Best Rock Albums in 2009, so far

Slithering into December, rather than bore oneself wondering whether Dylan's Xmas album is dark or lite, proceed directly to Ryco's retrospective of unreleased Morphine "At Your Service." Live Disc 2 "Shade" puts Mark Sandman in the ring with Jim Morrison for title of once and future Lizard King. Brilliant trio cutting a path though avant garde jazz, shuffle blues, and "low rock."

Weezer Ratitude is classic stuff - nothing ground breaking but certainly enjoyable...

Is it just me but ACDC Black Ice is really nicely recorded and it has some great classic stuff.

I find I had to get my air guitar out of the cupboard.

Hats off to Brian Adams and the quality production from his new Vancouver Studio: The Warehouse

I thought I could stop playing The Cat Empire "Live on Earth" - 2009 release - fantastic blend of jazz, ska, rock and funk... absolutely crazy eclectic stuff from our friends down under!!

Think Madness meets Herb Alpert with a twist of hip hop...

For rock in Espanol, hands down American Horizon by a local group produced by David Hidalgo, Los Cenzontles with a guest vocal by Taj Mahal. Give this a listen, it is great music. The Mountain Goats Life of the World to Come is also on my short list.