It was actually a pretty satisfying year for music. Classic artists returned with a vengeance in 2011, delivering some of the most diverse and memorable collections of their careers.
In addition to worthwhile efforts from The Cars, Red Hot Chili Peppers, R.E.M. (their last as it would turn out) and Social Distortion, five "old friends" delivered highly enjoyable albums that, as luck would have it, ended up being the best of the year. You'll find them, in order, below. Seek each one out, I think you'll be pleasantly surprised.
1. How To Become Clairvoyant Robbie Robertson
2. So Beautiful of So What Paul Simon
3. In Dreams Stevie Nicks
4. Dirty Jeans and Mudslide Hymns John Hiatt
5. A Treasure Neil Young International Harvesters
Merry Christmas!
12/28: Top Five Blu-rays of 2011
12/30: Top Five Films of 2011
