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2009: My Favourite CDs
The Century of SelfThe Century of Self by ...And You Will Know Us by the Trail of Dead
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I love everything this group has put out. This is their best since "Source Tags and Codes".
Love on An Oil RigLove on An Oil Rig by Victorian English Gentlemen's Club
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This is an incredibly arty post punk record. There isn't a weak track on the album. Check out their first release too.
Quicken the HeartQuicken the Heart by Maximo Park
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Album for album one of my favourite bands of this decade.
Man of AranMan of Aran by British Sea Power
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My favourite band of this century. This is a moody collection of mostly insturmental tracks for a stark pseudo-documentary from the 1930s.
The ResistanceThe Resistance by Muse
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Doesn't quite match the highs of "Black Holes and Revelations" but overall a more consistent effort.
After RobotsAfter Robots by BLK JKS
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Not really comparable to The Mars Volta. A really sharp and spirited piece of contemporary prog rock.
HumbugHumbug by Arctic Monkeys
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This is a real change for these guys; but if you liked Alex's work in The Last Shadow Puppets give this a listen.
Art Brut vs. SatanArt Brut vs. Satan by Art Brut
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Yet another very strong post punk release from these guys.
CommunionCommunion by Soundtrack of Our Lives
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I am a fan of late 60's English Rock and this is in that vein. A little whoish, a little kinkish, a little sma...Oh you get the idea.
West Ryder Pauper Lunatic AsylumWest Ryder Pauper Lunatic Asylum by Kasabian
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This groups strongest album, holds up listen after listen.
KlangKlang by The Rakes
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Very strong post punkish record. This band is building up an excellent catalogue.
You Dig the Tunnel, I'll Hide the SoilYou Dig the Tunnel, I'll Hide the Soil by Hatcham Social
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Very retro post punk sound-think early Echo and the Bunnymen. Still its a lota fun if you go for that sound as I do.
CivilizedCivilized by stellastarr*
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So glad to have Stellastarr* back. A wonderfully raucous cd.
Summer of HateSummer of Hate by Crocodiles
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A dark feedback drenched blast of art punk.
Wall of ArmsWall of Arms by The Maccabees
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The first album by the Maccabees was pleasant, but they really hit it out of the park with this one. It's rare to see a young group mature so quickly.