Topic: Top Albums of 2009: Part I (Read 187455 times)

Avec · « **Reply #50 on:** 20 Apr 2009, 15:02 »

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Satanic_Satanist

OMG OMG OMG.

skydivingninja · « **Reply #51 on:** 20 Apr 2009, 19:30 »

Quote from: Be My Head on 20 Apr 2009, 13:45

I heard Porcupine Tree are going to pull a Dan Swano and make the entire album one single track.

Well, thats supposed to be the FIRST disc.

Gridgm · « **Reply #52 on:** 21 Apr 2009, 04:51 »

Quote from: Be My Head on 20 Apr 2009, 13:45

I heard Porcupine Tree are going to pull a Dan Swano and make the entire album one single track.

Oh yeah and....

NEW FLAMING LIPS WHY THE HELL AREN'T YOU TROGLODYTES MORE EXCITED??!?!

well christmas on mars soundtrack was last year and that wasn't actually that good
as far as i know the album for this year is out in july and i don't belive it's leaked yet
i will have listened to it several times before i go and see them though *has tickets*

JayJayD · « **Reply #53 on:** 21 Apr 2009, 12:42 »

I think I remember seeing somewhere (maybe even on this forum?) that Tortoise are going to release a new album this year. That might become a strong contender for album of the year, next to Mono of course!

TheFuriousWombat · « **Reply #54 on:** 21 Apr 2009, 13:44 »

Oh yeah, Tortoise are putting out a new album. That is pretty cool!

Harun · « **Reply #55 on:** 24 Apr 2009, 19:18 »

Hacride's Lazarus has just been released, and I've come to one conclusion: it's one of the strongest releases any French metal band has put out in a long time. *coughgojiracough* Catchier, stronger songwriting, much more dynamic, more technical while still retaining a high amount of coherence throughout. A possible contender for my top albums of this year.

scarred · « **Reply #56 on:** 25 Apr 2009, 00:08 »

Go ahead and add in Patrick Wolf's "The Bachelor" to my top albums of '09. It took a full listen or two for it to really sink in its teeth, but good God. Has it ever.

McTaggart · « **Reply #57 on:** 26 Apr 2009, 04:21 »

Andrew Bird's Noble Beast is probably the only thing I've heard enough of and loved enough of to have a pretty certain spot on my list.

(Sorry DOOM, Batty Boys was a dealbreaker)

fish across face · « **Reply #58 on:** 26 Apr 2009, 05:19 »

Quote from: TheFuriousWombat on 16 Apr 2009, 12:45

Seaworthy - 1897
A series of ambient guitar pieces mixed, matched, paired and complemented with field recordings taken in and around an old ammunition depot. Seaworthy is like a less distorted version of Eluvium (sort of) in that he uses primarily a guitar and some simple looping techniques to produce complex and wonderful songs.

Have you heard his first album? If so, how does it compare?

fish across face · « **Reply #59 on:** 26 Apr 2009, 05:20 »

And only albums I've heard released this year that I thought were good were Junior Boys and that collection of DJ Koze remixes.

Daft pun · « **Reply #60 on:** 26 Apr 2009, 05:33 »

Really? I thought the latest Junior Boys was pretty uninspired. Then again I've never been a big fan of theirs.

Retrospectre · « **Reply #61 on:** 26 Apr 2009, 05:41 »

I'm enjoying the new Bat For Lashes.

TheFuriousWombat · « **Reply #62 on:** 26 Apr 2009, 07:35 »

Quote from: fish across face on 26 Apr 2009, 05:19

Quote from: TheFuriousWombat on 16 Apr 2009, 12:45
Seaworthy - 1897
A series of ambient guitar pieces mixed, matched, paired and complemented with field recordings taken in and around an old ammunition depot. Seaworthy is like a less distorted version of Eluvium (sort of) in that he uses primarily a guitar and some simple looping techniques to produce complex and wonderful songs.

Have you heard his first album? If so, how does it compare?

The earliest album of his I've heard is 'Map in Hand.' I've never heard 'It's Humbling When Two Saints Meet' or 'Backwoods Architecture' so I can't comment on those. As far as '1897' vs.' 'Map in Hand,' however, I'd definitely go for the former. There's more of an emphasis of electronics in the new one, along with field recordings and more clear guitar work. It's a bit more minimal overall and more melancholy. As beautiful as 'Map in Hand' was, this new one is more interesting and dynamic.

Professor Snuggles · « **Reply #63 on:** 26 Apr 2009, 12:27 »

Guys that Phoenix Album really is fucking incredible. Like, probably the best record I've heard this year, and definitely the most instantly amazing. So many perfect tracks, such good pop music.

