Best of 2009 (subject to change)

A Listmania! list by Man Without a Soul (London)
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Embryonic (Standard)
1.  Embryonic (Standard) by The Flaming Lips
The list author says:
  "Equal parts hypnotic and chaotic, euphoric and psychotic - 'Embryonic' is a wonder to behold. Album of the year. Key Tracks - Watching the Planets, Powerless, Worm Mountain, Gemini Syringes"
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Merriweather Post Pavilion
2.  Merriweather Post Pavilion by Animal Collective
The list author says:
  "Pipped at the post by the original freak pop pioneers this still has to go down as an absolute triumph and career high water mark...for now. Key Tracks - Bluish, Guys Eyes, Brother Sport, My Girls"
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Bitte Orca
3.  Bitte Orca by The Dirty Projectors
The list author says:
  "These exotic, bafflingly complex songs will have everyone from Byrne to Bowie and Wainwright to Hegarty pricking up their ears in envy. Key Tracks - The Bride, Two Doves, Useful Chamber, Stillness"
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Tarot Sport
4.  Tarot Sport by Fuck Buttons
The list author says:
  "An electronic/trance album informed by post-rock - it sounds absolutely huge. Key Tracks - Flight of the Feathered Serpent, Olympians, Surf Solar, Space Mountain"
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Veckatimest
5.  Veckatimest by Grizzly Bear
The list author says:
  "The Grizzle up the ante with this complex, genre defying enigma of an album. Key Tracks - Ready Able, Southern Point, Two Weeks, Foreground"
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Hospice
6.  Hospice by The Antlers
The list author says:
  "Plays like an open invitation to weep - fans of Okkervil River, Arcade Fire, NMH and Bon Iver will all find much to love on this perfectly crafted debut. Key Tracks - Two, Atrophy, Sylvia, Epilogue"
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Sometimes I Wish We Were An Eagle
7.  Sometimes I Wish We Were An Eagle by Bill Callahan
The list author says:
  "A quite beautiful record that sounds somewhat like Cohen meets 'Bryter Layter'. Genius string arrangements. Key Tracks - Wind & Dove, My Friend, Ed Cain"
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Beware
8.  Beware by Bonnie Prince Billy
The list author says:
  "The most consistent Will Oldham release since 'Master & Everyone' - this could be his greatest album so far. Key Tracks - Without Work, I Won't Ask Again, You Don't Love Me, Beware Your Only Friend"
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Travel The Galaxy
9.  Travel The Galaxy by Ed Rush
The list author says:
  "Intense drum n bass with a sci fi fixation. Key Tracks - Temper, Chubrub, G-Force Jesus, City 17"
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We Used to Think the Freeway Sounded Like a River
10.  We Used to Think the Freeway Sounded Like a River by Richmond Fontaine
The list author says:
  "As perfect a Fontaine album as you could hope for - Willy's lyrics pull no punches and the musical backdrop is flawless alt country. Key Tracks - 43, The Boyfriends, The Pull, Two Alone"
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Dark Night Of The Soul (Digipack)
11.  Dark Night Of The Soul (Digipack) by Sparklehorse
The list author says:
  "Finally officially released in 2010 this is best approached as the soundtrack to a film that never was. Lynch sprinkles his fairy dust everywhere. Key Tracks - Dark Night, Revenge, Just War, Star Eyes"
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Future Will Come
12.  Future Will Come by The Juan Maclean
The list author says:
  "Not another 80's influenced album I hear you cry - all I ask is please give this one a chance as it skirts close to genius in places. Key Tracks - One Day, Tonight, The Station"
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The Visitor
13.  The Visitor by Jim O'Rourke
The list author says:
  "O'Rourke forces the listener to engage with his latest creation as a singular whole as it comprises just one lengthy experimental instrumental. It is an absolute delight from start to finish."
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All My Friends Are Funeral Singers
14.  All My Friends Are Funeral Singers by Califone
The list author says:
  "Initially doesn't seem as rewarding a listen as 2006's 'Roots & Crowns' but persevere. A grower. Key Tracks - Krill, Giving Away the Bride, Better Angels, Alice Marble Gray"
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Wilco (the album)
15.  Wilco (the album) by Wilco
The list author says:
  "Wilco (the album) doesn't stand up as the definitive release by the band - more a welcome back to basics collection of consistent quality songs. Key Tracks - One Wing, Bull Black Nova, You & I"
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The Blue Record
16.  The Blue Record by Baroness
The list author says:
  "The metal release of the year - looser and more inviting than the latest Mastodon effort. Key Tracks - O'er Hell & Hide, Jake Leg, The Gnashing"
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Farm
17.  Farm by Dinosaur Jr.
The list author says:
  "The true gems on this release are the epics which launch into complete guitar abandon. Key Tracks - All the People, Ocean in the Way, I Don't Wanna Go There"
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Two Dancers
18.  Two Dancers by Wild Beasts
The list author says:
  "Ooooh, get you! You big show offs. You've out Antony'd Antony this year. Key Tracks - The Fun Powder Plot, Hooting & Howling, We Still Got the Taste"
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Fever Ray
19.  Fever Ray by Fever Ray
The list author says:
  "Exotic solo effort from The Knife singer - sounds like the Bladerunner soundtrack spliced with traditional ceremonial music from the Far East & Africa. Key Tracks - Concrete Walls, Seven, Dry & Dusty"
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Crying Light
20.  Crying Light by Antony and the Johnsons
The list author says:
  "Excellent follow up to 'I am a Bird Now' that excercises more restraint and finds Antony looking outside himself for inspiration. Key Tracks - Kiss My Name, Another World, Aeon"
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Dragonslayer
21.  Dragonslayer by Sunset Rubdown
The list author says:
  "Spencer strikes gold again after the underwhelming 'At Mount Zoomer' - this is a worthy follow up to 'Random Spirit Lover'. Key Tracks - 'Black Swan', 'You Go On Ahead', 'Idiot Heart'"
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Hymn to the Immortal Wind
22.  Hymn to the Immortal Wind by MONO
The list author says:
  "Highbrow near-classical post-rock with moments of sweeping melancholic beauty. Key Tracks - Ashes in the Snow, Silent Flight, Everlasting Light"
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Crack the Skye
23.  Crack the Skye by Mastodon
The list author says:
  "More conventional song writing so less of the peaks and valleys of Blood Mountain. A distinct Sabbath influence in evidence. Key Tracks - The Last Baron, The Czar, Quintessence"
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Wavering Radiant
24.  Wavering Radiant by Isis (Rock)
The list author says:
  "I don't think Isis will ever top 'Oceanic' but this is another impressively immersive listen. Key Tracks - Hand of the Host, Hall of the Dead, Threshold of Transformation"
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Klamath
25.  Klamath by Mark Eitzel
The list author says:
  "This year's 'hunker down in the cabin' winter classic is provided by the wiley old veteran Mark Eitzel. Key Tracks - Why I'm Bullsh*t, What Do You Got For Me, There's Someone Waiting"
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