2009 - The Year in Music

Friends -

We often hearken back to old favorites when we want to hear great music. But, did you know that there is a slew of awesomeness being created across the musical landscape as we speak. Yes, 2009 was a great year for the creation of music.

My friend Laurie hates lists. But like the crew at All Songs Considered, I cannot help but display my favorite records of 2009:

(Drum roll....)

1. Vs. Children by Casiotone for the Painfully Alone
2. Aim and Ignite by fun.
3. Sainthood by Tegan and Sara
4. I & Love & You by The Avett Brothers
5. Summer of Fear by Miles Benjamin Anthony Robinson
6. Hospice by The Antlers
7. The First Days of Spring by Noah and the Whale
8. Keep in Mind Frankenstein by Grand Archives
9. Ben Folds presents University A Cappella
10. Wolfgang Amadeus Phoenix by Phoenix
11. To Willie by Phosphorescent
12. Ocean Eyes by Owl City
13. Eskimo Snow by Why?
14. Yours Truly, The Commuter by Jason Lytle
15. Dear John by Loney, Dear
16. The Life of the World to Come by The Mountain Goats
17. Far by Regina Spektor
18. One Fast Move or I’m Gone Benjamin Gibbard & Jay Farrar
19. Grrr… by Bishop Allen
20. Middle Cyclone by Neko Case

Thank you for Listening!

Dave

References:

www.npr.org/allsongs

Best of 2009

Well Friends -
2009 has been a rough year. In times of struggle the arts and related outlets become of paramount importance. For years, I have been posting my Top 5 Albums of the Year....In response to a dear friend's request to write something 'people actually care about' here's a low down on everything cool and not-so-cool from 2009.

TOP 5 ALBUMS:
1. Vs. Children by Casiotone for the Painfully Alone
2. Aim and Ignite by fun.
3. Sainthood by Tegan & Sara
4. I and Love and You by The Avett Brothers
5. Ben Folds Presents: University A Capella

Best Film:
(500) Days of Summer

Best TV Series:
Iconoclasts

Best Book:
Who's Got Your Back by Keith Ferrazzi - http://www.keithferrazzi.com/

Best Publication:
Inc Magazine - http://www.inc.com/

Best Value Product:
Tabasco Sauce

HR Person of the Year:
Laurie Ruettimann - http://punkrockhr.com/


Mom of the Year:
Valerie Ann Cabrera-Kovacovich - http://www.kovacrocks.wordpress.com/

Funniest People:
Sarah Silverman - http://www.myspace.com/sarahsilverman
Zach Galifianakis - http://www.myspace.com/galifianakis

Best Trend of 2009:
Exercise

Sportsperson of the Year:
Melaine Oudin - http://sports.yahoo.com/ten/news?slug=ap-timdahlberg-090809&prov=ap&type=lgns


Best Political Movement:
Appreciating the President - http://www.barackobama.com/


Best Blog:
This One

Person of the Year:
Blake MyCoskie - http://www.tomsshoes.com/

Best Militant Protest Group:
Kids


WORST OF 2009:


Worst Trend:
Advice on Parenting

Worst Parenting Trend:
Homophobia

Worst Person:
Richard Heene


'Thank You' for a successful year. I hope this Blog may have provided an escape for you!

Here's To 2010!


Don't Forget to Remember!

- Dave



References: listed herein