Best Music and Albums for 2009

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79	101. Travels With Myself And Another by Future of the Left June 23, 2009 This is the second album for the Welsh rock band. User Score 8.7
79	102. Noble Beast by Andrew Bird January 20, 2009 This is the latest solo album for the singer/songwriter. User Score 8.7
79	103. Already Free by Derek Trucks Band January 13, 2009 The latest album for the nephew of the Allman Brothers Band drummer Butch Trucks features other blues artists such as Doyle Bramhall II, Oteil Burbridge, Susan Tedeschi, and Warren Haynes. User Score 8.7
79	104. In Prism by Polvo September 8, 2009 The first studio album for the rock band in more than 12 years was produced by Brian Paulson. User Score 5.6
79	105. Hold Time by M. Ward February 17, 2009 The singer-songwriter releases his latest solo album featuring guests such as The Decemberists' Rachel Blumberg, Lucinda Williams, DeVotchKa's Tom Hagerman, and Zooey Deschanel. User Score 8.5

79	106. No More Stories Are Told Today I'm Sorry They Washed Away No More Stories the World Is Grey I'm Tired Let's Wash Away by Mew August 25, 2009 The fifth album for the Danish band was produced by Rich Costey. User Score 8.6
79	107. Glitter And Doom Live by Tom Waits November 23, 2009 The singer-songwriter releases a live CD with tracks recorded from various cities on his 2008 tour. The second disc contains 35-minutes of stories and antidotes as told by Waits. User Score 8.7
79	108. Brooklynati by Tanya Morgan May 19, 2009 The trio of rappers from Cincinnati, Ohio and Brooklyn, New York, releases its second full-length album. User Score 8.7
79	109. What We All Come To Need by Pelican October 27, 2009 This is the fourth album for the metal band from Chicago. User Score 8.2
79	110. Backspacer by Pearl Jam September 20, 2009 The ninth studio album for the Seattle-based alt rock band was produced with Brendan O'Brien. User Score 8.8

79	111. Now We Can See by The Thermals April 7, 2009 The band's first album on the Kill Rock Stars label was produced by John Congleton. User Score 8.3
79	112. Exploding Head by A Place to Bury Strangers October 6, 2009 The second album for the Brooklyn rock band is its first on Mute Records. User Score 8.7
79	113. Yesterday And Today by The Field May 19, 2009 The follow-up to Axel Willner's 2007 album, "From Here We Go Sublime" features Battles drummer John Stanier. User Score 8.0
79	114. Static Tensions by Kylesa March 17, 2009 The latest album for the metal band from Savannah, Georgia is its second featuring two drummers. User Score 7.9
79	115. 1372 Overton Park by Lucero October 6, 2009 The rock band from Tennessee releases their first album on the Universal Republic label. User Score 7.3

79	116. Love And Curses by Reigning Sound August 11, 2009 This is the latest album for the North Carolina-based band led by Greg Cartwright. User Score tbd
79	117. Middle Cyclone by Neko Case March 3, 2009 The singer's latest album produced with Darryl Neudorf features guests such as M. Ward and members of The New Pornographers, Los Lobos, Calexico, The Sadies, and Giant Sand. User Score 8.7
79	118. What Day Is It Tonight? (Trans Am Live 1993-2008) by Trans Am December 8, 2009 The three-disc set contains live recordings that span the 15-year career of the rock trio. User Score tbd
79	119. BiRd-BrAiNs by tUnE-yArDs November 17, 2009 This is the debut album for the Canadian singer-songwriter Merrill Garbus. User Score 8.7
79	120. Little Hells by Marissa Nadler March 3, 2009 The fourth album for the Boston-based singer-songwriter was produced by Chris Coady. User Score 7.3
79	121. Get Color by HEALTH September 8, 2009 This is the second album for the Los Angeles-based indie band. User Score 8.6
79	122. The Satanic Satanist by Portugal. The Man July 21, 2009 The rock quartet from Alaska, now based in Portland, Oregon, releases its fourth album. User Score 8.7
79	123. Lungs by Florence + the Machine October 20, 2009 The debut album for the band led by Florence Welch was produced by Paul Epworth, James Ford and Steve Mackay. User Score 8.6
79	124. Strict Joy by The Swell Season October 27, 2009 Glen Hansard and Marketa Irglova release their follow-up to the soundtrack of the Academy Award-winning film "Once." User Score 7.2
79	125. Blackout! 2 by Method Man & Redman May 19, 2009 After some delays, the sequel to the release of the first collaboration together, Blackout!, is finally released. User Score 8.1
