Here's what I got:

1) NQ Arbuckle~ The Future Happens Anyway- Yes, it's that good.
2) Sturgill Simpson~ Metamodern Sounds- Sonic overdrive.
3) St. Paul & The Broken Bones~ Half The City- White boys drowning in un-ironic Soul.
4) Bare Jr.~ Undefeated- Still feel like he probably throws away better songs than others proudly release.
5) Jimbo Mathus~ Dark Night Of The Soul- You haven't heard this. I'm sorry.
6) Chuck Prophet~ Night Surfer- Mo' better.
7) Lucinda Williams~ Where The Spirit Meets The Bone- touted as "the best since...". Maybe not, but pretty good.
8) Eliza Gilkyson~ Nocturne Diaries- Gramma continuing a high standard.
9) John Hiatt~ Terms Of My Surrender- Best effort in a while.
10) Doug Paisley~ Strong Feelings- Solid work.
11) First Aid Kit~ Stay Gold- Almost too shiny.
12) Felice Brothers~ Favorite Waitress- Anything is an improvement over the last couple releases. This one's pretty good.

Good list. Things to check out. Thanks Toze

I do think the Lucinda is the best since.... been listening to it a lot. Thanks for the list, some things I've never heard of and will check out.

Despite your only listing 12 albums, I think I had more overlap (3 albums: Sturgill Simpson, Lucinda Williams, and Doug Paisley) with you than with anyone else. The Doug Paisley was my #1. I didn't really care for the St. Paul and the Broken Bones album but I bet they'd be great live and I'm surprised that I haven't seen it on other people's lists. I was expecting it to be more popular.