Albums |
| 1 | Jean Grae, Jeanius Blacksmith | Points: 23 |
| 2 | The Drive-By Truckers, Brighter Than Creation's Dark Soul Dump | Points: 22 |
| 3 | Jay Reatard, Matador Singles '08 Matador | Points: 20 |
| 4 | Sir Victor Uwaifo, Guitar Boy Superstar 1970-1976 Soundway | Points: 5 |
| 5 | Charlie Pickett, Bar Band Americanus: The Best of Charlie Pickett And... Bloodshot | Points: 5 |
| 6 | Steinski, What Does It All Mean? 1983-2006 Retrospective Illegal Art | Points: 5 |
| 7 | Taj Mahal, Maestro Heads Up | Points: 5 |
| 8 | Raphael Saadiq, The Way I See It Columbia | Points: 5 |
| 9 | Be Your Own Pet, Get Awkward XL | Points: 5 |
| 10 | Jean Grae and Blue Sky Black Death, Evil Jeanius Babygrande | Points: 5 |
Singles |
| 1 | Jean Grae, "Don't Rush Me" Blacksmith |
| 2 | The Drive-By Truckers, "Self-Destructive Zones" New West |
| 3 | Jay Reatard, "Screaming Hand" Matador |
| 4 | Dan le Sac vs. Scroobius Pip, "Thou Shalt Always Kill" Strange Famous |
| 5 | Taj Mahal, "Strong Man Holler" Heads Up |
| 6 | James McMurtry, "Cheney's Toy" Lightning Rod |
| 7 | Roots, "I Will Not Apologize" Def Jam |
| 8 | Be Your Own Pet, "Becky" XL |
| 9 | B.B. King, "See That My Grave Is Kept Clean" DGC |
| 10 | Raphael Saadiq, "100 Yard Dash" Columbia |