I rule. I got all but one of my first predictions right, and still two of my speculations. Without going into what should have place higher and what shouldn't have, I was disappointed that the following were not on the list:

Architecture in Helsinki - In Case We Die
Be Your Own Pet - Be Your Own Pet
of Montreal - Satanic Panic in the Attic
Menomena - I Am The Fun Blame Monster (and I wouldn't have been sad to see Friend and Foe)
Iron & Wine - The Shepherd's Dog
Pinback - Summer in Abaddon
The Strokes - Room on Fire
Beirut - The Flying Club Cup or Gulag Orkestar were both equally worthy

But whatever. It makes me look forward to having my own list done.