bondies yet.
I'm looking forward to the new Q And Not U.