2009 has been a year rich with music. So much so, that half the time I can barely keep track of what's in my inbox. However, picking out my favorite records of the first half of the year took only a few moments. While many albums wear thin after a few listens (Passion Pit, I'm talking to you), these ten continue to provide new and different experiences with every listen.
- Antlers - Hospice (Read more/Q&A)
- Dan Auerbach - Keep It Hid
- Deer Tick - Born on Flag Day (Read more)
- Elvis Perkins In Deerland - Elvis Perkins In Deerland
- Fanfarlo - Reservoir (Read more)
- Grizzly Bear - Veckatimest (Read more)
- Local Natives - Gorilla Manor (Read more/Q&A)
- M. Ward - Hold Time (Read more)
- Phoenix - Wolfgang Amadeus Phoenix (Read more)
- Vetiver - Tight Knit (Read more)
Elvis Perkins In Deerland - "123 Goodbye" (from Elvis Perkins In Deerland)
Nice picks. I haven't heard all of those, but I trust your judgement. Thanks for posting.
ReplyDeleteYour welcome. The two at the top of my list are actually the two I haven't written about yet: Dan Auerbach and Elvis Perkins. They seriously never get old.
ReplyDeletei don't think I've heard anyone say it better than this. great post
ReplyDeletethis list needs to be updated now that The Satanic Satanist and The Majestic Majesty are out by Portugal. The Man
ReplyDeleteagreed
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