Tim's Top Ten of Twenty Twelve

Of all the music I bought in 2012, I bought exactly ten 2012 releases. So here is my 'Top 10' in order:

1) Dr. John - Locked Down (This is my album of the year)

2) Bob Dylan - Tempest

3) Dwight Yoakum - Three Pears (Best Country & Western/Roots Rock)

4) Calexico - Algiers

5) Kelly Hogan - I Like To Keep Myself In Pain

6) The Ace Records Blues Story - eponymous, various artists (Best label reissue and best R & B record.)

7) Pokey LaFarge & The South City Three - Live In Holland

8) St. Vincent - Stranger Mercy (Best alternative rock album reissue with a DVD) Original album released in 2011)

9) Sonny Landreth - Elemental Journey (Best instrumental)

10) The Alabama Shakes - Boys & Girls