The songs that almost, but not quite, changed my life (this year).

I’m not a “top tenner” or “albums of the year” type of person, but
since this is my first year running this site, I thought, what the
hell.  This year I’ve had the great fortune of coming across
newmusic from a wide array of artists I would probably not have
encountered at my local record shop (because I spend more time
searching online these days).  Consider this a “Best of” episode
of 4F.   Many of these tunes were sent to me by labels and artists
that wanted extra exposure, while others I found using my trusty old
Mp3 Aggregator.  Enjoy and good tidings this holiday season!

GBV : Gonna Never Have to Die
Joanna Newsom :  Sprout & the Bean
Antibalas : Hypocrite
Arkham : 30 hours
Single Frame : The Slip
Astrojet: Beautiful Life
Jason Lowenstein: Done No Crimes
Mugison : 2 Birds
Damien Jurado : Texas to Ohio
The Impossible Shapes : The Perfect Timing

el Archer : think slow
At Dusk : We Could Do Anything
The Occasion : A Dulcimer’s Fancy
The Walkmen : The Rat