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The Best of 2009
HeliumHelium by Urban Myth Club
Buy new: £7.88
Everyone should hear this album, if you like chillout / down-tempo music then you will love this.
The EcstaticThe Ecstatic by Mos Def
Buy new: £10.58 / Used from: £8.18
Finally another focussed and energetic album from one of the best MC's in the business. He's back.
West Ryder Pauper Lunatic AsylumWest Ryder Pauper Lunatic Asylum by Kasabian
Buy new: £4.98 / Used from: £4.87
Another solid album from the Leicester lot, more stomping beats and this time, slightly more variation. Fire and Underdog and immense.
Man On The Moon: End Of DayMan On The Moon: End Of Day by Kid Cudi
Buy new: £8.98 / Used from: £7.99
Experimental hip-hop at it's finest. Brilliant debut from Cudi and expect him to get bigger and better.
ScarsScars by Basement Jaxx
Buy new: £4.98 / Used from: £3.80
More of the same from Basement Jaxx, some absolute gems and some average tracks here but it's just great to have them back, isn't it?!
Merriweather Post PavilionMerriweather Post Pavilion by Animal Collective
Buy new: £4.98 / Used from: £4.00
Another great album from AC, a bit self-indulgent at times but hey they are allowed to be!
The FameThe Fame by Lady Gaga
Buy used from: £9.99
Incredibly catchy and unique to boot! She's taken the world by storm this year.
The Blueprint 3The Blueprint 3 by Jay-Z
Buy new: £6.98 / Used from: £6.28
He's definitely still at the top of his game, most of this album is very good, a few filler tracks but 3 undoubted classics too in DOA, Run This Town and Empire State Of Mind.
I Look to YouI Look to You by Whitney Houston
Buy new: £5.98 / Used from: £3.50
The Queen returns after years in the wilderness dealing with her personal problems, which have clearly affected her voice. This doesn't mean the album isn't great though, because it is!
Straight No ChaserStraight No Chaser
Hotly anticipated sophmore effort from Brummie Mr Hudson, definitely a departure from his brilliant debut but he's moved onwards and upwards now, with the help of mentor Kanye West. Who can blame him