Okay, Laakso didn't officially make my top 10 list or even the honorable mention list, but that's not because it didn't deserve it. It's a serious oversight on my part and I apologize. I only just started to appreciate the album "My gods" in the last few weeks, so I've been hesitant about praising it too much before I've given it enough time to sink in. I don't trust that new-album euphoria when it comes to my year-end list. At first it was just the singles that got my attention, but the more I delve into the album, the more I like about it. The music is extrememly catchy and the lyrics are quite witty in their self-depreciation. I discover a clever new line almost every time I listen. And those screeching falsetto backing vocals! More than a novelty, I swear.