Here is what I enjoyed in 2009. These are not necessarily releases that came out in 2009.
Here are my picks:
Favorite release:
Rise Against - This cd got the most rotation. Just full of great hits like The Good Left Undone.
Best Comeback -
Alice in Chains - who would have ever thought that this band could come back, retain that classic AIC sound and produce one of their best cds since Jar of Flies. Everything I love about AIC is back!
Most Surprising Comeback
Creed - wow, I thought this band was done and buried, but they surprised everyone with a tour and killer single.
Band That I'm Really Sick Of
Has their ever been a week where Nickelback didn't have a single on the charts?
Best New Artist
Kings of Leon - They tore up the charts with a unique blend of vocals and smooth guitar licks.
2nd choice - Hollywood Undead - you get a bit of everything with these guys, rock, catchy rap, and creepy masks.
Band Names that I Hate -
Cavo, Veer Union, Pop Evil - Can't say why, but these names just annoy me and I don't like their music either.
Biggest Letdown -
Chickenfoot - Their release was pretty generic rock, nothing that made me wanna listen to it over and over.
MWB
11-05-09, 09:14 AM
Best New Artist
Kings of Leon - They tore up the charts with a unique blend of vocals and smooth guitar licks.
They've been around for ten years.
cungar
11-05-09, 09:25 AM
What do you expect from someone who thinks Creed is the comeback of the year?
MWB
11-05-09, 09:33 AM
What do you expect from someone who thinks Creed is the comeback of the year?
They're merely the "most-surprising" comeback of the year. Alice in Chains is the best comeback of the year. No word yet on what the worst comeback or least-surprising comebacks were.
Drexl
11-05-09, 09:43 AM
I don't think it counts as a comeback, but that Johnny Cash Remixed is the worst of something.
LiquidSky
11-05-09, 10:07 AM
Worst:
Lita Ford "Wicked Wonderland". A big ugly muddled shitty mess. Huge disappointment.
Groucho
11-05-09, 10:15 AM
I was stumbled across Juliette Lewis playing a show on DirecTV 101 network the other day. That is not only the worst rock of 2009, but possibly of all time. :lol:
jeffbase34
11-05-09, 10:18 AM
They've been around for ten years.
Umm, you can say this about any band that emerges on the charts. It's very rare that a band forms and immediately bursts on the music charts. 2009 was the year that they gained mainstream success.
Hokeyboy
11-05-09, 10:27 AM
They've been around for ten years.
And they really, really blow. Talk about your generic rock, I don't see how these jackoffs are any better than Nickelback, Creed, or any of these other yutzes.
MWB
11-05-09, 10:37 AM
Umm, you can say this about any band that emerges on the charts. It's very rare that a band forms and immediately bursts on the music charts. 2009 was the year that they gained mainstream success.
I guess we have different standards in what makes an artist "new," then.
And they really, really blow. Talk about your generic rock, I don't see how these jackoffs are any better than Nickelback, Creed, or any of these other yutzes.
They're the Journey of the new millennium.
The Bus
11-05-09, 11:08 AM
Is the OP completely sincere? :lol:
The Bus
11-05-09, 11:08 AM
And they really, really blow. Talk about your generic rock, I don't see how these jackoffs are any better than Nickelback, Creed, or any of these other yutzes.
-ohbfrank-
cungar
11-05-09, 11:13 AM
And they really, really blow. Talk about your generic rock, I don't see how these jackoffs are any better than Nickelback, Creed, or any of these other yutzes.
Well Drew Barrymore hangs around with them so they must be hip.
slop101
11-05-09, 11:19 AM
And they really, really blow. Talk about your generic rock, I don't see how these jackoffs are any better than Nickelback, Creed, or any of these other yutzes.Thank you, I couldn't agree more. They're like the hipster version of Creed/Nickleback.
Hokeyboy
11-05-09, 11:33 AM
Well Drew Barrymore hangs around with them so they must be hip.
...and I thought I couldn't loathe them more... -ohbfrank-
Anubis2005X
11-05-09, 12:24 PM
Yeah, can't stand Kings of Leon anymore. "...don't ya know that i could use some BOOODEEEEHHHhhhhhhhhhhh." Ugh, shut the hell up already...
maxfisher
11-05-09, 12:35 PM
"_____'s 5th album is one of their best since their 3rd album" is not a ringing endorsement.
Numanoid
11-05-09, 12:40 PM
I was stumbled across Juliette Lewis playing a show on DirecTV 101 network the other day. That is not only the worst rock of 2009, but possibly of all time. :lol:I had the same misfortune, and totally agree. :lol:
SkullOrchard
11-05-09, 01:13 PM
I've always thought that Juliette Lewis might be mildly retarded.
Ropes Pierre
11-05-09, 01:18 PM
Thank you, I couldn't agree more. They're like the hipster version of Creed/Nickleback.
But, but...the singer has stubble. Unshaven + zip up hoody = cool. The only way they could be cooler is if they smoked Parliaments and wore Chuck Taylors.
