
Yeah it’s only April, but we here at the Muffin have already decided to bust out a ‘Best Of’ list for the ‘09. The airwaves in the bakery have been filled with an exorbitant amount of quality tunes in the last three months, so we figured we wouldn’t wait until December to lay ‘em on you. So without further ado, the Muffin’s Best of ‘09…so far:
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I know this is cheating since the album doesn’t come out until May. But take a listen and you’ll appreciate my reckless disregard for the rules. - Train
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“Thinking about tomorrow won’t change how I feel today” – Sydney C
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Another one of Spencer Krug’s side projects and notable Canadian indie supergroup has dropped a great album this year called Enemy Mine. When does this guy sleep? – Foote
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Whatever, if Train is gonna go ahead and cheat I’m throwing Passion Pit into the mix. I don’t mind them waiting for summer to drop the album though, I gotta blast something while driving through Malibu. – Frank
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Excellent song from an equally excellent album. Extra bonus points for making me want to purchase a flag. – Train
Empire of the Sun – Walking on a Dream
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One of the most hyped EPs of 2009 - Sydney C
The Decemberists – The Rake’s Song
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This album is the soundtrack to my subway ride every morning now. Hard to pick just one song, but this is definitely one of my faves. - Train
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Yeah Yeah Yeahs – Little Shadow (acoustic)
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Possibly the best album this year, so far. Yeah Yeah Yeahs at Coachella, saweet. – Foote
I second this choice. And not only that, both Foote and I will be at Coachella. And even crazier, our names both start with F. AND Yeah Yeah Yeahs latest album is Fuckin awesome! – Frank
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Also kind of cheating here, this album came out at the end of 2008, but I still think 2009 is the breakout year for this local San Diego band. – Foote
Great Lake Swimmers – Pulling On A Line
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Lost Channels is a new album from folk favorite, Great Lake Swimmers. – Bootsy










doesn’t even make sense…
Oh man, I have so much downloading to do today…
Currently that Writer song is blowing my mind (and speakers)…
…you don’t make sense sweety bag!
Yes.. Writer! I like alot.
You guys picked some jaaaaams….and I’m thirding the love for Writer.
Fourthing
this is fantastic! thanks alot..
Good taste as always. I had 8 or so of these albums and have seen or will see half of these bands, thanks for bringing up the others!
Love what you have on here, but you can’t do best of 09 without mentioning Peter Bjorn & John, or Animal Collective.
The Decemberists are amazing
http://creativelyboundless.wordpress.com/2009/04/03/oh-the-hazards-of-love-molly-ostrow/
Terrific list!