There a few more days of pretending to look busy at work ahead, but as far as our iTunes are concerned 2009 can’t get here soon enough. We’re done with the lists. It’s time for the new. We pored over the album-release sheets, took myriad Progress Reports, and narrowed the field to a list of twenty records we can’t wait to prematurely evaluate over. It’s gonna be a good year.
ANIMAL COLLECTIVE – MERRIWEATHER POST PAVILION
JANUARY 20 (DOMINO)
Forget the Web Sheriff soap opera and the unexpected involvement of Grizzly Bear and Deerhunter. Just listen to the infectious beachfront tropicalia of Merriweather jams “Brothersport” and “My Girls” to understand why people are losing their minds in anticipation (and over stories about potential leaks) of this record. May as well start handicapping 2009 year-end lists now.
“My Girls” (Live)
DIRTY PROJECTORS – TBA
(DOMINO)
Dirty Projectors have been logging hours at studios in Brooklyn and Portland for months now, working on the followup to 2007′s excellent Rise Above LP. In a recent Progress Report, Dave Longstreth stated the yet untitled album “is related to Plaxico Burress.” You may choose to believe that. Or not. What is certain: Dave’s bringing back most of the Rise Above studio lineup (Brian McComber on drums, Amber Coffman on guitar) with the addition of bassist Angel Deradoorian, who’s been touring with the band since Above dropped. If you’ve seen their live shows you know this is good news, and also you’ve probably heard great new songs that are poppier and sunnier and might make the cut, like “Sunrise” and “That’s My Move.” Don’t think they’re about Plaxico, though.
GRIZZLY BEAR – TBA
MAY (WARP)
After a great ’07, Grizzly Bear had an even better ’08 — touring with Radiohead, doing the festival circuit, and hearkening back to a past time when bands premiered new songs on television. (See: the Droste-led keyboard upper “Two Weeks” on Letterman, the Beatles-reinventing harmonic pop perfection of Rossen’s “While You Wait For The Others” on Conan.) Ed checked in from the Catskills where they’ve been committing these songs and more to tape, promising a dynamic sound more faithful to their live show, arrangements courtesy of Nico Muhly, a vocal on “Two Weeks” from Beach House’s Victoria LeGrande, and lots of band interplay with shared vocals throughout. It seems Grizzly Bear are going for the sun instead of the sepia this time, and from what we’ve heard it’s gonna be serious headphone candy.
“Two Weeks” (Live On Letterman)
YEAH YEAH YEAHS – TBA
2009 (INTERSCOPE)
We don’t know too much about Yeah Yeah Yeahs forthcoming, third LP. Aside from the band telling us it sounds nothing like Show Your Bones, and “VERY different from last year’s EP” Is Is, and “not much like anything you’ve heard from us before.” But does it sound like Yeah Yeah Yeahs? “YOU BET YOU’RE SWEET ASS IT DOES.” Fair enough. Also, the kitten factor is very high on this record. It’s out sometime next year. In the meantime, there’s always Native Korean Rock.
KINGS OF CONVENIENCE – QUIET IS THE NEW LOUD (WORKING TITLE)
It’s been too long since we’ve had a KoC record — 2004′s Riot On An Empty Street was their last — but all signs (and this recent Progress Report) point to Eirik Glambek Bøe and Erland Øye putting the finishing touches to a new album in the very near future. The duo are back and forth between a studio in Bergen, Norway and another outside Reggio Emilia, Italy, finishing the twelve-song set slated for release in ’09. Why’s it taken so long? “Recording a song is like drawing a perfect circle, but we are determined.” Much like KoC’s fans. (Also, the working title is Quiet IS The New Loud, which is distinct from 2001′s Quiet Is The New Loud by one capital letter, so keep it straight, editors.)
BLACK LIPS – 200 MILLION THOUSAND
FEBRUARY 24 (DIE SLAUGHTERHAUS/VICE MUSIC)
You can look forward to 14 tracks from Black Lips’ followup to 2007′s Good Bad Not Evil in ’09. For 200 Million Thousand, the band’s summoned cameos from King Khan, Bradford Cox (whose track may or may not make the cut), and possibly a Wu-Tang member. They Progress Reported to us that the album is more melodic and better produced, but still recorded live (minus vocals and overdubs) to “capture the energy that comes from playing together the first couple times.” Also, apparently 200 Million Thousand has no particular meaning, so it’s up to you (no really, etc.).
