Ten underrated albums you need to hear

I struggle with the right term. Is it underrated? Underappreciated? Under the radar?

Whatever the word or phrase should be, here are 10 albums released this year that deserve a listen — or a second listen — because they’re just too good to ignore.

It’s a good bet that some of these will make my top 10 or 20 best albums of the year.

Lou Barlow – Reason to Live