matthias's 2009 Top Ten
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mewithoutYou - It's All Crazy! It's All False! It's All a Dream! It's Alright
Taking a direction close to the "spider songs" from their previous album, Brother, Sister, mewithoutYou returns with their most calm album to date. Being that they are playing music that is almost completely different from what we've heard from them before, this album takes some growing time, but it is certainly worth it.
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As Cities Burn - Hell or High Water
Using nautical themes and impressive musical workings, As Cities Burn have crafted a fine album to call their swan song.
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Between The Buried And Me - The Great Misdirect
Expanding on almost every aspect of 2007's masterpiece "Colors", the album has more memorable musical moments, yet also retains a sense of being over-cluttered at times.
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August Burns Red - Constellations
Combining the polished sound of "Messengers" and the varying sounds of "Thrill Seeker", "Constellations" changes up the paces and is a much better and more enjoyable listen than either.
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The Fall Of Troy - In the Unlikely Event
While In The Unlikely Event is no return to the sound of Doppelganger that drew so many fans to the band initially, it's still a showcase of incredible instrumental talent; Thomas's vocals keep getting more hit and miss with every release.