79	126. Investigate Witch Cults Of The Radio Age by Broadcast And The Focus Group October 27, 2009 Broadcast joins up with The Focus Group to release a 23-track mini album together. User Score tbd
79	127. The Eternal by Sonic Youth June 9, 2009 The double album from the punk legends was produced by John Agnello. User Score 7.1
79	128. Truelove's Gutter by Richard Hawley September 22, 2009 The ex-Pulp guitarist releases his sixth solo album, which was recorded in Sheffield, England. User Score 8.7
79	129. Vs. Children by Casiotone For The Painfully Alone April 7, 2009 This is the second release in 2009 for Owen Ashworth following last month's release of his compilation album, Advance Base Battery Life. User Score 8.4
79	130. The List by Rosanne Cash October 6, 2009 The daughter of Johnny Cash releases a country covers album. Elvis Costello, Bruce Springsteen, Jeff Tweedy, and Rufus Wainwright appear as guest singers. User Score 7.7
79	131. Never Going Back by Shemekia Copeland February 24, 2009 The fifth album for the daughter of blues guitarist/singer Johnny Copeland was produced by Oliver Wood. User Score tbd
79	132. Years Of Refusal by Morrissey February 17, 2009 The latest solo album for the singer was produced by the late Jerry Finn. User Score 8.1
79	133. Popular Songs by Yo La Tengo September 8, 2009 The latest release for the rock band was produced with Roger Moutenot. User Score 8.3
79	134. Fluorescent Black by Anti-Pop Consortium September 29, 2009 The Anti-Pop Consortium returns to release their first album together in six years. User Score tbd
79	135. An Imaginary Country by Tim Hecker March 10, 2009 The Canadian electronica artist releases his latest album. User Score 8.6
79	136. Geneva by Russian Circles October 20, 2009 The third album for the rock trio was produced by Brandon Curtis. User Score 7.8
79	137. Real Estate by Real Estate November 17, 2009 The New Jersey indie rock band that includes ex-Titus Andronicus member Martin Courtney releases its debut album. User Score 8.1
78	138. Love Is Not Pop by El Perro del Mar October 20, 2009 The third album for the Swedish singer was produced with Rasmus Hagg. User Score tbd
78	139. Haymaker! by The Gourds January 6, 2009 The Austin, Texas band releases its ninth album. User Score tbd
78	140. Broken by Soulsavers August 17, 2009 The third album for the electronic duo features Mark Lanegan as the main singer, with Bonnie "Prince" Billy, Jason Pierce, Mike Patton, Richard Hawley, and Gibby Haynes as guest vocalists. User Score 8.3
78	141. All My Friends Are Funeral Singers by Califone October 6, 2009 The Chicago rock band's latest album is also the soundtrack to the film of the same name. User Score 8.2
78	142. Devil's Halo by Me'Shell Ndegéocello October 6, 2009 The latest album for the Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter was produced with Chris Bruce. User Score 8.3
78	143. American Saturday Night by Brad Paisley June 30, 2009 The latest album for the Grammy Award-winning country singer was produced by Frank Rogers. User Score 8.2
78	144. Kamaal The Abstract by Q-Tip September 15, 2009 Seven years later, Q-Tip finally sees his second album officially released. Arista Records shelved the album in 2002, which features a more jazzy feel than his debut, "Amplified." User Score 8.6
78	145. Sainthood by Tegan and Sara October 27, 2009 The latest album for the twin singer-songwriters was produced with Chris Walla. User Score 8.7
78	146. 'Em Are I by Jeffrey Lewis & The Junkyard May 19, 2009 Jeffrey Lewis' latest album is his first to be credited with his backing band, The Junkyard. User Score tbd
78	147. To Willie by Phosphorescent February 3, 2009 Matthew Houck releases his cover album of Willie Nelson songs. User Score tbd
78	148. Josephine by Magnolia Electric Co. July 21, 2009 The latest album from the Magnolia Electric Co. is a tribute concept album for their deceased bassist, Evan Farrell. User Score 8.1
78	149. Ruminant Band by Fruit Bats August 4, 2009 Eric Johnson returns to the indie rock band for its fourth album after having worked with The Shins and Vetiver. User Score 7.7
78	150. Roll On by J.J. Cale February 24, 2009 The latest album for the blues singer, who most recently collaborated with Eric Clapton on their 2006 Grammy-winning album, "The Road to Escondido." User Score 8.5
