After reading both Kelly & Garrett's picks for 2009, I whispered aloud, "Crap, my choices aren't NEARLY as artistic as theirs." As I sat there, in my nest of a bed resting off whatever flu like symptoms I have now thanks to a confined space with my family members, I realized that this list is what fancies MY taste. My taste may not be the most artistic or highest rating with the critics, but this is what I liked in 2009. Hopefully, my list is a little diverse.

So, instead of being just like Kelly and Garrett (both lists are remarkable and well thought out), I decided to pick my top 10 albums of 2009, top 5 disappointments, and 5 local EP's you should check out. (& trust me, it was hard to choose as I generally have an opinion about everything...)

Enjoy.


Top 10 Albums of 2009

10. Imogen Heap - Ellipse


9. The Summer Set - Love Like This


8. Switchfoot - Hello Hurricane


7. Cartel - Cycles


6. Silverstein - A Shipwreck in the Sand


5. The Devil Wears Prada - With Roots Above and Branches Below


4. The Almost - Monster Monster/Monster EP


3. Brand New - Daisy


2. Emery - ... In Shallow Seas We Sail


1. Paramore - Brand New Eyes











Top 5 Disappointments of 2009

5. Breathe Carolina - Hello Fascination


4. Person L - The Positives


3.Four Letter Lie - A New Day


2.Tegan & Sara - Sainthood


1.All Time Low - Nothing Personal











Top 5 Local EPs

5. November Blessing - All I've Ever Wanted


4. Death Cab for Cutie- The Open Door EP
(ps. I know they're not like a local unsigned band, but COME ON! it's Death Cab!)


3. Shy For Shy - So In Time


2. Vision & Valor - Vision & Valor (RIP)


1. Moneta - Heroes EP











*fin