Top 25 Albums of 2009

A Listmania! list by Richard (London)
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Wall of Arms
1.  Wall of Arms by The Maccabees
The list author says:
  "Such progress since their debut it's almost like another band. Superb throughout"
Used & New from: £5.00
4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)

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Primary Colours
2.  Primary Colours by The Horrors
The list author says:
  "What indie used to sound like. Sea within a sea is one of the outstanding tracks of the year"
£6.99   Used & New from: £4.98
3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (23 customer reviews)

To Lose My Life ...
3.  To Lose My Life ... by White Lies
The list author says:
  "80s references but with a modern confident sound. Excellent"
£5.77   Used & New from: £2.72
4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (75 customer reviews) | 1 customer discussion

Turning The Mind
4.  Turning The Mind by Maps
The list author says:
  "Maps go trance - manages to supass even his debut"
£9.27   Used & New from: £2.96
3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)

Union
5.  Union by Boxer Rebellion
The list author says:
  "Blistering and heartfelt throughout"
£6.90   Used & New from: £3.78
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (22 customer reviews)

Kingdom of Rust
6.  Kingdom of Rust by Doves
The list author says:
  "Up there with their very best"
£4.29   Used & New from: £1.47
4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (49 customer reviews)

xx (Digipack)
7.  xx (Digipack) by The xx
The list author says:
  "Absolutely sensational. The Cure meets the Cocteau Twin and Portishead"
£7.39   Used & New from: £3.08
4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (112 customer reviews)

Tarot Sport
8.  Tarot Sport by Fuck Buttons
The list author says:
  "The freshest most important dance record of 2009"
£9.67   Used & New from: £3.71
4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (18 customer reviews)

Horehound
9.  Horehound by The Dead Weather
The list author says:
  "Jack White's best band yet"
£4.93   Used & New from: £1.97
4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (25 customer reviews)

The First Days of Spring
10.  The First Days of Spring by Noah and the Whale
The list author says:
  "A massive departure from their debut and absolutely beautiful"
£5.60   Used & New from: £3.88
4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (33 customer reviews)

Conditions
11.  Conditions by The Temper Trap
The list author says:
  "Proof that they're more than a one-track band"
£6.07   Used & New from: £4.41
4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (38 customer reviews) | 1 customer discussion

I Had The Blues But I Shook Them Loose
12.  I Had The Blues But I Shook Them Loose by Bombay Bicycle Club
The list author says:
  "Majestic indie that surpasses their tender years"
£5.52   Used & New from: £3.47
4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (37 customer reviews) | 1 customer discussion

Manners
13.  Manners by Passion Pit
The list author says:
  "Funky 80s electro, simply brill"
£3.99   Used & New from: £1.67
3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews) | 1 customer discussion

Them Crooked Vultures
14.  Them Crooked Vultures by Them Crooked Vultures
The list author says:
  "Musicianship at its best. Never lets up"
£6.48   Used & New from: £1.68
4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (69 customer reviews)

A Brief History Of Love
15.  A Brief History Of Love by The Big Pink
The list author says:
  "A very significant  record with a diversity of sounds and styles"
£7.06   Used & New from: £2.03
3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)

Sounds Of The Universe
16.  Sounds Of The Universe by Depeche Mode
The list author says:
  "Only Violator betters this"
£2.25   Used & New from: £0.96
3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (78 customer reviews) | 1 customer discussion

Monsters Of Folk
17.  Monsters Of Folk by Monsters of Folk
The list author says:
  "Beautifully crafted folk rock"
£4.99   Used & New from: £2.59
4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)

In This Light And On This Evening
18.  In This Light And On This Evening by Editors
The list author says:
  "21st century Joy Division"
£3.99   Used & New from: £1.13
3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (63 customer reviews) | 2 customer discussions

The Resistance
19.  The Resistance by Muse
The list author says:
  "The best closing 3 tracks on any 2009 album, and the best they've produced"
£6.71   Used & New from: £2.03
4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (286 customer reviews) | 3 customer discussions

It's Blitz!
20.  It's Blitz! by Yeah Yeah Yeahs
The list author says:
  "Cracking opening and their best album"
£5.49   Used & New from: £1.68
4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (29 customer reviews) | 1 customer discussion

SEEK MAGIC
21.  SEEK MAGIC by Memory Tapes
The list author says:
  "Songs as you've never heard them"
£8.66   Used & New from: £2.96
4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)

Veckatimest
22.  Veckatimest by Grizzly Bear
The list author says:
  "Far from conventional but always compelling"
£8.48   Used & New from: £2.98
4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)

Riceboy Sleeps
23.  Riceboy Sleeps by Jonsi & Alex
The list author says:
  "Sometimes less is more - haunting"
£5.40   Used & New from: £4.85
4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (25 customer reviews)

Two Dancers
24.  Two Dancers by Wild Beasts
The list author says:
  "The Smiths go soporano"
£5.97   Used & New from: £2.83
4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (38 customer reviews)

Speech Therapy
25.  Speech Therapy by Speech Debelle
The list author says:
  "A worthy winner of the Mercury"
£2.75   Used & New from: £1.44
4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)

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