BEIRUT – MARCH OF THE ZAPOTEC
FEBRUARY 1 (POMPEII/BA DA BING)
We told you about Zach Condon ditching The Flying Club Cup‘s France for a pair of conjoined EPs due in February. Well, February’s getting closer. The six stately horn-drenched songs on March Of The Zapotec, were recorded, in part, in Mexico and the Dutch-ly named Holland includes five ambient/Eno-esque bedroom tracks under Condon’s “Realpeople” moniker.
LILY ALLEN – IT’S NOT ME, IT’S YOU
FEBRUARY 10 (CAPITOL)
Earlier this year Lily promised her Alright, Still followup would be an “album with integrity and … it has been thought about by me, not just some thrown together last minute industry bullshizz.” So far, so fair: “The Fear“‘s got her rhapsodizing subversively and clever as ever, but the shift comes in the sounds, which trade the ska and hip hop camp for dance-pop full of glitz, acoustic guitar, strings, and synths. We’ll have to wait ’til February to hear where the rest of it’s going, but if you want more try “Everyone’s At It” for now.
“The Fear”
BLIKK FANG – TBA
MGMT had an early and vocal champion in Kevin Barnes, and now that both have found surreal success with their respective takes on glam and psychedelic pop, it’s a sensible time for a collaboration. Blikk Fang features the of Montreal mastermind and MGMT’s Andrew VanWyngarden (a pair of guys you all happen to love), and 2009 will see their debut. Barnes described the sound to Rock Daily as “a sort of soulful prog,” adding the duo would turn out “a pretty schizophrenic, crazy album.” Also, Jon Brion might be getting involved? Perfect. Working titles to songs thus far: “Hypnotic Agents”, “Dead Dogs”, and “Pleasure Cunt.” Also perfect.
DAN DEACON – BROMST
MARCH (CARPARK)
It’s fair to say Dan Deacon took the iPod-shuffle-on-a-banana-based batshit-insane beats and dance-tag parties thing further than anyone would’ve expected. That’s because it was much more fun than anyone would’ve expected. But for Bromst, Dan’s ostensibly turning the page on Spiderman Of The Rings‘ hipster pied piper thing and getting in touch with his roots as a music conservatory-trained electro-acoustic composer. He’s promised an album with more emotional range, arranged for many parts and various instruments. We saw the unveiling of this new incarnation of Deacon in Brooklyn recently, complete with a percussion, mallet, and synth-heavy 14-piece ensemble. There were hip-hop scratched vocal-samples in the mix and darker, more deliberate beats, if perhaps a lack of tonal, total focus. We still have to see how good it all is, but in terms of narrative and trajectory, this oughta be one of the year’s more interesting releases.
MASTODON – CRACK THE SKYE
MARCH (WARNER BROS/REPRISE)
When Mastodon vocalist/bassist Troy Sanders sat down and did a Progress Report, he mentioned, among other things, that Crack The Skye “is a departure from everything we’ve previously recorded in the sense that we kinda strapped on our aeroshells and departed from Earth for a while, and then captained to the ethereal element of the universe and kind of slept on the roof of the world for a while to get a perspective on this record.” He also mentioned King Crimson, Yes, and Frank Zappa. Add this to this year’s reunion of death metal/jazz fusion pioneers Cynic, and it seems like putting the hardcore prog in progressive American metal isn’t just for Dream Theater anymore.
ANTONY & THE JOHNSONS – THE CRYING LIGHT
JANUARY 20 (SECRETLY CANADIAN)
Visually/conceptually, the album art for Antony & The Johnsons’ forthcoming album The Crying Light is linked to his recent Another World EP. We know the new collection’s dedicated to the dancer Kazuo Ohno, but outside of “Another World,” we don’t yet know what it sounds like. Can’t wait to hear “Her Eyes Are Underneath The Ground” and especially “Epilepsy Is Dancing.” For now, here’s the tracklist.
“Another World”
THE DECEMBERISTS – HAZARDS OF LOVE
MARCH 24 (CAPITOL)
After three volumes of Always The Bridesmaid singles collections, the Decemberists have scheduled the release of a full LP for 2009. And surprise! It has a very Decemberists-y tracklist. Expect cameos from Jim James, Robyn Hitchcock, Becky Stark, and Shara Worden. And also expect song titles like “Hazards Of Love 1 (The Prettiest Whistles Won’t Wrestle the Thistles Undone).” Only Meloy.
