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09.22.09 Planewreck's Top 10 Of 2009


Planewreck's Top 10 Of 2009

SSDY. Typical hipster bullshit I would argue over till my face turned blue and the requisite "heavy" album. Something Bradford Cox affiliated. I haven't checked out much from this year (though evident of this list, I love what I have), just looking to get some more stuff you guys are s'portin'. Recommendations mandatory.
1The Flaming Lips
Embryonic

If I start one track I listen to them all. I can't say that of many 70 minute epics, sometimes not even Merriweather Post Pavilion. Also, just another Flaming Lips record. Which is awesome.
2Micachu
Jewellery

Micachu's failure to "catch on" has only strengthened the bedroom-pop appeal Jewellery has over me. It's an experiment on what we define as "listenable" and a scientific inquiry over what makes a hook. It's vibrantly catchy and skewed pop, compiled out of vacuums and tuneless guitars. It has "Golden Phone"! It quakes with warmth and love and rejection, because its production and quirks are integral to this mess and Micachu's lyrics. It is barely 30 minutes, but I usually give it a full hour.
3Animal Collective
Merriweather Post Pavilion

Obviously. Extraordinary and most certainly a classic. Not every song is a winner, but every song is essential. And Nick Greer was right about the production, but it lends itself to the usual Animal Collective tactic of matching aesthetic with story, here a celebration of settling down with family to begin a life that, lest we let loose every once in a while ("Lion in a Coma"), will all start looking the same. Still manages some of sweetest hooks this year. I'll give this year to someone else; Animal Collective can take the decade.
4Yo La Tengo
Popular Songs

"Just another Yo La Tengo record." Except that it is their best. Up to and including its epic second half. Just another Yo La Tengo record could pull off a feat so monstrous and down-to-earth.
5Circulatory System
Signal Morning

Who forgot to tell me about this band? Debut is also essential.
6Raekwon
Only Built 4 Cuban Linx... Pt II

Another Wu-classic. I've wanted another one of these.
7Atlas Sound
Logos

Bradford Cox becomes an Artist. That you can like. Trust me.
8Towers
Full Circle

The drumming is intense. Looking for more of this variety; also of any metal variety worthy of note.
9Cymbals Eat Guitars
Why There Are Mountains

This album is adorable. Good make-out music.
10The Dodos
Time to Die

Ear candy. Better than Fleet Foxes.
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