78	151. The Fame Monster by Lady Gaga November 23, 2009 The New York-born singer releases an eight track album inspired by her current fame. User Score 8.9
78	152. Set 'Em Wild, Set 'Em Free by Akron/Family May 5, 2009 This is the first album for the trio since Ryan Vanderhoof left the band in the fall of 2007. User Score 7.8
78	153. The Life Of The World To Come by The Mountain Goats October 6, 2009 This is the latest album for the North Carolina-based band. User Score 8.1
78	154. World Painted Blood by Slayer November 3, 2009 Greg Fidelman and Rick Rubin produced the latest disc for the thrash metal band. User Score 8.4
78	155. The Fine Print (A Collection Of Oddities And Rarities 2003-2008) by Drive-By Truckers September 1, 2009 The collection of b-sides and rare tracks contains songs from the "Dirty South" recording sessions. User Score 8.3
78	156. Night Music by Etienne Jaumet November 3, 2009 The debut solo album for the member of the French duo Zombie Zombie was produced by Carl Craig. User Score tbd
78	157. Run Rabbit Run by Osso October 6, 2009 The string quartet performs Sufjan Stevens' 2001 album, "Enjoy Your Rabbit." User Score tbd
78	158. Why There Are Mountains by Cymbals Eat Guitars September 29, 2009 This is the debut album for the New York rock quartet. User Score 7.4
78	159. In Love & War by Amerie November 3, 2009 The fourth album for the R&B singer features Fabolous, Lil Wayne, and Trey Songz as a guest artists. User Score 5.1
78	160. Ambivalence Avenue by Bibio June 23, 2009 The second full-length album for Stephen Wilkinson is his first on Warp records. User Score 8.4
78	161. Two Sunsets by Pastels And Tenniscoats September 22, 2009 Scotland's Pastels and Japan's Tenniscoats release their first album together, which was recorded over a three year period while the bands were touring. User Score tbd
77	162. Kingdom Of Rust by Doves April 7, 2009 The fourth album for the British rock band was co-produced with Dan Austin and John Leckie. User Score 8.6
77	163. Fantasies by Metric April 14, 2009 The fourth album for the indie-rock band was mixed by John O'Mahony. User Score 8.7
77	164. This Is For The White In Your Eye by Choir of Young Believers August 18, 2009 This is the debut full-length album for the Danish group. User Score tbd
77	165. RTZ by Six Organs of Admittance January 20, 2009 The two-disc album compiles live and unreleased tracks from the Ben Chasny-led band. User Score tbd
77	166. New Again by Taking Back Sunday June 2, 2009 The fourth album for the rock band is the first with its new guitarist, Matthew Fazzi (Fred Mascherino left to pursue a solo career.) User Score 8.6
77	167. Attention Deficit by Wale November 10, 2009 The debut album for the Washington, D.C. rapper features Lady Gaga, Pharrell, Bun B., Chrisette Michele, K'naan, Marsha Ambrosius, J.Cole, Melanie Fiona, Gucci Mane, Jazmine Sullivan, and Weensey as guest artists. User Score 8.3
77	168. Born Like This by DOOM March 24, 2009 The latest album for Daniel Dumile, who dropped MF from his name and now goes by Doom. User Score 8.6
77	169. Moderat by Moderat April 28, 2009 Modeselektor and Apparat team up to release their first full-lenth album together. User Score 8.7
77	170. Spoils by Alasdair Roberts May 5, 2009 The latest album from the Scottish singer-songwriter features his drummer from Appendix Out. User Score tbd
77	171. Axe To Fall by Converge October 20, 2009 The latest album for the punk rock band features guest artists from such bands as Cave In, Genghis Tron, Neurosis, and Hatebreed. User Score 8.6
77	172. Ashes Grammar by A Sunny Day in Glasgow September 15, 2009 This is the second album for the Philadelphia-based band. User Score 8.5
77	173. Balm In Gilead by Rickie Lee Jones November 3, 2009 The latest album for the singer-songwriter features Allison Krauss, Ben Harper, Bill Frisell, Jon Brion, and Vic Chesnutt as guest artists. User Score tbd
77	174. Astral Weeks Live At The Hollywood Bowl by Van Morrison February 24, 2009 The live album features Van Morrison performing songs from his 1968 album, Astral Weeks, on November 7 and 8, 2008, at the Hollywood Bowl. User Score 8.7
77	175. Don't Stop by Annie November 17, 2009 The second album for the Norwegian singer features guest appearances by Franz Ferdinand's Alex Kapranos and Datarock's Fredrik Saroea. User Score 7.8