LIGHTNING BOLT – TBA
We know it’s recorded and not much else, but judging where the guys left off on 2005′s Hypermagic Mountain, we still have plenty of reason to be excited.
M. WARD – HOLD TIME
FEBRUARY 17 (MERGE)
After lending some cred and craft to the AM Gold of She & Him, Matt Ward turns his sights and sounds inward with Hold Time. The followup to 2006′s excellent Post-War boasts 14 tracks and quite a guest list: Grandaddy’s Jason Lytle, Lucinda Williams, DeVotchka’s Tom Hagerman, and yes that actress he’s always hanging out with.
MORRISSEY – YEARS OF REFUSAL
FEBRUARY 17 (ATTACK/LOST HIGHWAY)
As more info comes out about Morrissey’s Years Of Refusal we find ourselves as curious about the dozen new songs as we are about what the heck to make of the cover art. First single “I’m Throwing My Arms Around Paris” is reportedly out 2/9, but we’ve already heard a live version. Other very Mozzy track titles include “Sorry Doesn’t Help,” “I’m OK By Myself,” “Something Is Squeezing My Skull” and “One Day Goodbye Will Be Farewell.”
“That’s How People Grow Up” (Live on Letterman)
DOVES – TBA
APRIL (ATRALWERKS)
The fourth album from UK’s Doves still doesn’t have a title, although its lead single does. The track, titled “Kingdom Of Rust,” has “a country-ish shuffle beat” according to frontman Jimi Goodwin. So that’s one hint of the Some Cities-follow-up’s sound. Need more? Kraftwerk and Can are namechecked in this Billboard piece. Color us curious. And excited. If you can’t wait, try out these Doves bits that might possibly be on the record maybe but probably not.
MIDLAKE – COURAGE OF OTHERS
The Denton quintet Midlake reported to Progress Report that they’re hard at work on a followup to 2006′s Trials Of Van Occupanther. Drummer McKenzie Smith described Courage Of Others‘ general feel: “There’s a British folk scene of late ’60s stuff. That stuff has been influential to us on this album. It’s less Fleetwood Mac-y, America.” Instead, they’ve also been listening to Fairport Convention, Incredible String Band, and plenty of Jethro Tull. We don’t know too much else, but we’re pretty sure what kind of coffee they’ve been drinking in the studio.
NEKO CASE – MIDDLE CYCLONE
MARCH 20 (ANTI-)
We’ve seen the eye-catching album art, watched the making of, and even heard the live version of Middle Cyclone‘s take on Harry Nilsson’s “Don’t Forget Me.” No worries, we haven’t forgotten you, Ms. Case. In fact, her first solo album since 2006′s Fox Confessor Brings The Flood is looking like it’ll be her most quietly homespun epic effort to date: Check out the piano setup and frog chirp in the teaser if you don’t believe us.
“I’m An Animal” (Live at Bumbershoot)
U2 – NO LINE ON THE HORIZON
MARCH 3 (ISLAND)
Thanks to Bono’s constant headline grabbing global do-goodery it feels like U2′s never left, but the band hasn’t had an album out since 2004′s How To Dismantle An Atomic Bomb. That changes in March, when the Irish icons release their 12th album No Line On The Horizon, featuring a blockbuster production trio in Brian Eno, Danny Lanois, and Steve Lillywhite. Too many cooks, or the Dream Team of anthemic arena rock production? You can find out in a few months. Or dig up those songs that leaked to YouTube when Bono was blasting ‘em out his French villa.
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In addition to these records which are, for all intents and purposes, sure shots for ’09, we’ve got an ever growing wishlist of albums we have no word on but are dying to see materialize. Like, great EPs and tracks, but how about a full LP, Salem? Also maybe 2009 would be a nice time for Sufjan to tackle another one of those states, considering Yes We Can and the reemergence of American pride and all that. And what happened to the Avalanches? But whatever. My Bloody Valentine. Please.
Feel free to post in the comments with your most anticipated releases for next year, or just the ones at the top of your own wishlist. To 2009.
