While M.I.A. puts the global into groove, our best of the year coverage highlights the political punk of Propagandhi, the geographical pop of Sufjan Stevens, LCD Soundsystem rocking the dance floor, Canadian hardcore heroes Cursed, Common's hip-hop confections, the collaborative spirit of Calexico and Iron & Wine, and the Congo chaos of Konono #1.
Pop & Rock - Top 20
Funk, Soul & Outernational Vibes - Top 10
Hip-Hop - Top 10
Electronic - Top 10
Punk - Top 10
Metal & Hardcore - Top 10
Experimental & Avant-Garde - Top 10
Folk, Country & Blues - Top 10
Film & DVD
Video Games
Comics
Pop & Rock - Top 20
Funk, Soul & Outernational Vibes - Top 10
Hip-Hop - Top 10
Electronic - Top 10
Punk - Top 10
Metal & Hardcore - Top 10
Experimental & Avant-Garde - Top 10
Folk, Country & Blues - Top 10
Film & DVD
Video Games
Comics