Top 10 into 2010

1) Shook Ones - Unquotable A.M.H. - This band can do no wrong. This is their 3rd full-length and has an entirely different approach then their first two prior releases. This band continues to impress with me with heartfelt music, an ever changing sound and songs that don't have chorus'.

2) Orphan Choir - Orphan Choir - Straight out of Windsor Ont I have been waiting for this bands full-length for about a year now. After finally finding a home for it they released it and it's even better than I expected.

3) Converge - Axe to Fall - For a band that I could never get into before this record turned me onto their entire catalog. That in itself is pretty impressive, no?

4) Every Time I Die - New Junk Asthetic - This band never gets old. After I thought they jumped the shark with Gutter Phenomenon they came back with two great records, this being one of them. Awesome art-work and they make Pete Wentz sound cool.

5) The Flatliners - Cynics 7" - This band needed to come out with something and i'm glad they waited. This 7" is just a tease for their full-length that will be a top contender in my 2010 list.

6) Paramore - Brand New Eyes - Hate me if you will. This record is disgustingly catchy and I am proud to call this band one of my favourites. They never disappoint.

7) Dead to Me - African Elephants - After suffering through the loss of their singer they came back with a wicked upbeat and impressively catchy record.

8) Polar Bear Club - A great follow up to their previous release. This band continues to impress me with every record they grow more and more into their own sound.

9) Cursive - Mama, I'm Swollen - After losing their Cello player the full band backing just made this band even more incredible.

10) Chuck Ragan - Gold Country - Do I really have to say anything?