Top Albums 2012 (so far) Part 2+Featured Songs

Below are my top albums of 2012....so far. Part 2

11. Grimes-Visions
Vancouver by way of Montreal bedroom artist makes pure pop bliss. Maybe my favourite album of the year.
Listen:
Grimes-Oblivion

12. Jack White- Blunderbuss
No other words....Jack White is a genius
Listen:
Jack White-Sixteen Saltines

13. Japandroids- Celebration Rock
Garage rock mixed with Springsteen...a harder edged Hold Steady.
Listen:
Japandroids-The Nights of Wine and Roses

14. Killer Mike- R.A.P. Music
Old school hip hop with a social conscious
Listen:
Killer Mike- Reagan

15. Memoryhouse- The Slideshow Effect
Dissed by the mainstream music press...but I still love them. Canada's answer to Beach House?
Listen:
Memoryhouse-The Kids Were Wrong

16. Public Image Ltd.- This is PiL
Johnny Lydon never sounded better and they get along just fine without guitarist Jah Wobble.
Watch:
Public Image Ltd.- One Drop

17. Saint Etienne- Words and Music by Saint Etienne
British dance kings come back with solid album
Listen:
Saint Etienne-Tonight

18. Spiritualized- Sweet Heart Sweet Light
Lead singer Jason Pierce may have almost died twice but his music is full of life
Listen:
Spiritualized-Hey Jane

19. Trailer Trash Tracys- Ester
Great debut from Scottish post punk/shoegaze band.
Listen:
Trailer Trash Tracys-Candy Girl

20. The Walkmen- Heaven 
Maybe the most beautiful album of the year.
Listen:
The Walkmen-Heaven