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Especially looking forward to these in 2009:
Fever Ray
Imogen Heap
Yeah Yeah Yeahs
And when will there be new albums from:
The Knife
Arcade Fire
Clap Your Hands Say Yeah
The New Pornographers
The National
And I still hope that The Postal Service will make a second album.
can’t wait for the YYYs new ablbum,,,really looking forward to it. YEAH YEAH YEAHS RULE!
also eager to hear Lily Allen’s new album. Alright, Still was amazing.
Raise High the Roof Beam just released news of an album in May. I can’t wait, their recordings are incredible
time for a full Wale album
TRUE THAT.
um….giant drag.
WAVVES – WAVVVES
haha dont forget kanye’s got one coming out this summer supposedly?
new album by the grails
yes the vibes will be strong
animal collective and grizzly bear suck balls – so terrible
looking forward to andrew bird, m. ward, and whatever ryan adams puts out on merge records (possibly/hopefully)
LOL @ the idiot.
Yeah RYAN ADAMS. TOTALLY
animal collective and grizzly bear suck balls – so terrible
looking forward to andrew bird, m. ward, and whatever ryan adams puts out on merge records (possibly/hopefully)
Yeah, I can’t wait to hear more “white, middle of the road, regurgitated indie/boring pop/rock!” Franz Ferdinand, Arctic Monkeys, Klaxons, The Strokes(washed up!), Metric, New Pornographers, Decemberists, The National – give me a break. They all blow!
ADOBE SLABS
BROSPORT IS THE JAM OF A LIFETIME
You?re halfway to fully grown
You?ve got a real good shot
You?ve got so much inside
Let it come right out
i too am losing my mind in anticipation over my girls and brosport… the transitions on the live cd are insane, and their voices and shouts complement their grooves perfectly
http://somepeopleridethewave.wordpress.com/ <—my top 100 albums of ’08, no bs
I have very, very high hopes for the Warp debut of Nice Nice, quite possibly the best live band I have ever seen.
Someone needs to mention Mastodon.
someone needs to read the original post
Peter Bjorn and John, The Juan Maclean
METRIC!
Ted Leo and the Pharmacists. And maybe the Condo Fucks?
I’m holding out for new Silversun Pickups, Muse and Arcade Fire. SSPU and Muse’s last albums were both in mid-06, and AF’s last album was nearly 2 years ago (and I can’t figure out how to order Miroir Noir).
GRIZZLY BEAR FTW
This album is going to be so ridiculously incredible, we won’t know what hit us. I. Can’t. Wait.
G R I Z Z L Y B E A R G R I Z Z L Y B E A R G R I Z Z L Y B E A R G R I Z Z L Y B E A R G R I Z Z L Y B E A R G R I Z Z L Y B E A R G R I Z Z L Y B E A R G R I Z Z L Y B E A R G R I Z Z L Y B E A R G R I Z Z L Y B E A R G R I Z Z L Y B E A R G R I Z Z L Y B E A R G R I Z Z L Y B E A R G R I Z Z L Y B E A R G R I Z Z L Y B E A R G R I Z Z L Y B E A R G R I Z Z L Y B E A R G R I Z Z L Y B E A R
me neither me neither me neither ME NEITHER!!! it’s going to be sickingly good.
bright eyes, bright eyes, bright eyes
possibly a new Panda Bear album? it would be quite a year for noah if so
animal collective, grizzly bear, my bloddy valentine, arcade fire
HOLY SHIT if this happens ill be happy…
Uhm, they missed someone…PARAMORE!!
Oh, heaven forbid someone forget paramore…
the new NASA collaborative album…everything ive heard thus far sounds amazing
the new Annie?
Where’s Mantis – Umphrey’s McGee?
Miles Kurosky solo record
new Wilco
METRIC?! Where’s that on the list. I’m glad to hear about Kings of Convenience. I feel like there are more I’m forgetting, but I’m most excited about Metric.
Lighting Fucking Bolt.
yea definitely really pumped for the new Decemberists album…..
i don’t understand why Noble Beast is apparently not excitement worthy …
in re: Andrew Bird
It leaked and they weren’t wild on it in their “premature evaluation”
Neither am I frankly.
GOMEZ! MARCH 31
voxtrot, come back
In regards to Kings of Convenience, HELL YES.
Don’t think they were mentioned in the comments above, but also Burial’s DJ Kicks and the latest record from The Radio Dept.
One album that I’m sure will be excellent is the new Elvis Perkins album. Ash Wednesday was fantastic for anyone who hasn’t heard it. He has 3 new songs on his website that will be on his new one.
http://elvisperkinsindearland.com/
indeed….those epid tracks sound so good!!!!