Look, here's a mediafire link to it. Listen to this dang album, y'all, if you haven't already. Then go buy their albums, and see them live, and support them so they keep making awesome records like this.

hxxp://www.mediafire.com/?dw2otkoji5z

fish across face · « **Reply #64 on:** 26 Apr 2009, 12:40 »

Quote from: TheFuriousWombat on 26 Apr 2009, 07:35

The earliest album of his I've heard is 'Map in Hand.' I've never heard 'It's Humbling When Two Saints Meet' or 'Backwoods Architecture' so I can't comment on those. As far as '1897' vs.' 'Map in Hand,' however, I'd definitely go for the former. There's more of an emphasis of electronics in the new one, along with field recordings and more clear guitar work. It's a bit more minimal overall and more melancholy. As beautiful as 'Map in Hand' was, this new one is more interesting and dynamic.

Haha, whoops, 'Map In Hand' was his first album as far as I knew.

Thanks for the comments - I picked up 'Map In Hand' basically because I'm a huge fanboy for the label it was on and was a bit disappointed. I'll definitely look into the new one, though.

fish across face · « **Reply #65 on:** 26 Apr 2009, 12:41 »

Quote from: Daft pun on 26 Apr 2009, 05:33

Really? I thought the latest Junior Boys was pretty uninspired. Then again I've never been a big fan of theirs.

Took about 5 listens to really start enjoying it, which is probably 4 more chances than most non-fanboys would give it.

valley_parade · « **Reply #66 on:** 28 Apr 2009, 08:17 »

I'm still really enjoying the new AC Newman album.

MusicScribbles · « **Reply #67 on:** 28 Apr 2009, 08:31 »

So far this year I've really enjoyed quite a few albums.
The new Decemberists has been a bit disappointing, but I need to give that another listen. Otherwise it doesn't belong on my list.
Out of nowhere, I've really been enjoying the new Thermals album.
Otherwise, here's a list of my own recommendations.
Japandroids - Post-Nothing
Cymbals Eat Guitars - Why There Are Mountains
Grizzly Bear - Veckatimest (This album has one of the best opening few tracks I've heard in a while.)

DarkAvenger · « **Reply #68 on:** 28 Apr 2009, 11:05 »

I don't know if I just haven't listened to many good things this year but the only albums I'm really loving (and by that I mean at least one listen per day) are Sholi's debut and the These Estates EP.

Seriously. Both of those are absolutely terrific. Good on you Johnny!

parm · « **Reply #69 on:** 28 Apr 2009, 14:19 »

I think the album that's made me want to be 16 and thinking that music is the most important thing in the world ever again so far this year is "Hey Everyone" by Dananananaykroyd. It's a collision of so much stuff all thrown together in such an amazingly energetic and downright fun way I can't help but want to dance like a big idiot to it every time I hear it, even though I haven't been a teenager for the best part of a decade now. Like Los Campesinos, they're almost so fashionable it hurts, but also like Los Campesinos they're also so fucking good with it I can't hold their stupid modern hair and skinny jeans and baggy 80s t-shirts against them.

BeoPuppy · « **Reply #70 on:** 29 Apr 2009, 01:34 »

I like the new God dethroned album (Passiondale) and the new Eluveitie.

Johnny C · « **Reply #71 on:** 29 Apr 2009, 02:02 »

Quote from: parm on 28 Apr 2009, 14:19

I think the album that's made me want to be 16 and thinking that music is the most important thing in the world ever again so far this year is "Hey Everyone" by Dananananaykroyd

this basically sounds like los campesinos making a mclusky record and it's really highly recommended

as is the new future of the left record, holy goddamn shit

(darkavenger thanks!! thanks)

David_Dovey · « **Reply #72 on:** 29 Apr 2009, 04:14 »

Quote from: Johnny C on 29 Apr 2009, 02:02

the new future of the left record, holy goddamn shit

valley_parade · « **Reply #73 on:** 29 Apr 2009, 05:10 »

Quote from: David_Dovey on 29 Apr 2009, 04:14

Quote from: Johnny C on 29 Apr 2009, 02:02
the new future of the left record, holy goddamn shit

Holy FUCK this is amazing.

Kyros · « **Reply #74 on:** 29 Apr 2009, 05:47 »

In addition to re-iterating the HOLY SHIT NEW FUTURE OF THE LEFT..I'd like to add.

HOLY SHIT NEW SONIC YOUTH!! The Eternal is hilariously good.

