24th Street Blues (Bohemian Neglect Records). Review by Bob Pomeroy.

There are many two-genre combos that will fit on Blitzen Trapper like a tailored suit, but my current favorite is “country psychedelia”.

Sounds Like Music (Omnivore Recordings ). Review by James Mann.

Behind the Shade (Leopard Lady Records). Review by Bob Pomeroy.

Kicked Out Of Eden (Saustex Media). Review by James Mann.

Street Songs of Love (Concord Records). Review by James Mann.

A Tribute to Doug Sahm (Vanguard Records). Review by Tim Wardyn.

High Swan Dive (Self Released). Review by Aaron Shaul.

A Question of Temperature (Yep Roc). Review by Sean Slone.

Blood of the Ram (Eleven Thirty). Review by Sean Slone.

Amy Farris,Anyway,Yep Roc,Sean Slone

Anyway (Yep Roc). Review by Sean Slone.

Sweetwater (Yep Roc). Review by Sean Slone.

Tres Chicas,Sweetwater,Yep Roc,Sean Slone

What It Sounds Like (Vol. 1) (Dualtone). Review by James Mann.

Woodshedding (Parasol). Review by Stein Haukland.

Various Artists (Bloodshot). Review by James Mann.

Hooray For the Moon (New West). Review by Stein Haukland.

With the year drawing to a close, we thought it’d be appropriate for our staff to tell you what they thought the best stuff all year was. Features Editor James Mann kicks off with his choices for the Top 19 Albums of 2001.

Every year, Sean Slone makes a mix CD that sums up the year in music. Here’s a look at the 19 tracks that make up this year’s mix.