ST. VINCENT!!!!!
Joanna, Joanna, how long will thee tarry?. Ye art the only one we want!
most of the core anticon artists have records coming out, i’m most excited for why?’s new one that was recorded at the same time as alopecia, and also themselves. i think sole has one too
ASOBI SEKSU
COME ON GUYS.
me. well, I’m excited about it at least.
Also very stoked for the new Neko Case – It’s going to own pretty hard.
Sufjan, The National and 65daysofstatic
and what about the new Jesus & Mary Chain ?
And what about the Jesus & Mary Chain ? can’t wait…
Emm Gryner
Wale
The Thermals
Lights
I’ll probably be just as/more excited about Arcade Fire, Boards of Canada and Bright Eyes when they’re actually confirmed.
Oh, and Get Guilty > Slow Wonder
not mentioned yet:
teenage fanclub
preston school of industry
joel plaskett emergency (3xcd)
yo la tengo (?)
weakerthans
eels
sonic youth
merge’s score box set
sebadoh or lou barlow
art brut
how about cotton jone’s “paranoid cocoon?”
I’m looking forward to that to!
trashcan sinatras. believe that.
Gearing up for the Grizzly Bear.
I’m very excited for Midlake. Not so excited for Beirut.
And also very excited for Bon Iver’s Blood Bank EP, Andrew Bird’s Noble Beast, and if Breathe Owl Breathe will ever release their full-length…
Shilpa Ray.
Chinese Democracy 2!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Yeah, i am really excited about yeah yeah yeah’s new album but I agree with honkh honk, waht about Asobi Seksu’ new album “Hush” and Arcade Fire will release a new LP?
Looking forward to Harlem Shakes, Passion Pit, The Veils, The Thermals, Arctic Monkeys, The Answering Machine, The Maccabees, The Rakes, Twisted Wheel, Bombay Bicycle Club, Flashguns, White LIes, Arcade Fire, Amazing Baby, The National, Clap your hands say yeah!, Yeah Yeah Yeah’s, Illinois, Pela, Cheeky Cheeky and the Nosebleeds, Jeremy Enigk, Mellowdrone, and a host of others that we don’t even know of yet.
Im on drugs
animal collective could record themselves taking a shit and i’d buy it.
They already did on their last album. I got a band for you that will blow your fuckin mind. Jethro Tull.
And that goes to show you are a total idiot…
Most of the bands people listen to cant find a tune or melody to save their life. I actually was being sarcastic but if you want the truth, the fact is people still listen to and know of Jethro Tull’s music 30 years later. I doubt the same will be said for Grizzly Bear, a lot of good music is out there now, but its not like its groundbreaking. I enjoy a lot of todays music, but I don’t see Grizzly Bear having an Aqualung, neither will bands like Deerhunter. Playing in front of those “special” 500 people a night who know who you are doesn’t make you good. Doesn’t make you bad either, just means you’re less likely to be remembered. I am sure a lot of people on this message board think Muse is shit, but I tell you what, people will talk about them for a long time, cause if you’ve seen their live show, its worth it, and they will be remembered for it.
I will definitely be listening to Grizzly Bear 30 years from now. and passing their beautiful tunes along to anyone I meet in the time between.
That is awesome that you like them. I am just annoyed at everyone who thinks something sucks because it either stood the test of time, or more the just the kids in the “know” like them. Im not saying Grizzly Bear sucks, just saying they will be lucky if they have the notoriety of a Jethro Tull.
maybe they won’t have the notoriety by millions of fans and be remembered by everyone but I think that GB puts on a terrific live show, that will certainly be remembered by me. I see what you’re trying to say here, but I think that the bands who are doing what they love now and their records and live shows are appreciated by their fans then that’s all that really matters, right?
