Really? I know we love our lists here and NOBODY has started one for this yet?
Ok I'm tied for my favorite this year...
Malibu Ken - s/t
Slipknot - We Are Not Your Kind
Both of these albums push the boundaries, I haven't heard much Tobacco, but I'm a huge Aesop Rock fan. This album is just as good as the outstanding Bazooka Tooth, I really hope these guys do another album together. As far as the 'knot, I only like about half of All Hope Is Gone and nothing on The Grey Chapter resonated with me at all. But this new one they knocked it out of the park, adventurous and they sound like a band reinvegorated! (Also helps I got to see them this summer for the first time in 15 years, in the best seat in the house)
Runners up are...
Rammstein - untitled
Tool - Fear Inoculum
I love both of these albums, not weak song on them, but IMO they both just play it TOO safe.
Honorable Mention...
Ghost - Seven Inches of Satanic Panic
Just a fun little EP, I love the retro feel of the songs and it was great to see Papa back in the video for Kiss the Go-Goat.
What's your favorites???