2009....In Music

A Listmania! list by Mr. H Chinaski "Professional Alcohlic" (England)
 
The Beatles In Mono
1.  The Beatles In Mono by The Beatles
The list author says:
  "Surely the musical event of the year. Finally I can throw out those old CD editions, wasn't Revolver dreadful. Now it's perfect again. YEA!!!!"
£179.87   Used & New from: £80.00
4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (109 customer reviews) | 17 customer discussions

Merriweather Post Pavilion
2.  Merriweather Post Pavilion by Animal Collective
The list author says:
  "Animal Collective really came of age this year. After 7 great albums they finally released their masterpeice. Who knows where they'll go from here."
£4.49   Used & New from: £2.98
3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (52 customer reviews)

The Catalogue: Remastered
3.  The Catalogue: Remastered by Kraftwerk
The list author says:
  "Oh, how great was it to hear all these classic albums over again?. The 5 album run from 'Autobahn' to 'Computer World' is  truly monumental."
£64.99   Used & New from: £55.00
4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (26 customer reviews)

Keep An Eye on the Sky..
4.  Keep An Eye on the Sky.. by Big Star
The list author says:
  "The biggest surprise of the year, who knew all those old Big Star/Alex Chilton demos would sound so fantastic."
£57.00   Used & New from: £36.50
5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews) | 1 customer discussion

Crazy Rhythms
5.  Crazy Rhythms by Feelies
The list author says:
  "A new discovery for me. Kinda wonder how I never really heard them before. A great re-issue."
£6.79   Used & New from: £4.99
4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)

Veckatimest
6.  Veckatimest by Grizzly Bear
The list author says:
  "Another new America landmark. 'Two Weeks' is surely the song of the year?. Like a modern day Beach Boys, this bears got claws!!!!!!! (sorry)"
£8.49   Used & New from: £3.23
4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)

Embryonic (Standard)
7.  Embryonic (Standard) by The Flaming Lips
The list author says:
  "A wonderful comeback from The Lips. 'Embryonic' is arguably their best work this decade."
£4.39   Used & New from: £1.74
4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (26 customer reviews) | 2 customer discussions

Primary Colours
8.  Primary Colours by The Horrors
The list author says:
  "Listening to this makes me feel 15 all over again. The Horrors really stepped-up to the plate with this one. Best British release this year."
£6.99   Used & New from: £5.46
3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (23 customer reviews)

Two Dancers
9.  Two Dancers by Wild Beasts
The list author says:
  "Quickly followed by this. Any fans of The Associates or The Smiths need to check this band out."
£6.53   Used & New from: £2.88
4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (38 customer reviews)

Sticky Fingers
10.  Sticky Fingers by The Rolling Stones
The list author says:
  "An extensive re-issue for The Stones this year (apart from 'Exile', sort it out). What they lack in extras, they more than make up for in sound quality."
£5.99   Used & New from: £5.24
4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (39 customer reviews)

Where The Action Is! Los Angeles Nuggets 1965-1968
11.  Where The Action Is! Los Angeles Nuggets 1965-1968 by Various Artists
The list author says:
  "Personally I still prefer the San Francisco boxset, but this was still superb. A great introduction for any new-comer."
£33.99
4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)

Kid A [2CD & DVD]
12.  Kid A [2CD & DVD] by Radiohead
The list author says:
  "Did we really need a re-issue of a 8 year old album?. Oh well at least it meant this masterpeice got a few more spins on my CD player."
£12.95   Used & New from: £7.19
4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (413 customer reviews)

Reckoning
13.  Reckoning by R.E.M.
The list author says:
  "Now this did need a re-issue. Absolutly essential R.E.M album. Peerless."
£11.77   Used & New from: £8.44
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)

Bitte Orca
14.  Bitte Orca by The Dirty Projectors
The list author says:
  "Another great American release. The Projectors have always been threatening to release a modern classic and now they finally have. Good Work."
£9.97   Used & New from: £8.70
4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)

Neil Young: Archives, Vol. 1: 1963-1972 [10 Disc Box Set + Book] [Blu-ray] [2009]
15.  Neil Young: Archives, Vol. 1: 1963-1972 [10 Disc Box Set + Book] [Blu-ray] [2009] DVD ~ Neil Young
The list author says:
  "Wow, this box is hefty. Neil Young with all the bells & whistles. Can't wait for Volume 2."
Used & New from: £299.99
3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews) | 1 customer discussion

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It's Blitz!
16.  It's Blitz! by Yeah Yeah Yeahs
The list author says:
  "Is it wrong to be smitten with the lovely Karen O?. Great comeback from these New York scenesters. Yet another band who hit a career high this year."
£5.49   Used & New from: £2.95
4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (29 customer reviews) | 1 customer discussion

Album
17.  Album by Girls
The list author says:
  "Bought this purely on the strength of 'Lust For Life', the rest of the album is eaquily great. Very promising debut."
£6.29   Used & New from: £4.81
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)

xx (Digipack)
18.  xx (Digipack) by The xx
The list author says:
  "As is this. Dark & seductive, the minimilist feel is refreshing and it's nice to see a British band trying something new again."
£7.39   Used & New from: £3.37
4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (104 customer reviews)

Ladies & Gentlemen We Are Floating In Space
19.  Ladies & Gentlemen We Are Floating In Space by Spiritualized
The list author says:
  "The 1997 masterpiece, with added extra's and a superb re-design of the original artwork. Lovingly crafted, this is one of the finest British albums."
£19.98   Used & New from: £18.71
5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)

Judy Sucks Lemon For Breakfast
20.  Judy Sucks Lemon For Breakfast by Cornershop
The list author says:
  "Released in late summer, this was yet another great comeback. Seven years on since 'Handcream For A Generation', this was every bit as good."
£13.00   Used & New from: £6.50
4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)

Dark Days/Light Years
21.  Dark Days/Light Years by Super Furry Animals
The list author says:
  "Seriously, this is a great year for the more 'mature' artists. SFA yet again prove their undeniable genius with an album peppered with Krautrock leanings."
£4.41   Used & New from: £3.19
4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (24 customer reviews)

Cut
22.  Cut by Slits
The list author says:
  "Another welcome reissue for this seminal post-punk record. Proof that Girl Power was around way before The Spice Girls!!!!."
£9.49   Used & New from: £8.07
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)

Midlife: A Beginner's Guide To Blur
23.  Midlife: A Beginner's Guide To Blur by Blur
The list author says:
  "A much better introduction to the 90's band than any best-of. A great mix of classic singles and more obscure album tracks."
£3.80   Used & New from: £0.98
4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (16 customer reviews)

Oh My God, Charlie Darwin
24.  Oh My God, Charlie Darwin by The Low Anthem
The list author says:
  "One of only a handful of truly great Americana releases this year (also Felice Brothers & Richmond Fontaine). Similar to Fleet Foxes & Bon Iver."
£4.49   Used & New from: £4.13
4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (20 customer reviews)

Paul's Boutique: 20th Anniversary Edition
25.  Paul's Boutique: 20th Anniversary Edition by Beastie Boys
The list author says:
  "Another great reissue series. This was the pick of the bunch. Innoventive and inspiring in equal measures."
£22.81   Used & New from: £8.75
4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)

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