Just copped Mike Menert of Pretty Lights' solo release which is available for free at prettylightsmusic.com.
Havent given it a listen yet but it should be phenomenal.
Eminem - Recovery is turning out to be sooo sooo much better than I thought it would be!
I would agree with your observation to a large extent though not fully.I'm stoked for quite a few albums this year.There is also a "Them Crooked Vultures" album in the works.