Top 10 Of 2009
The best the year had to offer. Honourable mentions go to Imogen Heap - Ellipse and RX Bandits - Mandala. |
| 1 |  | Russian Circles
Geneva
I didn't really think they could top last year's effort, but Geneva is everything and more. The song writing is tighter, the bass has more of a role, and the additional strings and brass really are a nice touch. Standouts: Hexed All & Melee |
| 2 |  | Polar Bear Club
Chasing Hamburg
I gush about this at length in my review, but this is one damn fine melodic punk album. I would absolutely check it out if you like Rise Against/Strung Out/stuff like that. Standouts: Living Saints & One Hit Back |
| 3 |  | The Number Twelve Looks Like You
Worse Than Alone
I have to admit this is the first album from these guys that I truly enjoyed, and it sucks because they just broke up a week ago. Oh well! Standouts: To Catch a Tiger, The League of Endangered Oddities |
| 4 |  | Johnny Foreigner
Grace and the Bigger Picture
Basically a mix of Bloc Party and Tsunami Bomb, Johnny Foreigner is one catchy indie rock band. This is my vote for sleeper hit of the year. Standouts: Security to the Promenade, Feels Like Summer |
| 5 |  | Closure In Moscow
First Temple
A very talented band that sounds like a more polished At The Drive In. Very catchy progressive rock songs with a fantastic lead singer and crazy guitar riffs. Standouts: Vanguard, Kissing Cousins |
| 6 |  | Propagandhi
Supporting Caste
Just Propagandhi continuing to be their awesome selves. |
| 7 |  | Freelance Whales
Weathervanes
Terrific indie pop that's dense with melodies and sentimentality. |
| 8 |  | Lights
The Listening
A nice synth-pop release from a fellow Canadian. This was my also my first review, so keep that in mind when you don't read it. Standouts: Up Up & Away, Pretend |
| 9 | | Drop Dead, Gorgeous
Hot N' Heavy
I honestly don't know why I like these guys: they're about as generic as it gets, but it's still a fun listen from time to time. Standouts: Killing a Classic, Beat The Devil Out Of It |
| 10 |  | Set Your Goals
This Will Be The Death of Us
I really enjoyed this album when it first came out in the summer, but it's since lost some luster. Not a bad effort, though! Standouts: Gaia Bleeds (Make Way for Man), This Will Be the Death of Us. |
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