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

Speak for yourself, Marco.

I wear my oversize Todd Rundgren, Billy Gibbons, and Richard Thompson amulets rather smartly, I'd say.

It is possible, however, that this paricular issue has been fully digested (so to speak) and that the associated debate has (mercifully) run its course.

anyone hear the new Girls?

Keith the new Girls album is fantastic. Glad you mentioned it in this thread because it belongs for sure. It's got it all...great rock songs (Die), Lennon-esque emotional ballads (My Ma), blistering power ballads (Vomit)....it's a must have.

My best of 2011 so far-
Israel Nash Gripka - Barn Doors And Concrete Floors. An awesome follow up to 2009's New York Town

Also enjoying from this year-
The Deep Dark Woods - The Place I Left Behind
The Sand Band -All Through The Night

Tatw....thanks for posting those. Never heard of any of them but loved the samples I found, particularly The Deep Dark Woods. Pure and timeless music. Thanks!!