In response to Pernell, here are ten songs that I listened to a lot in 2010 (not necessarily released in 2010).

Deep Dark Woods, “Charlie’s (is coming down)” from CBC Radio 2’s Great Canadian Song Quest

Fleet Foxes, “Your Protector,” from Fleet Foxes

Great Lake Swimmers, “Palmistry,” from Lost Channels

Joel Plaskett, “Deny Deny Deny,” from Three

M. Ward, “Jailbird,” from Hold Time

Ray Lamontagne, “Like Rock & Roll and Radio,” from God Willin’ and the Creek Don’t Rise

Ron Sexsmith, “Seem to Recall,” from Whereabouts

Rufus Wainwright, “True Loves,” from All Days are Nights: Songs for Lulu

The Swell Season, “Low Rising,” from Strict Joy

Sandra McCraken, “Halfway,” from Under Lights and Stars