TheFuriousWombat · « **Reply #75 on:** 29 Apr 2009, 05:50 »

More like Sonic Yuck, amiright?!?

Inlander · « **Reply #76 on:** 29 Apr 2009, 06:06 »

I've only had a chance to listen to it once, but I really enjoyed Sleepdrunk Season by Hjaltalín. Sure, it's probably hopelessly derivative of other Icelandic bands (particularly Múm), but it's really well done with some interesting and unusual instrumentation. I've only listened to it through speakers so far, but I bet it sounds gorgeous through headphones.

valley_parade · « **Reply #77 on:** 29 Apr 2009, 06:54 »

Quote from: TheFuriousWombat on 29 Apr 2009, 05:50

More like Sonic Yuck, amiright?!?

Absolutely right.

Johnny C · « **Reply #78 on:** 29 Apr 2009, 12:54 »

Quote from: valley_parade on 29 Apr 2009, 05:10

Holy FUCK this is amazing.

record of the year material as per usual, thanks again andy falkous

Tom · « **Reply #79 on:** 29 Apr 2009, 14:03 »

Quote from: Kyros on 29 Apr 2009, 05:47

HOLY SHIT NEW SONIC YOUTH!! The Eternal is hilariously good.

YAYYYYY!

Daft pun · « **Reply #80 on:** 29 Apr 2009, 16:28 »

Quote from: Inlander on 29 Apr 2009, 06:06

I've only had a chance to listen to it once, but I really enjoyed Sleepdrunk Season by Hjaltalín. Sure, it's probably hopelessly derivative of other Icelandic bands (particularly Múm), but it's really well done with some interesting and unusual instrumentation. I've only listened to it through speakers so far, but I bet it sounds gorgeous through headphones.

LOVED them at a local festival a few weeks ago.

Going by the promo blurb I was expecting Efterklang playing indie pop/twee, which wasn't too far off the mark. Hjaltalín also have 7 or 8 people on stage playing all sorts of instruments with some odd choices like the bassoon. And while their usual fare is a bit more subdued then Efterklang's they can play the grandiose as well.

theoryC · « **Reply #81 on:** 29 Apr 2009, 20:57 »

Here's some that I've enjoyed so far in rough order. Fairly generic list, bit oh well:

Animal Collective - Merriweather Post Pavillion
mewithoutYou - It's All Crazy! It's All False! It's All A Dream! It's Alright
The Antlers - Hospice
IAMX - Kingdom of the Welcome Addiction
The Decemberists - The Hazards of Love
Mastodon - Crack the Skye
Grizzly Bear - Veckatimist (is there a quality leak of this yet?)
Antony & the Johnsons - The Crying Light
Giuseppe Ielasi - Aix
Fever Ray - Fever Ray
Andrew Bird - Noble Beast
Nels Cline - Coward
The Dream - Love vs Money
Akron/Family - Set 'Em Wild, Set 'Em Free
Balmorhea - All Is Wild, All Is Silent
Sholi - Sholi
M. Ward - Hold Time
Paper Route - Absence
St. Vincent - Actor
Future of the Left - Travels With Myself and Another
Franz Ferdinand - Tonight: Franz Ferdinand
Yeah Yeah Yeahs - It's Blitz!
The Bird and the Bee - Ray Guns Are Not Just the Future
Joker's Daughter - The Last Laugh
Yagya - Rigning
P.O.S. - Never Better
Radio Moscow - Brain Cycles
Metric - Fantasies
Omar Rodriguez Lopez - Old Money
Zu - Carboniferous

Inlander · « **Reply #82 on:** 29 Apr 2009, 21:06 »

Oh also, again I've only listened to it once (I've done a bejiggerload of C.D. shopping the last week) but I really loved the new Casiotone For the Painfully Alone album. The actual album of new songs that's just come out, not the rarities compilation or the soundtrack C.D. that came out earlier in the year. Owen Ashworth seems to have strengthened his story-telling even more so than on Etiquette (which I think is a superb album) and increased the scope of his writing, too. Great stuff!

squawk · « **Reply #83 on:** 29 Apr 2009, 21:41 »

DANANANANAYKROYD IS FUCKING INSANE I LOVE IT

Also the Phoenix album is wonderful. And Röyksopp is currently my number one.

David_Dovey · « **Reply #84 on:** 29 Apr 2009, 22:23 »

Quote from: Johnny C on 29 Apr 2009, 12:54

Quote from: valley_parade on 29 Apr 2009, 05:10
Holy FUCK this is amazing.
record of the year material as per usual, thanks again andy falkous

I'm seriously considering Travels With Myself as maybe the best thing Falkous has done. Real tawk.

