yes, its that time of year again. time to look back at all the wonderfull music that was created in that past year. i started making a list and soon found it was going to be a long one. ALOT of good music came out in ‘09! i find it hopefull after watching a rather disgusting 15 minutes of the american music awards. it was all about the dancers, their outfits, and who showed who up by doing something “controversial” anyways i was put in a much better mood after reviewing this list. please let me know if i missed any. im know i tend to forget some things from time to time.
1. Avett Brothers - I and Love and You [while i have sentimental issues with this album now, its just a fantastic album by a fantastic band. plain and simple. i love these guys.]
2. Patrick Watson - Wooden Arms [this album blew me away. he took it up a level with this one. cant wait to hear what they write next.]
3. Andrew Bird - Noble Beast [spent weeks in my cd player. not as strong as ‘armchair’ (in my opinion) but a great album none the less.
4. Bon Iver - Blood Bank [i am so thanksful to have found this guy this year. while ‘for emma’ was the album that pulled me in, this was a nice little teaser hold me over till the next album.
5. Ida Maria - Fortress Round My Heart [OH MY GOD! another blip.fm find. this album grows and grows and grows on you. though the rest of the guys in cuba would not agree:)]
6. Beruit - March of the Zapotec [thanks to christina for turning me on to these guys last year. i find myself going thru phases where all i want to hear is Beruit. another one that the boys in cuba would not agree with:)]
7. Passion Pit - Manners [came out of no where! LOVE this album. makes me want to throw a dance party. (i am still game people/lets do this!)
8. Fanfarlo - Reservoir [thanks to a newletter from sigur ros for this band! literally stayed in my cd player for 3 months]
9. Karen O and The Kids - Where The Wild Things Are [i love this one. it makes me feel young. i love what they did with all the kids choirs. good stuff.
10. Monsters of Folk - Monsters of Folk [come on you get this many great writers/players together its bound to be good!]
11. Regina Spektor - Far
12. St. Vincent - Actor
13. Wilco - Wilco
14. Noah & The Whale - The First Days of Spring
15. Animal Collective - Merriweather Post Pavilion
16. Grizzly Bear - Veckatimest
17. Doves - Kingdom of Rust
18. Bowerbirds - Upper Air
19 Yeah Yeah Yeahs - Its Blitz!
20. Flaming Lips - Embyonic
Honorable Mentions:
A Thieves Parade - Sirens
Christina Blust - Sudden Amaryllis
Cymbals Eat Guitars - Why There Are Mountains
Sufjan Stevens - The BQE
Jonsi & Alex - Riceboy Sleeps
Matt & Kim - Grand
Bear in Heaven (thanks craig!)
Neko Case - Middle Cyclone
Tegan & Sara - Sainthood
Them Crooked Vultures
Modest Mouse - No One is First and You’re Next
Dangermouse + Sparklehorse - Dark Soul of the Night
Like I Said there was ALOT of good music this year. And 2010 looks promising as well! Ive been listening to the new Vampire Weekend album all week…. Jonsi has a new one coming, Yeasayer, and BROKEN BELLS! happy new year!!
