Best Of ‘09
Top Albums of 2009
- Say Anything – Say Anything
- Brand New – Daisy
- Paramore – brand new eyes
- Taking Back Sunday – New Again
- Manchester Orchestra – Mean Everything To Nothing
- Kevin Devine – Brother’s Blood
- New Found Glory – Not Without A Fight
- Every Atlas – The Ghosts Of Everyone
- fun. – Aim & Ignite
- The Dangerous Summer – Reach For The Sun
- Mansions – New Best Friends
- Metric – Fantasies
- All Time Low – Nothing Personal
- Set Your Goals – This Will Be The Death Of Us
- John Nolan – Height
- Saosin – In Search Of Solid Ground
- Thrice – Beggars
- The Swellers – Ups & Downsizing
- Dashboard Confessional – Alter The Ending
- Ace Enders – When I Hit The Ground
- A Day To Remember - Homesick
- Cursive – Mama, I’m Swollen
Honorable Mention
- Mayday Parade – Anywhere But here
- Cartel - Cycles
Worst (Most Disappointing) Albums of 2009
- We The Kings – Smile Kid
- Two Tongues – Two Tongues
- Thursday – Common Existence
- Moneen – The World I Want To Leave Behind
- Green Day - 21st Century Breakdown
Best Producer of the Year
Rob Cavallo (Paramore)
Best New Bands of 2009
- Every Atlas
- The Dangerous Summer
- fun.
Best Lyrics of 2009
- Jesse Lacey/Vinnie Accardi
- Andy Hull
- Kevin Devine
- Emily Haines
- Dustin Kensrue
- Alex Periera/Dustin Andrews
Best Vocals of 2009
- Hayley Williams
- Billie Joe Armstrong
- Jesse Lacey
- Emily Haines
Best Record Labels
- Epitaph Records
- Fueled By Ramen
- Decaydance
Most Overrated Band
Owl City
Best Songs of 2009
- “Gasoline” – Brand New
- “Weathered” – The Dangerous Summer
- “Everything Must Go” – Taking Back Sunday
- “I Can Feel A Hot One” – Manchester Orchestra
- “Do Better” – Say Anything
- “Carnival” – Kevin Devine
- “Ghost Story” – Every Atlas
- “Twilight Galaxy” – Metric
- “Weightless” – All Time Low
- “I Won’t Ever Be There” – John Nolan
Band of The Year
Paramore
Best Band Related DVD
Dear Jack
The Next Big Thing(s) of 2010
- All Time Low
- Lydia
- The Dangerous Summer
- Now, Now Every Children
Most Anticipated Releases of 2010
- blink-182/Angels & Airwaves
- Death Cab For Cutie
- Right Away, Great Captain!
- Jimmy Eat World
- Initials
- Now, Now Every Children
- Motion City Soundtrack
- Lydia
- Anthony Raneri
- My Chemical Romance