Sean O'Hara
11-05-09, 01:29 PM
Umm, you can say this about any band that emerges on the charts. It's very rare that a band forms and immediately bursts on the music charts. 2009 was the year that they gained mainstream success.
Not only have they been around for years, they've been getting airplay for years. You just haven't been paying attention.
pinata242
11-05-09, 01:37 PM
I think I must be the only person in the world that wishes Alice in Chains would have stayed away and maintained the legacy. I really don't like the new singles, but haven't actually listened to the album.
atlantamoi
11-05-09, 02:18 PM
Never thought of Kings Of Leon as a new band either. I like a few songs from their first two albums, but for the life of me cannot figure out how that last album brought them mainstream success. It's quite generic. Oh, wait... that's the reason.
Michael Corvin
11-05-09, 02:19 PM
Wow, I thought there was some unabashed love for Kings of Leon on this forum. A friend of mine gave me a couple CDs to listen to and ... blah. Hearing a single on the radio every once in a while works. A whole album? Yikes. That guys voice is like nails on a chalkboard.
I'll add a few:
Either retire already or "Get your head in the game and give the fans what they want" award : Queensryche. American Soldier was pure garbage. I continually buy their shit and am continually disappointed. I think Geoff Tate is surrounded by too many "Yes" men.
Break out from a video game award: Ghost Hounds. I can't get enough of their sound. In a world where everything on the radio basically sounds the same they are a breath of fresh air.
Supergroup of the Year: Chickenfoot - no there isn't a lot of substance here, but it's pure unadulterated fun rock. Something that has been sorely missing from the cultural landscape for years.
ReRelease of the Year: Pearl Jam - Ten. Still as good as it ever was. Sounds even better.
Glad I listened to DVDtalkers award: Muse - The Resistance. Based on Talkers here I nabbed Origin of Symmetry late last year which is great so I picked up Resistance based on the hype here as well and wow. Killer album. Definitely top 5 of the year.
Where the Fuck Are You Award: tie: Kenny Wayne Shepherd - it's been 5 years since the last proper album. Come on already. 10 Days Out was great and all but it's live cuts. Get in the studio. Second, Days of the New, 8 years since the last album. Travis checks the DotN MySpace page daily and even has some new cuts on the long rumored Purple album available to listen to. Get it out already dammit!
Lastly,
Late to the Party on this one: Nightwish - Dark Passion Play. Probably my favorite album this year and yet it came out in 2007. :lol:
jeffbase34
11-05-09, 03:25 PM
Wow, I thought there was some unabashed love for Kings of Leon on this forum. A friend of mine gave me a couple CDs to listen to and ... blah. Hearing a single on the radio every once in a while works. A whole album? Yikes. That guys voice is like nails on a chalkboard.
Surprised at the Kings of Leon hate here. I expected more for Hollywood Undead. I can't think of anyone else really new that blew me away. Maybe Halestorm, but I only heard their debut single.
I'll add a few:
Either retire already or "Get your head in the game and give the fans what they want" award : Queensryche. American Soldier was pure garbage. I continually buy their shit and am continually disappointed. I think Geoff Tate is surrounded by too many "Yes" men.
I was a huge Queensryche fan back in the Empire days. Every release since then has progressively been worse. I never even bothered to listen to Tribe. Nothing stood out for me on this release either. Bring back the killer twin guitar solos!
Late to the Party on this one: Nightwish - Dark Passion Play. Probably my favorite album this year and yet it came out in 2007. :lol:
Nightwish is also my favorite discovery this year. "Nemo" might be the greatest rock song I ever heard. Just perfect and I can't stop listening to it.
I also discovered the genre of celtic folk metal. I've become a fan of ELUVEITIE and love the fact that they sing in ancient Gaul.
jmu878
11-05-09, 03:34 PM
Personally, I think Pearl Jam's new album kicks the shit out of everything else I've heard this year.
Hiro11
11-05-09, 04:00 PM
Here is what I enjoyed in 2009. These are not necessarily releases that came out in 2009.
Here are my picks:
Favorite release:
Rise Against - This cd got the most rotation. Just full of great hits like The Good Left Undone.
Best Comeback -
Alice in Chains - who would have ever thought that this band could come back, retain that classic AIC sound and produce one of their best cds since Jar of Flies. Everything I love about AIC is back!
Most Surprising Comeback
Creed - wow, I thought this band was done and buried, but they surprised everyone with a tour and killer single.
Band That I'm Really Sick Of
Has their ever been a week where Nickelback didn't have a single on the charts?
Best New Artist
Kings of Leon - They tore up the charts with a unique blend of vocals and smooth guitar licks.
2nd choice - Hollywood Undead - you get a bit of everything with these guys, rock, catchy rap, and creepy masks.
Band Names that I Hate -
Cavo, Veer Union, Pop Evil - Can't say why, but these names just annoy me and I don't like their music either.
