In No Particular Order: Albums of 2009 - as of 23rd March 2009

Mastodon - Crack the Skye: phenomenal is a word used far too often, but is more than appropriate for this seven track, fifty plus minute epic piece of progressive metal music

Propagandhi - Supporting Caste: lyrical genius and intense, emotional playing within pop-punk boundaries, it's a record which should have the power for social change, and will at least become a landmark in their already righteous history


Mono - Hymn to the Immportal Wind: embracing classical movements within standard post-rock cliches, Mono continue to craft luminescent soundscapes of beauty and bitterness

Micahcu and the Shapes - Jewellery: a DIY masterpiece, pop music started at Year Zero with homemade instrument and a sense of adventure that rivals any album made in a long time

The Thermals - Now We Can See: it's a Thermals record! Nuff said.

Animal Collective - Merriweather Post Pavillion: natural beauty as danced and interpreted by tropical electricity


Others bubbling under:

Hatcham Social - You Dig The Tunnel, I'll Hide The Soil
Asobi Seksu - Hush
Women - Women