deepseacatfish Posted October 7, 2009 Share Posted October 7, 2009 So this year I've been keeping up fairly well with buying '09 releases (having a decently paying job for once helps) and I'd say it's been a pretty good year so far, but I wanted to make sure there weren't any albums I'm missing out on that I really ought to have. Here's what I've got so far...but make your suggestions, I'd love to get surprised with a release I just haven't given a chance to yet. Yo La Tengo-Popular SongsWilco-Wilco (The Album)Tortoise-Beacons of the AncestorshipSonic Youth-The EternalPhoenix-Wolfgang Amadeus PhoenixPassion Pit-MannersNeko Case-Middle CycloneJim O'Rourke-The VisitorIron And Wine-Around The WellGrizzly Bear-VeckatimastDecemberists-Hazards of LoveBowerbirds-Upper AirAndrew Bird-Useless Creatures/Noble Beast7 Worlds Collide-The Sun Came OutDan Deacon-Bromst Oh...and a couple I'm already considering, but haven't gotten around to yet: Animal Collective, Volcano Choir, Dirty Projectors, Tyondai Braxton, Califone, Bill Callahan, (also haven't picked up a Beatles remastered box yet...but I am planning to for sure) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Shakespeare In The Alley Posted October 7, 2009 Share Posted October 7, 2009 Super Furry Animals Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gobias Industries Posted October 7, 2009 Share Posted October 7, 2009 Girls - Album is a contender. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Shakespeare In The Alley Posted October 7, 2009 Share Posted October 7, 2009 Girls - Album is a contender.You win at having a username and avatar. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cre618 Posted October 7, 2009 Share Posted October 7, 2009 Dawes - North Hills. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The High Heat Posted October 7, 2009 Share Posted October 7, 2009 Bob DylanConor Oberst Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wild Frank Posted October 7, 2009 Share Posted October 7, 2009 Sparklehorse/Dangermouse/David Lynch: Dark Night Of The Soul (If You Find It!)Jason Lytle (Grandaddy): Yours Truly, The CommuterMonsters Of Folk: Monsters Of FolkM. Ward: Hold TimeNeil Young: Archive Volume I (You said you had a decent paying job!!) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
hardwood floor Posted October 7, 2009 Share Posted October 7, 2009 0 to 99Boston Spaceships easily the best thing i've heard this year Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tongue-tied Posted October 7, 2009 Share Posted October 7, 2009 Cryptacize / Mythomania Quote Link to post Share on other sites
people are leaving Posted October 7, 2009 Share Posted October 7, 2009 Sparklehorse/Dangermouse/David Lynch: Dark Night Of The Soul (If You Find It!) WF - Is that Vic Chesnutt or David Lynch singing the haunting, final (title)track ?My tracklisting says Vic. My ears, Dave. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Killer Whales Posted October 7, 2009 Share Posted October 7, 2009 You have a lot of the essentials, but I absolutely loved the Japandroids album called Post-Nothing as well as Hospice by The Antlers, both of while you'll probably enjoy based on what your choices Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wild Frank Posted October 7, 2009 Share Posted October 7, 2009 WF - Is that Vic Chesnutt or David Lynch singing the haunting, final (title)track ?My tracklisting says Vic. My ears, Dave.The final track is indeed Mr. Lynch. The one that preceeds it (Grim Augery) is Vic Chesnutt. What do you think of the record? It has a couple of average songs but on the whole I love it. The Flaming Lips and Jason Lytle tracks are especially good, as is the one by the guy from the Strokes. I'm not sure what the latest is with this record and an official release date. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CortezTheKiller Posted October 7, 2009 Share Posted October 7, 2009 American Central Dust Son VoltMurdering Oscar Patterson HoodJosephine Magnolia Electric Co Two on the horizon: One Fast Move Or I'm Gone: Kerouac's Big Sur Jay Farrar & Benjamin GibbardMolina & Johnson Jason Molina and Will Johnson Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Shakespeare In The Alley Posted October 7, 2009 Share Posted October 7, 2009 DNOTS is my number two album this year, with the Super Furries at number one. For an album with so many different vocalists/styles, it holds itself together very well. The consistent lyrical themes are rather impressive. Even a guy like Iggy Pop, not known for poetic lyrics, contributes a song that fits in thematically. My personal favorite track is Gruff Rhys', but the first 6 or so are really unstoppable. It's a shame the album won't be officially released. Or, at least it doesn't look like it will be. It really is a great project. As far as other albums, Jarvis Cocker and the Manic Street Preachers both put out excellent, Steve Albini produced albums this year. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
