Albums of 2009
The xx
9 / 10
Deliberate, dirty and exciting. Like having sex with a stranger.
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Grizzly Bear
9 / 10
Complicated pop music that sounds effortless.
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9 / 10
There was some terrific Italo-disco chillwave in '09 (see also: Washed Out, Neon Indian, Liminals), but none better than this.
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9 / 10
Our favourite artists supporting a worthy cause with exemplary tunes. Win-win!
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Animal Collective
9 / 10
After years of skirting the edges of pop music, this album bridges the gap without compromising their idiosyncratic sound.
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Japandroids
8 / 10
Fuzzy, scuzzy, uncomplicated garage rock that's catchy as hell.
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Cymbals Eat Guitars
8 / 10
There's so much going on it's difficult to keep track of all the wonderful instrumental madness taking place here.
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Handsome Furs
8 / 10
Great songwriting makes for great songs even when it's just a guitar and synthesizer.
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Sunset Rubdown
8 / 10
The best video game escapist fantasies pale in comparison.
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The Flaming Lips
8 / 10
The Flaming Lips aren't supposed to be predictable. Case in point.
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The Pains Of Being Pure At Heart
8 / 10
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Manic Street Preachers
7 / 10
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A Place To Bury Strangers
7 / 10
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