77	176. A Positive Rage by The Hold Steady April 7, 2009 The first live album for the band features 17 live tracks recorded on October 31, 2007 and a DVD about the release of "Boys ands Girls in America." User Score 8.5
77	177. The Liberty Of Norton Folgate by Madness September 29, 2009 Clive Langer and Alan Winstanley return to produce the band's first album of new music since 1999. User Score 7.1
77	178. Blood From Stars by Joe Henry August 18, 2009 The latest album for the producer/singer-songwriter features Marc Ribot and Jason Moran as guest musicians. User Score 8.0
77	179. Hills And Valleys by Flatlanders March 31, 2009 Lloyd Maines produced the Texan country trio's first album in five years. User Score tbd
77	180. Havilah by The Drones February 17, 2009 The latest album for the Australian rock band is the first studio album to feature current guitarist Dan Luscombe, who replaced Rui Pereira. User Score 8.5
77	181. Bromst by Dan Deacon March 24, 2009 The Baltimore-based artist releases his follow-up to his 2007 album, Spiderman of the Rings. User Score 8.4
77	182. Pentatonic Wars and Love Songs by Otis Taylor June 23, 2009 The latest album for the blues artist includes Gary Moore and Jason Moran as guests. User Score tbd
77	183. Speech Therapy by Speech Debelle August 18, 2009 The British artist releases her debut album produced by Wayne Lotek. User Score 7.2
77	184. Warm Heart Of Africa by The Very Best October 6, 2009 The debut album for the African artist features guest appearances by M.I.A. and Vampire Weekend's Ezra Koenig. User Score 8.2
77	185. Where The Wild Things Are [OST] by Karen O And The Kids September 29, 2009 The Yeah Yeah Yeahs' Karen O and several of her musician friends compose the soundtrack to Spike Jonze's adaptation of the children's book, Where The Wild Things Are. User Score 7.0
77	186. Waxing Gibbous by Malcolm Middleton August 11, 2009 This is the fifth studio album for the ex-Arab Strap band member. User Score tbd
77	187. Goodnight Oslo by Robyn Hitchcock February 17, 2009 The second album Robyn Hitchcock has recorded with The Venus 3 (Peter Buck, Scott McCaughey, & Bill Rieflin) features a track used in the film Rachel Getting Married. User Score 8.7
77	188. Guns Don't Kill People...Lazers Do by Major Lazer June 16, 2009 Switch and Diplo team up to release their first album as Major Lazer. User Score 8.1
76	189. Memoirs At The End Of The World by The Postmarks August 25, 2009 The second album for the Florida trio features songs influenced by the music of various films. User Score tbd
76	190. Rhett Miller by Rhett Miller June 9, 2009 The fourth solo album for the Old 97s singer was produced by Salim Nourallah and features Jon Brion, The Apples In Stereo's John Dufilho, and Billy Harvey. User Score tbd
76	191. Balf Quarry by Magik Markers May 5, 2009 The latest album for the band from Connecticut was produced by Scott Colburn. User Score tbd
76	192. 200 Tons Of Bad Luck by Crippled Black Phoenix April 14, 2009 The second album for the supergroup of musicians from such bands as Mogwai, Pantheist, Gonga, and Electric Wizard. User Score 8.4
76	193. Under Stellar Stream by Richard Youngs October 20, 2009 The British artist latest solo album features songs about homelife and fatherhood. User Score tbd
76	194. Watch Me Fall by Jay Reatard August 18, 2009 The Tennessee-born artist releases his latest solo album on the Matador label. User Score 7.9
76	195. Eskimo Snow by Why? September 22, 2009 The latest album for the California group was recorded during the Alopecia recording sessions. User Score 8.3
76	196. Easy Come, Easy Go by Marianne Faithfull March 17, 2009 The latest album for the English artist features guest appearances by Nick Cave, Cat Power, Rufus Wainwright, Keith Richards, and Antony Hegarty. User Score 7.3
76	197. Ciao! by Tiga May 26, 2009 The Canadian DJ's latest album features Scissor Sisters' Jake Shears, LCD Soundsystem's James Murphy, and producer Soulwax. User Score 7.9
76	198. Totems Flare by Clark July 21, 2009 The British electronic artist, now based in Berlin, releases his fifth album. User Score 8.1
76	199. The Strange Boys And Girls Club by The Strange Boys March 17, 2009 The debut full-length album for the quartet from Texas. User Score 7.3
76	200. As Seen Through Windows by Bell Orchestre March 10, 2009 This is the second album for the Montreal group featuring two members of Arcade Fire. User Score 7.3