How the Hell Did We Miss These?

I have been impressed with a lot of the "top" lists coming out for 2009 lately (like Hearya, Radiobutt, and Song, by Toad) and I was really upset about not including various albums on our list. These are a five more that somehow missed our list and definitely made an impact on our daily life in 2009.

Other Lives – Other Lives
- Saw them open for Deer Tick (if I remember correctly) and they were absolutely stunning. Instantly grabbed the album and made it part of our repertoire.

The Low Anthem – Oh My God, Charlie Darwin
- Simply "Ohio"


Elvis Perkins in Dearland – Elvis Perkins in Dearland
- He has got it all!

The Rural Alberta Advantage - Hometowns
- I have no idea how this album was missed!? This was really a staple in our house all year. I am still under the impression that it was released in 2008 and then a re-release in 2009. I don't know why I think that!? However it ended up out there, it is still a fantastic album and definitely a beacon of 2009.

Fanfarlo - Reservoir
- Simply a great album.

Fanfarlo

Fanfarlo have their debut album for sale for a measly $1.00 HERE.

The effort is amazing and, personally, I think this might be the next surprise hit in North America. The band could easily garner Arcade Fire recognition for their talent in no time.

In other intersting news about the band; the following was a excerpt from the Sigur Ros mailing list about the albums cover photography:

It's got Sigurrós and her cousin Disa on the front cover in a pic by Jónsi's other sis Lilja (true), and we urge you all to go and get it straight away.

Fanfarlo - I'm a Pilot