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"Abducted," by Cults, tops the list of Bob Boilen's favorite songs of 2011.

Read Bob Boilen's Favorite Songs Of The Year

December 28, 2011 – Listen to Bob Boilen's favorite songs of the year, from Cults to Caveman and Milagres to M83.

Diamond Mine by King Creosote & Jon Hopkins, Bob Boilen's pick for the album of the year.

Read Bob Boilen's 11 Favorite Albums Of 2011

December 7, 2011 – For a year overflowing with wonderful records, a list that refuses to be trimmed down to 10 picks.

Wye Oak's Civilian, known now and forever as Stephen Thompson's third favorite record of 2011.

Watch Stephen Thompson's 10 Favorite Albums Of 2011

December 7, 2011 – A list of albums showcasing the stormy elegance, big ideas and transporting melodies of 2011.

King Creosote and Jon Hopkins perform a Tiny Desk Concert on July 15, 2011 at the NPR Music offices.

Watch King Creosote And Jon Hopkins: Tiny Desk Concert

September 4, 2011 – Diamond Mine's unassuming creators lose little of their charm and mystique in the NPR Music office.

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25 Favorites: From King Creosote To Wye Oak

June 14, 2011 – The list of our 25 favorite albums of the year (so far) includes tUnE-yArDs and more artists K-Z.

Jon Hopkins (left) and King Creosote collaborate on the new album Diamond Mine, out May 24.

Read First Listen: King Creosote And Jon Hopkins, 'Diamond Mine'

May 15, 2011 – A Scottish singer-songwriter and an English dance-music maven join forces. Hear their new album.

Listen Billy Bragg, Janis Ian, José González

January 11, 2006 – Reissued work from Billy Bragg; New music from folk singer Janis Ian; Country morphs into jazz w...

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