Top Albums of 2009

2009 was an amazing year for music. There were countless high points as the boundaries of music were pushed to new heights. I owe most to my discoveries to KCRW radio and their many DJ's who are passionate about eclectic music. Settling upon this list was a tough task!!! I want to know what you think about the rankings. If you feel I missed anything or if you think I have lousy taste then tell me (but be nice). So, without further hesitation I now present my Top Albums of 2009.

1) Miike Snow

2) Mayer Hawthorne - A Strange Arrangement

3) Phoenix - Wolfgang Amadeus Phoenix

4) Doves - Kingdom of Rust

5) The Horrors - Primary Colors

6) Kasabian - West Ryder Lunatic Asylum

7) Zero 7 - Yeah Ghost

8) Yeah Yeah Yeahs - It's Blitz

9) Wilco - Wilco (the album)

10) Silversun Pickups - Swoon

The Rebirth of Soul

It seems that 2009 was a great year for discovering new music. For 2010, I think the next big thing will be a rebirth of soul & funk. Mark My Words.

Here are two prime reasons:

Mayer Hawthorne - Maybe So, Maybe No


Fitz and The Tantrums - Breakin the Chains of Love

Mayer Hawthorne

Man, how many times have I felt like Mayer Hawthorne's character in his video "Just Ain't Gonna Work Out".

Today, Mayer Hawthorne played a live set on KCRW's Morning Becomes Eclectic. I was thoroughly impressed. He was authentic and refreshing. I am making plans to see him in concert this Thursday at the Roxy in West Hollywood. I cannot wait!