Inspired by Valerie, here’s my year in music. As you can see, the Mountain Goats have completely dominated my chart. They deserve all the plays they got. In other news: my annual chart features two great bands I’d never listened to before 2011: the New Pornographers and Lambchop! in addition, I grew to love some bands even more in 2011: Superchunk! the Hold Steady! Ted Leo! Bonnie Prince Billy! And all the rest are good too, but have maintained an expected position in my top 20. Especially the Mountain Goats.