In compiling an annual list of the year's best recordings, an odd statistic emerged. Without realizing it, every entry came from the first eight months of the year. Usually, best-of lists can't help but favor more recent releases. If for no reason, such music is fresher in everyone's minds.
While a few autumn items caught the ear (including albums by Ryan Adams, Kings of Leon and Chrissie Hynde's ageless Pretenders), all of these Top 10 picks were released by early August. Nine came out by the end of June.
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