Top Albums of the Year

In no order but these are my favorites this year. They may not have been released this year but that's when I heard them.

Memory Tapes: Seek Magic

Broken Bells

Miike Snow: another end of year 2009 release.

Temper Trap: Conditions. June 0f 2009? Man, I was behind on this one.

Real Estate

Freedy Johnston: Rain on the City

The Black Keys: Brothers

Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeroes: From Below

Mother Falcon: Still Life

Junip: Fields

Honorable mentions to Deer Tick, Gayngs, Arcade Fire, Caribou, and Surfer Blood. Foals is also up there and will probably move up after more listenings.

I'm sure I missed some from this year. I'll put them on next year's list if so.

Mother Falcon

Local Austin band getting lots of buzz. They are playing the Blanton tonight. Their CD comes out in February. Reminds me a little of Andrew Bird. Should be a good show.

Marigold