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December 14th, 2009 by Phantasmo Phantasmo Top 11 Albums of 2009
Trashcan Sinatras “In The Music” – Anyone who knows me will know why this is my favorite album of the year, and possibly of all time. It’s a crime that this hasn’t been released domestically yet. My favorite band EVER. Portugal. The Man “The Satanic Satanist” – Proud to see some local boys make it big in the global scene. Silversun Pickups “Swoon” – If I’m not playing this, my wife is. My second-most listened to album of the year. The Hours “See The Light” – An underrated UK band akin to Doves…and that’s not a bad thing (see further down this list!) The Prodigy “Invaders Must Die” – After the mediocre “Always Outnumbered, Never Outgunned”, Liam Howlett returns with an album of classic, banging Prodigy tracks. This album takes me back to my days of working at Mammoth Music in the summer of ‘95 and cranking “The Fat of the Land.” Neko Case “Middle Cyclone” – An incredible album, and easily the best album artwork of the year. Dredg “The Parrot, The Pariah, The Delusion” – I didn’t think Dredg could ever top the beauty of “Catch Without Arms” which made my Top 11 several years ago, but luckily they proved me wrong. Doves “Kingdom of Rust” – A band that is sadly still on my concert ‘bucket list’, Doves never disappoint. Brookville “Broken Lights” – I had never heard of this band until they opened up for Trashcan Sinatras this past summer. They blew me away and this is the perfect melancholy album to enjoy with a bottle of wine. Baroness “Blue Record” – Heavy. Heavy. Heavy. National Skyline “Bliss & Death” – A digital-only release from one of the best unknown bands of all time. Honorable Mentions:
30 Seconds to Mars “This Is War” |