DarkAvenger · « **Reply #85 on:** 29 Apr 2009, 22:37 »

I would also like to throw my hat into the "OH MAN TRAVELS WITH MYSELF LATEST IS SO FUCKING GOOD" circle.

Tom · « **Reply #86 on:** 30 Apr 2009, 19:08 »

So guys, The Eternal is pretty awesome.

Tyler · « **Reply #87 on:** 30 Apr 2009, 19:13 »

I really really like Passion Pit - Manners

Nodaisho · « **Reply #88 on:** 30 Apr 2009, 22:09 »

So, Agalloch should have an album out this year. They said that they were working on it, and should be recording once they got back from their spring tour. That ended in march, so it should be in progress now.

of course, in case it doesn't, none of you know where I live, so I should be good.

Will · « **Reply #89 on:** 01 May 2009, 07:27 »

I actually enjoyed Thursday's "Common Existence" a hell of a lot more than I expected to. I loved Full Collapse and then pretty much ignored everything that came after it, and now I think that Common Existence is way better than anything they've ever done.

Also - my list of records I have purchased so far:

William Elliot Whitmore - Animals In The Dark
Dalek - Gutter Tactics
Buried Inside - Spoils Of Failure
Tombs - Winter Hours
Thursday - Common Existence

The new Isis should be pretty rad, Converge has a new one coming out, B Dolan is putting out an all hip-hop record, and freaking Coalesce!!! Holy shit yes!

TheFuriousWombat · « **Reply #90 on:** 01 May 2009, 07:35 »

Quote from: Will on 01 May 2009, 07:27

Bob Dylan is putting out an all hip-hop record

This is what I saw.

Akeboshi · « **Reply #91 on:** 01 May 2009, 13:21 »

Ben Folds Presents University A Cappella.

GET THIS ALBUM IF YOU HAVE ANY SENSE! IT'S INCREDIBLE!

Sorry, I'm musicgasming over this currently.

fish across face · « **Reply #92 on:** 01 May 2009, 14:34 »

Things I'm looking forward to:

King Midas Sound - the 12" from last year was absolutely fantastic, admittedly at least in part by having Dabrye and Flying Lotus remixing...

David Sylvian - this time he's collabing with members of AMM. Should be insane.

TheFuriousWombat · « **Reply #93 on:** 02 May 2009, 14:33 »

The new Clues album is superbly good. One of the most frantic, fun, exuberant albums I've heard in a while. Clues is a bunch of Canadian musicians including that guy Brendan who used to be in Arcade Fire and Alden Ginger aka one of the singers from The Unicorns. I was fortunate enough to book them on their first show of their first actual tour outside on Montreal and they're really great people and put on an amazing live show. Seriously, it was one of the best I saw last year. Anyway, their new album is brilliant and they're on tour so go see them!

theoryC · « **Reply #94 on:** 04 May 2009, 20:30 »

New Mute Math (August) and Mew (June?) are what I'm most intrigued to see, and to a lesser extent The Mars Volta (June) and Muse (September).

theoryC · « **Reply #95 on:** 05 May 2009, 03:37 »

Quote from: TheFuriousWombat on 16 Apr 2009, 12:45

Looking forward to:
Eluvium

Is there a new album confirmed that I didn't hear about?

edit: ack, double post. my boarding skills are nowhere to be seen today

TheFuriousWombat · « **Reply #96 on:** 05 May 2009, 05:42 »

Yes. Yes there is.

On another note, I heard a track off the new Tortoise album. It's....awful. Absolutely god awful. That makes me sad.

valley_parade · « **Reply #97 on:** 05 May 2009, 08:31 »

Quote from: Tyler on 30 Apr 2009, 19:13

I really really like Passion Pit - Manners

Oh yeah. Definitely.

I just downloaded a leak of the new Black Moth Super Rainbow, "Eating Us". Hoping it's good, but I won't get a chance to listen to listen to it until tonight. FINGERS CROSSED.

ETA: going through as much as I can at the bus station. So far, so awesome.

pulpfiction21 · « **Reply #98 on:** 05 May 2009, 08:53 »

I will definitely have to agree that Travels With Myself and Another has been the best thing I've heard so far this year. I'm really looking forward to Hockey's debut album Mind Chaos. If you haven't heard these guys, check them out now.

KickThatBathProf · « **Reply #99 on:** 05 May 2009, 09:44 »

Quote from: Tyler on 30 Apr 2009, 19:13

Passion Pit - Manners

Oh yessssssssssssss

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