It’s that time of the year again when I countdown my favorite albums of the year. Starting December 5th I will post a new pick every day for twenty days.

This year I listen to well over 300 different albums and had to narrow my list down from about 60 standout albums.

Here are some of the last minute cuts that are still worthy of a mention.

U2 – Songs of Innocence

Bruce Springsteen – High Hopes

 The Verve Pipe – Overboard

Neon Trees – Pop Psychology

This Wild Life – Clouded

 Bleachers – Strange Desire