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The 60 Best Albums of 2009

The 60 Best Albums of 2009

PopMatters turns 20 years old this October and we're beginning to celebrate our history by taking you back in time a decade ago. Obama was in the White House and the musical times were very good indeed. Revisit 2009 through its best albums.

Why? Rediscover Their Earlier Form on ‘Aokohio’

Why? Rediscover Their Earlier Form on ‘Aokohio’

Why? return from a hiatus with the new visual album, Aokohio, which recalls Yoni Wolf's earlier works.

Why? – “Strawberries” (stream)

Cars & Trains: The Roots, The Leaves

Josiah Wolf: Jet Lag

Why?: 26 September 2009 – New York

Themselves: theFREEhoudini

The Best Albums of 2008: 20-11

PHOTOS: SXSW Music Day 1

PHOTOS: SXSW Day 1: WHY? @ Emo’s

Why?: Alopecia

Why?: Elephant Eyelash