The Sadies -
Darker Circles (2010)
This album is by far the best alternative country record of the year. It was everything I wanted Deer Tick's
Black Dirt Sessions (2010) to be. It's got a nice balance between the twang of country and the overdriven chords playing out as subtle solos play in the background. I really wish the Canadian country scene was a little more popular, because there really are some great acts from there, Corb Lund, Elliott BROOD, The Sadies, Old Man Luke, Buck 65 (he did a country album), The Interpestuals, etc.