it is what it is. So sorry that an averaging of multiple people's opinions doesn't match your own.
There's no need to criticize what other folks considered their favorite music of the year. As it is, this is a nice cross-section of just what it is, other than UW, that dirties enjoy listening to and kudos to Matt for tallying!
The fact that "breaking & Entering" is up there certainly has to do with the hyper-exposure of that soundtrack around these parts. But it also is in the minds of many a lovely album. So quit yer whinin' and banishin', please. What's the world without surprises?
holden
p.s. and before this launches into the usual, "we're just discussing/debating" and "everyone's entitled to opinions" endless argument, let me repeat that this poll is what it is. These were voted on, and shouldn't be changed, regardless of if i feel slighted that my tops didn't rank high or get on.