One of the things I’m pleased I did in 2009 was to rediscover my love of music. This year I got my turntable fixed after 2 years of planning to do it which made me fall in love with the songs of the 70s 80s and 90s all over again. I along with most of the UK discovered Spotify and sharing playlists.

In the spirit of sharing here are my favourite songs and albums of 2009.

My Favourite Songs of 2009
41 of the best tracks from 2009

My Favourite Albums of 2009
6 of my favourite albums from 2009

My Favourite Albums of 2009

1. xx by The XX
   A proper album album, wonderful songs that just fit so well together, simple and brilliant
2. Sigh No More by Mumford & Sons
   Bar brawling goodness
3. Brief History of Love by The Big Pink
4. Lungs by Florence and the Machine
   2009 was the year of the album and this was fantastic example
5. It’s Blitz! by the Yeah Yeah Yeahs
   It just rocks
6. West Ryder Pauper Lunatic Asylum by Kasbian
7. First Days of Spring by Noah and the Whale
   Folky loveliness

Thanks to Alex Hill, Kate Curtis and many others for introducing me to the songs above