my top 15 favorite albums of 2009

so it's that time of year again...time to take a look back at the albums I've listened to and enjoyed the most in 2009.

I have to say, I used to spend a lot more time and thought into this process but I just don't have the time anymore. No blurbs this year either, just a straight up list of my picks. I've probably forgotten about/am missing a lot of great albums from this year, but oh well.

And remember these are my PERSONAL favorites, and most listened to albums from this year...doesn't mean the critics will agree.

Enjoy!

COMING SOON:  favorite albums of the last decade, 2000-2010.  

#15: Pete Yorn/Scarlett Johansson - The Break Up

#14: Wilco - Wilco  (they got really creative this year)



#13: The Maccabees - Wall of Arms

#12: The Decemberists - Hazards of Love


#11: White Rabbits - It's Frightening





#10: Lily Allen - It's Not Me, It's You

#9: Yo La Tengo - Popular Songs

also, one of my favorite album covers of 2009

#8: Royksopp - Junior

#7: The xx - xx

#5: Animal Collective -
Merriweather Post Pavilion

#4: Andrew Bird - Noble Beast

#3: Phoenix - Wolfgang Amadeus Phoenix

#2: Grizzly Bear - Vecktamist

#1: Fanfarlo - Reservoir 

tada! Like I said, not everyone is going to agree
with this list by any means,but isn't music
subjective anyways?
Overall I give the year a 7.5 in music.

Looking forward to new music from the following bands in 2010: 

Midlake

Vampire Weekend

The National

Arcade Fire 

She & Him

Yeasayer

Frightened Rabbit

Spoon

Laura Marling

looks like it might be a good year. I'd love to hear your
thoughts/comments/arguments/about my list, so please feel free.