I am completely in tune with what are saying. I guess it doesn’t matter what anyone thinks if you dig what you are listening to. Thats the important thing. I guess my point isn’t to compare Jethro Tull to Grizzly Bear or Animal Collective, that comment was tongue in cheek, but then I was called an idiot for saying Jethro Tull (who I am not that huge a fan of by the way) would rock their world essentially. I have no problem with Grizzly Bear. I find them average, but to my tin ear, I prefer listening to the Band of Horses compared to Fleet Foxes, so its all personal. I guess at this point, nobody is really re inventing the musical wheel, so you just like what you like. One of the better bands I ever got to see live, cheap, and in a small venue was HUM. I still get chills thinking of that show.
also we’re talking about totally different musical landscapes now. jethro tull’s musical landscape and the current one. the onset of digital formats, the prominence of blogs. we’re beginning to see big mass music marketing facing problems. so the popularity of “smaller” bands like grizzly bear or animal collective is totally based on different experiences. they’re great and people recognize it. and i do think they’ll be remembered by a large group of people. no one ever said they’re gonna be household names or played in bars when we’re older. that’s sillly..
pj harvey + joh n parish is the only album i would add to this list. looking foward to hear those two together again.
Clipse- Till the Casket Drops??
You’re easily excited…
although I am mildly CURIOUS about the Lightning Bolt.
;-D
ALSO: I’m excited to a state of euphoria thinking that there might be a new Broadcast album in 2009.
ALSO ALSO: I can guarantee you right now that the debut DM Stith album, Heavy Ghost, will be one of the best albums of the year. Prepare for that. http://www.dmstith.com
hmmmm….steal it say it louder right?
ha actually ive had the album for a couple months and im in love with it. im so excited for people to hear it. i really think its gonna blow some minds. im glad your blog is excited about it too!
Corn Maiden
Jungle Butt
The Dirty Diapers
Cold Toes
Three Color Copies
Best 5 bands of 2009…start searching now.
I am not so excited about any of those albums. Maybe Yeah, Yeah, Yeahs. As other’s here I will be more excited with White Lies, The Pains of Being Pure At Heart, Metric, It Hugs Back…and yes, Silversun Pickups!!
Waiting:
Metric
MALAJUBE!!!!!
Patrick Watson!!!!!!
Handsome Furs
Lightning Bolt? YAYAY!!!
What I’m looking forward to in 2009: The 3rd O.S.I. record, Mike Patton’s Mondo Cane, a new Fantômas, the debut of Crudo (Dan the Automator & Mike Patton), more John Zorn including Masada Book Two releases (one with Dave Douglas & Uri Caine), the new U2 record in March, Medeski Martin & Wood’s Radiolarians 2 & 3, another Nellie McKay, Steven Wilson’s cover version VI, Porcupine Tree in September, Galactic Cowboys guitarist Wally Farkas’ solo debut, The Zappa Family Trust’s Lumpy Money, solo albums by Jurassic 5 rappers Chali 2Na & Akil the MC, Eisley’s 3rd record, new Megadeth, new Dream Theater, Derek Webb’s “electronic-tinged” album, new Incubus, three OutKast-related releases, Yann Tiersen’s Tabarly (a stateside release, please?), OSSO string quartet’s debut, Wussy’s 3rd record and/or The Magic Words debut record, a new Ani DiFranco (based on Sir Isaac Newton’s Law of Ani DiFranco Will Release Something Every Nine Months), and a 5th Lagunitas Frank Zappa beer (might I suggest Cruisin’ with Ruben and the Jets Pale Ale, Uncle Meat Porter, or Hot Rats Stout?).
And some maybes (as far as “maybe they’ll come out” if we’re lucky)… Secret Chiefs 3′s long awaited-always promised-never delivered Book of Souls, the Daniel Johns / Luke Steel project called Hathaway/Palmer, another Sufjan Stevens state album, Carissa’s Wierd singer Jenn Ghetto’s 3rd S album, Saviour Machine’s Legend III:II (8 years in the making?), Celldweller’s sophomore album, another Peter Mulvey (he’s due), George Hrab’s 6th album, Incubus guitarist Michael Einziger’s end.>vacuum project, the debut from Ken Andrews’ Los Angeles Digital Noise Academy project…
~Dan
http://jazzsick.wordpress.com/
sexy fetus muffin! how could you leave them off the list, assface!
For us here at THE RECOMMENDER music blog, we are most excited about albums from La Roux, V V Brown and Little Boots! Year of the female solo artists anyone???
