In celebration of all the great things released so far this year, I couldn't help but make my own mix to listen on repeat. I even got so nerdy as to create cd-sized cover art with a tracklisting for my Favorites of the First Half of 2010 (download the 5MB printable PDF). 

Fav Albums (in no particular order):
Allo Darlin - “My Heart Is A Drummer” from the album Allo Darlin
Antarctica Takes It! - “Try Try Try” from the album Constellations
The Drums - “Let's Go Surfing” from the album The Drums
Los Campesinos! - “Romance Is Boring” from the album Romance Is Boring
Math & Physics Club - “We're So DIY!” from the album I Shouldn't Look As Good As I Do
Nana Grizol - “Cynicism” from the album Ruth
People Eating People - “Rain, Rain” from the album People Eating People
Quasi - “Everything & Nothing At All” from the album American Gong
Standard Fare - “Fifteen” from the album The Noyelle Beat

Fav Retrospective:
Carissa's Wierd - “Ignorant Piece Of Shit” from the album They'll Only Miss You When You Leave: Songs 1996-2003

Fav 7":
Gold-Bears - “Tally”

Fav Cover Song:
Cats On Fire - “Your Woman” from the album Dealing In Antiques

I am sure I forgot something... what songs and/or albums are your favorites of the year so far? Anything in particular you're looking forward hearing that's set for release later this year? {Thermals, Thermals, Thermals}