Best CD I've heard so far 2011.........

As an example, I heard an interesting song at the end of last night's CSI NY that I want to track down. Beautiful.

A quick web search revealed that was "If I Fall Behind" by Bruce Springsteen.

I love Antony (with or without his Johnsons), btw. I know Richard does as well.

For Alt radio, try streaming KEXP (local to me, here in Seattle).

Agree with Richard Stacy. I have a really good source at a local record store that scouts records to my taste. I also find Q Magazine out of UK does extensive record reviews and I usually love their 4 and 5 star rated albums.
Personal taste is personal taste, but I have 40 new bands in heavy rotation on my iPod.

Bongofury, thanks for the heads up.

16 Horsepower "Yours Truly"

Wouldn't normally consider a "best of" or compilation for this list but gotta add this one. One of my all time favorite bands (thanks Marco....). Yours Truly is a 2 disc set, the first a list voted on by fans, a sort of fan favorite best of, and the second a collection of B sides and rarities. Overall it is a great introduction if you are new to 16HP and a nice add for long time fans. Highlights for me are the version of Bad Moon Rising, The Partisan, Alt version of Black Soul Choir + American Wheeze as well a remix of Clogger. Disc one include a great mix of classics with Splinters and Hutterite Mile making the list to my delight.

Highly recommended.

The new Feist CD called Metal is superb! Rich and varied.

Neal