Best CD I've heard so far 2011.........

Hbarrel....I'm sure many of the forum members here feel the same way about James Blake (not Jeff...Jeff Blake was a QB from ECU who went on to be an NFL bust although showed potential here and there....!). Dubstep, UK Garage, Grime... whatever it is, it's music thats hard to classify and it certainly is unlike most of what is written about on this forum. I try to recommend things that are a little different than the typical audiophile album. I enjoy discovering new artists/music and figured others on here do as well. I also realize that, as you wrote, one mans great is another mans terrible! I'm glad you gave it a go and at least you have a shiny new coaster! I love that album and think he is brilliant. I've since gotten every EP/single he has released.

Cass McCombs - Wit's End...I might already have my song of the year picked with this one.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fIkaPvbhuC4&fmt=22

Ra Ra Riot - The Orchard. Combo of Andrew Bird and Vamoire Weekend. Can't get their songs out of my head. These guys can write, sing and play. Heard them live on Mountain Stage.

Neal

Drive By Truckers.

I've got to add one more that Richard_Stacy introduced me to, but hasn't mentioned yet. Especially in the light of the OP's initial mention of Sarah Jarosz....here's another young, original breath of fresh air: Sarah Jaffe. I've been listening to her 2010 release, Suburban Nature, and have her 2011 release on the way. Here's a great sense of what she's about that actually has excellent sound!