Biggest Letdown -
Chickenfoot - Their release was pretty generic rock, nothing that made me wanna listen to it over and over.:lol:
:thumbsup: I'll definitely have this in my top 10. Sorry, I don't start thinking about this stuff "seriously" until December at least.
One I just don't get is Animal Collective. Bought it, bored by it, traded it in. Just didn't do it for me. Loving Grizzly Bear (another "hip" band) though.
Animal Collective - Merriweather Post Pavilion
Avett Brothers - I and Love and You
The Black Crowes - Before the Frost ... Until the Freeze
Lucero - 1372 Overton Park
Mastodon - Crack the Skye
Monsters of Folk - S/T
Phish - Joy
Portugal. The Man. - The Satanic Satanist
Roman Candle - Oh! Tall Tree in the Ear!
Truth & Salvage Company - EP
Rocketdog2000
11-05-09, 10:40 PM
Glad I listened to DVDtalkers award: Muse - The Resistance. Based on Talkers here I nabbed Origin of Symmetry late last year which is great so I picked up Resistance based on the hype here as well and wow. Killer album. Definitely top 5 of the year.
I didn't listen to anybody regarding the new album as I've always been a fan, but am I the only one who feel a bit let down by the new Muse album? There's a few standout, Muse classics here, but overall, I found the new album rather lacking, and a tad unmemorable - especially in comparison to their previous work.
cdollaz
11-05-09, 10:47 PM
I thought the Heaven And Hell and hell album was very average. About 3 great songs and a bunch of filler.
Rockmjd23
11-05-09, 10:48 PM
Best New Artist
Kings of Leon
lol what
wishbone
11-05-09, 11:20 PM
I think I must be the only person in the world that wishes Alice in Chains would have stayed away and maintained the legacy. I really don't like the new singles, but haven't actually listened to the album.<object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/nZkiYNrhU9M&hl=en&fs=1&"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/nZkiYNrhU9M&hl=en&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object>
All I can say is that if you like AIC you will like their new album.
Excluding the absence of Layne they really have not missed a beat.
shizawn
11-05-09, 11:23 PM
I didn't listen to anybody regarding the new album as I've always been a fan, but am I the only one who feel a bit let down by the new Muse album? There's a few standout, Muse classics here, but overall, I found the new album rather lacking, and a tad unmemorable - especially in comparison to their previous work.
Yeah, I'm not feeling The Resistance that much either. Certainly not like their last three albums, which I loved instantly.
I need to add Comeback of the Year to my list: Pearl Jam - Backspacer. I haven't enjoyed a PJ album beginning to end since Yield. Backspacer has renewed my faith in the band.
I didn't listen to anybody regarding the new album as I've always been a fan, but am I the only one who feel a bit let down by the new Muse album? There's a few standout, Muse classics here, but overall, I found the new album rather lacking, and a tad unmemorable - especially in comparison to their previous work.
I've only heard Origin prior to Resistance so I'm sure that taints my view a tad, but tR feels more epic to me than Origin. Origin feels like a great collection of singles whereas tR feels like a fleshed out album, i.e. listen from beginning to end as one piece. I'm a big prog fan so that style is right up my alley.
Plus it has undeniable Queen, Gershwin and TSO influences that work really well with their style.
al_bundy
11-06-09, 11:07 AM
i'm not into music as much as i used to be but my favorite is
Green Day 21st Century Breakdown. Favorite song is Peacemaker. the Mexican street band sound is great.
Nickelback's Darkhorse is pretty good. Burn it to the Ground is my favorite even
before the video came out.
3 Doors Down came out with an OK album. Train and It's Not my Time were pretty good. Citizen Soldiers was OK but gets annoying after a while. Most of it is stuff that belongs in the middle of a Genius Playlist.
Daughtry's new album sounds pretty from the one song i've heard so far. From the last one my favorite was What I Want.
Muse sounds OK
U2's new album was so so. still can't remember any songs from it
Them Crooked Vultures sounds nice from the one free song i've heard so far
technically Kelly Clarkson and Pink sound like rock. My 2 year old son seems to have liked every video they have released this year. Even Funhouse.
The Bus
11-06-09, 11:26 AM
Now I know who buys all this music.
Rocketdog2000
11-06-09, 11:36 AM
I need to add Comeback of the Year to my list: Pearl Jam - Backspacer. I haven't enjoyed a PJ album beginning to end since Yield. Backspacer has renewed my faith in the band.
I've only heard Origin prior to Resistance so I'm sure that taints my view a tad, but tR feels more epic to me than Origin. Origin feels like a great collection of singles whereas tR feels like a fleshed out album, i.e. listen from beginning to end as one piece. I'm a big prog fan so that style is right up my alley.
Plus it has undeniable Queen, Gershwin and TSO influences that work really well with their style.
I'm with you on the Pearl Jam. 100%!
As for Muse, as much as I love that band, The Resistance just hasn't done much for me. Compared to the rest of their catalog, I've barely played it, and when I do, it doesn't stick with me.
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