Favorite Albums Released in 2009

I know it's a bit late but better late than never. These were my favorite albums released this year. In no particular order.


Taken By Trees: East of Eden




Marissa Nadler: Little Hells





Grizzly Bear: Veckatimest




The Avett Brothers: I And Love And You





jj: No° 2




Various Artists: Dark Was The Night





Antony And The Johnsons: The Crying Light




Neko Case: Middle Cyclone




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Fever Ray: Fever Ray




Headless Heroes: The Silence of Love






...and yes (although I'm so sick of hearing how it was the best album of the year)
Animal Collective: Merriweather Post Pavilion