Two of what are certainly going to be among the very best albums this year are still to come: Wolf Parade 'Apologies to the Queen Mary' and Animal Collective 'Feels.'
I also like the Stephen Malkmus a lot, Sufjan Stevens's album is...
I've read that not only do some people die of overhydration during races, far more people are handicapped by the effects of overhydration than by dehydration and heat stroke in the typical road race.
I saw this band live, opening for M. Ward. They were really, really good.
I don't know why I've waited to get an album or two of theirs, but I think I will now.