MY ALBUMS FROM 2009 TV

On top of that are a parade of new songs, traditionals and covers from acts like The Arcade Fire, Sufjan Stevens, Andrew Bird and Iron & Wine. The result is a double album featuring collaborations that include David Byrne with The Dirty Projectors, Feist with Grizzly Bear, Feist with Ben Gibbard, Conor Oberst with Gillian Welch, The Books with Jose Gonzalez, and Bryce Dessner with Antony, and Aaron Dessner with Bon Iver’s Justin Vernon. Various Artists – Dark Was the Night įor its 20th AIDS benefit release, The Red Hot Organization enlisted Aaron and Bryce Dessner of The National to curate.

So when Macero brashly asks “Are you gonna buy a record or what?” on “Picking Scabs,” you’ll find yourself, perhaps surprisingly, nodding: “Yes, please.” Austin L.

And yet, it combines perfectly with his galloping, jangly guitar, his bandmate Zach Jeffries’ organ-aping keyboards, Travis Thompson’s excitable bass and supportive backing vocals and Philip Dougherty subtle, tasteful drumming. His polarizing voice is the first thing anyone wants to discuss about Alabama’s Thomas Function. Josh Macero’s snotty, high-pitched vocals recall halcyon-era Black Francis, filled with feral yelps and frantic questions. Thomas Function – In the Valley of Sickness

But lest we forget all the great music that came out in the last 12 months, here are our picks for the Best Albums of 2009.Ģ5.

MY ALBUMS FROM 2009 TV

We spent the month of November considering The Best of the Decade, from albums and TV shows to books and comedians.

My albums from 2009