G's Top 9 albums of 2009

I can’t believe the year 2009 is almost over.  December marks the time to look back on the high and low lights of the year we are about to finish. 

2009 was a pretty lackluster year for music and it seems that each year gets worse, but never fear – I was still able to come up with my favorite 9 albums of 2009.  I’ll take them row by row as pictured above.  Read my thoughts after the jump.

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Peter Bjorn and John. All photos by G

My Peter Bjorn and John post from their shows at Madison Square Garden opening for Depeche Mode got lost in cyberspace, but luckily I retrieved it, so here it is for you.

The finest Swedes, Peter Bjorn and John, opened for Depeche Mode at Madison Square Garden on their sold out 2 – night stand in New York last night (August 3 and 4, 2009).  I’ve been a fan of this trio for a couple of years now and I saw them earlier this year perform a solo show (which was awesome) and I even met them afterwards. 

Peter Moren of Peter Bjorn and John

They are supporting their latest album “Living Thing” and their way too short set consisted mostly of tracks off this album.  Lead singer Peter Moren has a John Lennon-esque voice with Phil Spector-esque production values.  If that is a good thing to you, I recommend that you check out their music.

Peter and Bjorn.

The setlist for both nights (except where noted) was:

It Don’t Move Me / Just The Past / Living Thing (first night only) / Lay It Down / Young Folks / Nothing To Worry About / Objects of My Affection

G with Peter, John and Bjorn. 4/09

Peter Bjorn and John are opening for Depeche Mode tonight and tomorrow at Madison Square Garden.  I heart them!  Hope to see you later.