Yeah, distraction is needed for the drunk folks(like me) among us. I will keep it light and simple. Just list the albums you have clinged to this year so far. My picks:
1. Come on! Feel the Illinois-
Sufjan Stevens
2. The mysterious production of eggs-
Andrew Bird
3. Man in a blue turban with a face-
Man Man
4. Picaresque-
The Decemberists
5. The Woods-
Sleater-Kinney
6. Set yourself on fire-
The Stars
7. lonely people of the world unite!-
Devin Davis
8. Gimme Fiction-
Spoon
9. American whip-
Joy Zipper
10. More deep cuts-
Thee more shallows
I could add 20 more but, again light and fun....:)