Best albums of 2012

In previous years I've occasionally had a tough time coming up with my annual list of favorite albums. This year was different...I had some obvious slam-dunk favorites.

1. BUTTERFLY BOUCHER: Butterfly Boucher

I've been a Butterfly fan for many years, but her new album totally captivated me, and has been in non-stop rotation since I bought it back in September. I'm swooning...

2. MICHAEL MONROE: Sensory Overdrive
Thanks to my cousin Micke in Helsinki for sending me this album by Finnish rock legend Michael Monroe. Totally inspiring and positive lyrics with mind-blowingly fun and rocking arrangements. Try not to go 100MPH while listening to this one in the car.

3. BRENDAN BENSON: What Kind of World
4. RICK SPRINGFIELD: Songs For The End of the World
5. MARVIN ETZIONI: Marvin Country
6. FOO FIGHTERS: Wasting Light
7. MISSY HIGGINS: The Ol' Razzle Dazzle
8. ARTO JÄRVELÄ: Plays Fiddle Vol. 3 - On The Coast
9. BEKI HEMINGWAY: I Have Big Plans For The World
10. JULIANA HATFIELD: Juliana Hatfield (covers)