Though 2008 bared just four albums worthy of our highest acclaim, 2009 delivered the following 10 essentials:
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| Boys Like Girls Love Drunk |
The Friday Night Boys Off the Deep End |
Fun. Aim and Ignite |
Green Day 21st Century Breakdown |
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| Michael Jackson This is It |
Paper Route Absence |
Paramore Brand New Eyes |
Say Anything Say Anything |
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| The Secret Handshake My Name in Lights |
Third Eye Blind Ursa Major |