Blog is here – http://therecommender.net
you forgot the two best albums
deer tick
marissa nadler
Nicole Atkins, AC Newman, Midlake, The National, Decemberists and the Scott Walker tribute album which has Saint Etienne, Dot Allison, Damon & Naomi, Laurie Anderson, Ulrich Schnauss, The Duke Spitit on it- will be out along with 30 Century Man on DVD in Spring
If you’ve made it all the way down here, you should probably refresh the page. And start again.
animal collective leaked
http://www.mediafire.com/?yjfmnmiw1wd
highly anticipating the new Dirty Projectors album and the debut LP of Sholi
You forgot the 2 new forthcoming albums by : the pAper chAse : ..”someday this could all be yours’/// or some shit like that…John Congleton said he has never been happier with a final product..I CANT WAIT>
I know info is scarce on it, but the new Joanna Newsom album should be popping up in 09 and thats about as exciting to me as Obama’s inauguration. Joanna Newsom is to Lilly Allen as Angels are to garden gnomes.
Also Patrick Wolf? You know you’re excited in the pants for Battle, and Battles of Love???
Heres to hoping U2′s album is a dud. Shutup bono!
burial
Avett Brothers!!
Bruce Peninsula (folk choir) …. these folks deserve all the success that’s soon to be theirs i think…
http://radio3.cbc.ca/nmc/artist.aspx?name=Bruce-Peninsula
I’m looking forward to the debut from Dent May & His Magnificent Ukelele.
whatever happened to menomena? new album? yes/ no?
AVETT BROTHERS! Here here!
in regards to Merriweather Post Pavilion
it fucking got leaked.
so those few of you who download music illegally wont have to wait
The new Animal Collective sucks so much! I heard it yesterday. AC is one of my favorite bands too. Big disappointment. Also, would everyone PLEASE get off Department of Eagles and Grizzly Bear’s nuts!?
???
new animal collective is very good.
so are grizzly bear and man man. dept of eagles is meh but doesnt suck.
you have horrible taste.
ROBERT POLLARD!!!
I don’t care how “90′s” y’all might think he is. I don’t care if he’s 82. I don’t care that he puts out albums like they’re the daily newspaper.
I will forever swallow every nugget that emerges from his glorious hinder!!!
Here’s to the true believers – loyal before and after the trendsurfing herds.
Ok I don’t care who you are there are 3 albums we want more then anything to come out.
1. NEUTRAL MILK HOTEL
2. My Bloody Valentine
3. Sonic Youth
If anyone thinks differently please tell me why
I’m surprised more people didn’t say Akron/Family. I think that their next album will be out next year. Love is Simple was so good so I got high expectations.
some of these im sorta lookin forward to,but what im really psyched about are the new ones coming from:
cursive
mewithoutyou
twilight singers
lawrence arms
thorns of life
!!!!!!
can’t fuckin wait for those!!!
I’d like to be the 50th person here to chime in and say GRIZZLY BEAR for the win.
I think Bon Iver has an album coming out sometime next year as well. I am curious to see if it will be as amazing as his first.
These are the blips that are blinking the brightest on my 2009 radar: Guster, Doves, Phoenix, Cake, Brookville, a doubleshot from Erlend in the form of new Kings of Convenience and Whitest Boy Alive albums and, though I’m not holding my breath (much), a rumored release from the Beastie Boys, of which the most recent date I’ve heard whispered is “May”…
At this point, I don’t see anyone topping MPP. Whoops, I downloaded it. Whoops, it’s fucking amazing.
Hoping Grizzly Bear, Joanna (if it happens), or Arcade Fire still give it their all to top it.
If you go into the year that hasn’t started by saying it’s close to impossible for anyone to beat MPP when you haven’t heard any other 2009 albums yet, you will probably end your year saying “I was right” “MPP is the best thing ever” because you are clearly an obsessed AC fan.
I’m pretty sure everyone else understood the effect I was going for there.
really? after all this, you’re not looking forward to third eye blind’s new one? come on.
Remeber this name: BRUCE PENINSULA. By the end of ’09, you’ll all be thanking me.
when watching that video for “the fear” by lily allen, i laughed when i thought of the casting call for the people dressed as balloons
Best album of 2009 will be from My Vitriol. Hands down.
How about John Frusciante’s new album The Eympeream. The one song that has been released from it sounds great.
What about modest mouse? did people forget about them.. jeeeez
they didn’t put camera obscura on here, did they?
i think they’re releasing one early ’09. i’m lookin’ forward to that.
Akron Family. Mind Blower new album out on Dead Oceans April. Human Eye out fall ’09
Some good picks, but I’m especially looking forward to the new Andrew Bird album and the Bon Iver EP