Most unfortunate series name, whoever dreamt this up is thinking along the same lines as those who think the appropriate response to domestic terrorism is to mail them dildos...
Moose,
You're right, been a lot of topsy turvy this year, good for the sport to see some new/unpredictable winners. The Leafs are way better but still have a ways to go.
I took the $ my mum sent me and a coupon down to Music Millennium and bought myself the 5 Royales Soul & Swagger (5CD box 'n book), only to find out there's the more completer Definitive on 3 dbl CD sets, but I think I'm good.
Glad to see JD at the top of your list, I've been generally surprised and disappointed by how little love it's gotten in the year end lists. Albums I enjoyed but haven't gotten around to buying yet - Willie & the Wheel and Derek Bailey's Ballads.