Various music publications are starting to release lists of their favourite albums of the year - and their are some obvious contenders for the top spot.
But one album that no one seemed to think would be worthy of No. 1 is U2's Songs of Innocence, an album gifted to
iPhone users that caused a storm of controversy when it was given away for free.
Apple was forced to release a tool that made it possible for iPhone users to delete the album in one step, and Bono issued an apology for the forced download.
That hasn't stopped Rolling Stone magazine naming it album of the year.
It's not the only controversial inclusion on the music mag's list, with The Black Keys' mellow effort Turn Blue hitting the No. 3 spot, and the Foo Fighters' timid Sonic Highways taking out No. 12.