people are leaving Posted October 7, 2009 Share Posted October 7, 2009 At this point in the year, I can't imagine anything knocking off Boston Spaceships as the record of the year. The others are solid as well. boston spaceships - zero to 99 reigning sound - love & cursesel goodo - coyoteson volt - american central dusttim easton - porcupine Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wild Frank Posted October 7, 2009 Share Posted October 7, 2009 DNOTS is my number two album this year, with the Super Furries at number one. For an album with so many different vocalists/styles, it holds itself together very well. The consistent lyrical themes are rather impressive. Even a guy like Iggy Pop, not known for poetic lyrics, contributes a song that fits in thematically. My personal favorite track is Gruff Rhys', but the first 6 or so are really unstoppable. It's a shame the album won't be officially released. Or, at least it doesn't look like it will be. It really is a great project.I recently picked up the other Sparklehorse related 2009 project 'In The Fish Tank'. Its a collaboration with Fennesz and its far less essential. Its mostly instrumental ambient tracks which is pleasant but not great. Whilst I do love the DNOTS project I really want to hear a more traditional Sparklehorse record next year. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Shakespeare In The Alley Posted October 7, 2009 Share Posted October 7, 2009 Oh yeah, I'd love a new legit Sparklehorse album. DNOTS made his catalogue finally click with me, so I've been listening to him a lot this year. Good Morning Spider is just an amazing record. However, I'm not gonna hold my breath for anything else Linkous-related. Brilliant as he may be, he's not known for releasing a lot of music in a short time. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
people are leaving Posted October 7, 2009 Share Posted October 7, 2009 The final track is indeed Mr. Lynch. The one that preceeds it (Grim Augery) is Vic Chesnutt. What do you think of the record? It has a couple of average songs but on the whole I love it. The Flaming Lips and Jason Lytle tracks are especially good, as is the one by the guy from the Strokes. I'm not sure what the latest is with this record and an official release date. Cool, I thought so. As a whole, the record's surprisingly good. It doesn't hurt that I'm a fan of Mark Linkous as well. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
people are leaving Posted October 7, 2009 Share Posted October 7, 2009 Good to see a lot of Linkous fans round here. If anyone is interested in a collected works of all of his b-sides, EP's, non-album tracks, etc.. shoot me a PM and I'll up it later tonight. It's a must if you're a fan. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Moss Posted October 7, 2009 Share Posted October 7, 2009 I'm still really liking: The Cribs - Ignore the Ignorant Quote Link to post Share on other sites
people are leaving Posted October 7, 2009 Share Posted October 7, 2009 I'm still really liking: The Cribs - Ignore the IgnorantRIYL ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Killer Whales Posted October 7, 2009 Share Posted October 7, 2009 Did everyone who listed the new Boston Spaceships record buy it? I can't find it online anywhere, and despite not totally loving the first two singles, I'm really interested since I've heard so much awesome press for it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
people are leaving Posted October 7, 2009 Share Posted October 7, 2009 Did everyone who listed the new Boston Spaceships record buy it? I can't find it online anywhere, and despite not totally loving the first two singles, I'm really interested since I've heard so much awesome press for it. Yes. It was purchased from The Factory of Raw Essentialshttp://www.thefactoryofrawessentials.com/boston_spaceships.html What are the two singles - Question Girl & How Wrong You Are ? I think both are great. That said, there are 8-9 others songs which are as good or better. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
m_thomp Posted October 8, 2009 Share Posted October 8, 2009 If you like Dan Deacon's Bromst then I'd suggest the following: Clark - Totems FlareLindstrom & Prins Thomas - IIThe Field - Yesterday & Today Clark is more aggressive but also wonderfully melodic, also a couple of Explosions/Sigur moments in there. Lindstrom / Prins Thomas is a spacey jam record that is deceptively hypnotic. The Field is trancey and repetitious, not quite as good as his previous album but has some good moments, particularly when John Stanier from Battles rocks up. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
hardwood floor Posted October 8, 2009 Share Posted October 8, 2009 Did everyone who listed the new Boston Spaceships record buy it? I can't find it online anywhere, and despite not totally loving the first two singles, I'm really interested since I've heard so much awesome press for it. i got a leak and listened to it 4,000 times and then went out to my friendly neighborhood record store on tuesday morning and got a copy but yeah, factory of raw essentials (circular beast exhibit) is very cool too if you don't totally dig question girl and how wrong you are ... i dunno, to me - along with radical amazement (and meddle and trashed aircraft and good circuitry soldier) two of the finest things bob has done since FaCE the bridge in question girl ... then the second bridge, adding the drums and another layer of guitar ... jesus, almost a GBV-esque moment mighty stuff Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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