Father John Misty: "This Is Sally Hatchet"

This one will probably be noted - at least at first - for it's hyperviolent, Tarantino-esque visuals. Do yourself a favor: switch browser tabs and listen to this without the distraction of the cinematic music video. J. Tillman's got a good thing going with his rootsy, progressive Americana that often borders on a kind of cross between epic 70's country-rock and, say, ELP. The mounting guitar/strings crescendo that peaks around the three-minute mark and just keeps going is pure class.