Top 9 of 2009

Episode 35 thumbnail01/30/2010 — It’s finally here, our top 9 of 2009! Each Dan gives 4 picks for their top albums of 2009, and one that we’ve collectively selected as the best. We also discuss a little about Rolling Stone’s own top album list. What are some of your top albums of the past year? Don’t forget: there are download links to all the albums via iTunes in the “Links” tab of this episode.

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  1. posted by BigBK on February 2, 2010 at 3:01 am

    I’m in DanB’s boat… not that I skip through commercials as much as I just don’t watch TV, at all… So I didn’t get tired of Phoenix like the general TV viewing population… it’s been awhile since ive been able to watch but looks like you guys are still doing great eps. good job on that

  2. posted by danhauk on February 2, 2010 at 10:01 am

    BigBK, it’s good to see you here again. Thanks for the compliment. Feel free to enter our contest and win some cool stuff. Just let us know what your favorite moment of the past year was.

  3. posted by Kelly on February 25, 2010 at 9:06 pm

    My favorite part of 2009 was probably Tequila Flavored Lip Gloss by DJ Paul V in Mixed and Mashed. That song changed my life. There are no diminishing returns on it; every time I listen to it is as fantastic as the first time. My favorite moment of 2010, so far, is having noticed the super cute vector art boom box at the bottom of the page, here.

  4. posted by Rabidbadger on February 5, 2010 at 9:21 pm

    Live blogging…

    Beers!

    2nd annual…? Been a whole year already.

    “economy is tight” LOL

    I loved U2 when I was your age. But totally lost interest about 5 albums ago.

    Springsteen? He put out an album this year?

    I am so out of touch. No clue about wolfgang Amadeus.
    Annnnddd. no insert here. Which is actually hilarious

    jay-z… no comment….

    I hate me for still loving green day. But oddly, not thrilled with the latest.

    “gleed up stage show” LOL

    (nice long show this time, btw)

    Argh, I always “Hear about” Wilco, but I never Heard wilco.

    Jeremy Rocks. Still. (fond memories)

    looks like Ting Tings aint gonna be on your show anytime soon.

    Back with a vengeance… sweet.

    You guys have such a comfortable demeanor tween the two of you

    nice first choices.

    ClemAgain! woo!

    freelance whales. Love that name.

    nice sound too.

    not a hip hop dude. So felt aint doing it for me.

    I can so understand why DanH loves that amazing guitar work in 11:11

    Better than Bruce?

    Doh danB beat me to it, as did the twitter guy.

    I like, though.

    I got 12 songs on eMusic again, gonna look for some of these on there.

    (hope you get money for me still being on eMusic thru you guys)

    MessOfMedley!

    That’s an odd top choice..

    I love westbound train, and I follow Ill Scarlet on facebook. Only band I do.

    Haha… Contest over or not yet?

    Oh, for the contest… if I win… toss me in that iLL scarlet album

    You guys slay me. Such fun dudes.

    I can’t wait for 2010 shows! Filming at DanH’s new sweet house?

    Genre School! Woo Hoo!

    I don’t have picks. I depend on you guys to tell me what to like. LOL.

    great outtakes.

    fun times as usual. Keep up the great work.

  5. posted by BigBK on February 3, 2010 at 1:47 am

    I’m in DanB’s boat… not that I skip through commercials as much as I just don’t watch TV, at all… So I didn’t get tired of Phoenix like the general TV viewing population… it’s been awhile since ive been able to watch but looks like you guys are still doing great eps. good job on that

  6. posted by danhauk on February 2, 2010 at 9:12 am

    And my additional picks for 2009 (in addition to Silversun Pickups and The Mountain Goats listed above):

    Common Existence – Thursday

    Now We Can See – The Thermals

    Kamaal The Abstract – Q-Tip

    Reach For The Sun – The Dangerous Summer

    Outer South – Conor Oberst and the Mystic Valley Band

    This is just a few. Apparently there’s a lot of stuff I forgot about that came out last year. More may come later.

  7. posted by Danberg on February 1, 2010 at 2:01 pm

    Okay, my additional picks for 2009:

    The Life of The World to Come – The Mountain Goats
    http://itunes.apple.com/us/alb…..d329482017

    Come and Get It – Westbound Train
    http://itunes.apple.com/us/alb…..d311576893

    1up! – IllScarlett
    http://www.amazon.com/1up-Ills…..amp;sr=8-1

    Swoon – Silversun Pickups
    http://itunes.apple.com/us/alb…..d306550630

    Pin Points and Gin Joints – The Mighty Mighty Bosstones
    http://itunes.apple.com/us/alb…..d341818066

    Battle Studies – John Mayer
    http://itunes.apple.com/us/alb…..d336390756

  8. posted by Danberg on January 31, 2010 at 3:49 pm

    Editorial notes: Here is the song I was referring to by Phoenix: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v…..rbGj4_qYgI

    Also, I said “without further ado” three times during this episode. For that, I sincerely apologize.

  9. posted by Rabidbadger on January 30, 2010 at 8:32 pm

    I shall live blog here soon. Yay!

  10. posted by Danberg on January 30, 2010 at 7:12 pm

    By the way… due to the delay in the posting of this episode, the contest will be re-re-extended to February 15th.

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