My top ten of the year, from Courtney Devores' site

Daniel Coston, photographer/author

Of McCartney’s "New" he says, "If this record had been made by an unknown 25-year-old for New York City, this album would have made everyone’s top ten list."

Jason Isbell "Southeastern"

Reeve Coobs "What Love Is All About"

NC Love Army "We Are Not For Sale"

Temperance League "Rock n’ Roll Dreams"

Beach Fossils "Clash the Truth"

Deer Tick "Negativity"

Chris Stamey "Lovesick Blues"

Paul McCartney "New"

Josh Ritter "The Beast in Its Tracks"

David Bowie "The Next Day"