Best Rock Albums in 2009, so far

Shadorne,

I agree completely. I've always felt that his band was outrageously good. Their music always seemed to just spontaneously start a party. So, when I was planning my wedding six years ago, I actually tried to hire Booker T. & the MGs for the reception (the cost wasn't too much higher than the local Stax/Volt cover guys I ended up using). Unfortunately, he couldn't clear the date. I'm still bummed when I think about it.

Akron/Family "Split reissue" (maybe not yet released)

Marillion "Less is More." Stripped & mostly unplugged rearrangements and rerecordings of songs from late '80s through early '00s Marillion albums. Mature, sauve, unexpectedly jazz-inflected reunion of a band that never got the recognition it deserved. Audiophile SQ.

Another terrific release:

"My Old Familiar Friend" by Brandon Benson.

I've always loved Benson's solo stuff and I also like White Stripes quite a bit. Therefore, it was a surprise that I found myself disappointed by The Raconteurs material. I figured that maybe Benson's best work was behind him. However, this is a first rate record with very sharp songwriting. Probably goes to the top of the 2009 heap for me.

Marty

For me the best Rock album of 2009 is DEAD WEATHER HOREHOUND great rock with some light Krautrock, psych acid influences. And especially the first couple of tracks will get the dynamics out of your equipment
Highly Recommended for late 60s, early 70s rock fans