Best of 2009 -so far

[martinfoyle]

I know it's only May 12 but this piece has got the ball rolling already, with a more modern take on things i.e. best tracks so far this year. I've heard only a fraction of them and the most hyped item of the year(this decade?) so far, the U2 album, makes no appearance. Big surprise...not.

http://thisrecording.com/today/2009/5/7 ... -2009.html

[BlueChair]

Nice list. I haven't been overwhelmed by much yet this year, though I have high hopes for the new Elvis and Wilco records in June. So far I'd say my favourites of the year would have to be Neko Case's Middle Cyclone and Richard Swift's The Atlantic Ocean, but I know I have a lot more exploring to do.

[pophead2k]

I like Middle Cyclone as well. I'm a big fan of the U2 and Tinted Windows too. My favorite of this year by far is actually from last year, The Last Shadow Puppets. Brilliant stuff.

[miss buenos aires]

I couldn't listen to any of the tracks listed, but I love the new Decemberists album, The Hazards of Love. Love it! Also couldn't stop listening to Franz Ferdinand's Tonight, and I've got the new PJ Harvey waiting for me when I get home.

[Who Shot Sam?]

I couldn't listen to any of the tracks listed, but I love the new Decemberists album, The Hazards of Love.

Yep, that one's really grown on me. Andrew Bird's Noble Beast is excellent as well.

Enjoying the new St. Vincent album, Actor. Neko Case's Middle Cyclone - not her very best but still quite good. I'd put M. Ward's Hold Time in the same category - below his best but still a solid effort.

Looking forward to:

The new Eels album - love the bits I've heard.
The new Grizzly Bear - ditto.

[Butts]

Best albums so far - for me - would be

Hold Time - M Ward
Outer South - Conor Oberst
Merriweather Post Pavilion - Animal Collective
Please and Thankyou - Broken Family Band

[so lacklustre]

The Rakes - Klang
Pete Doherty - Grace/Wastelands
Still like the Eric & Amy album from late last year

Also looking forward to new eels

[Jack of All Parades]

It is early, but I am game:

Bob Dylan - Though Life together
John Doe & The Sadies- Country Club
Mark Olson & Garyl Louris- Ready for the Flood
Neko Case - Middle Cyclone

The Dylan and John Doe albums have continued to grow on me and every week I manage to play the other two- would give an honorable mention to Conor Oberst for Outer South.--though it is technically not a 2009 Album- recently bought Herbie Hancock- The Piano- thiis is an album of beautiful piano improvisations that stimulate my wife in her playing.