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It's The Z-List 2009
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Kid Cudi! Why is his album so low though? =/ Still great set overall!
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Member Since: 9/24/2001
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Adam ^_^ Even though I didn't finish the album. SURPRISE!
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Member Since: 12/7/2008
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Kudi's
and Adam's ![clap](http://home.arcor.de/smiliez/smz/1074.gif)
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Adam ![clap](http://home.arcor.de/smiliez/smz/1074.gif)
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Member Since: 6/3/2006
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Love Adam Lambert! I kinda agree For Your Entertainment also reminds me of Black & Gold! Soaked is one of my least faves in the album! Whatya want from me is my ****!
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Member Since: 1/26/2006
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Member Since: 11/5/2005
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'Man on the Moon' ![worship](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v232/korn0818/971600d3.gif)
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I'm really warming up to Lambert's album... Ben is totally right with his comment though.
Great set! Keep it comin'.
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Banned
Member Since: 12/29/2002
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I can't say I've listened to any of these but we really need to bring LPs back!
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Lambert & Cudi ![clap3](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v232/korn0818/67d90ee8.gif)
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Member Since: 1/15/2002
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After a very short delay! THE Z LIST IS BACK!!!! AND WILL BE FINISHED!!! I SWEAR!!
Top 50 Albums: 35-26
35. The Gossip - Music For Men
I know The Gossip have been around for a while, but it was really this album that made
me take notice. I also know that they label themselves as a Garage/Punk band, so who would have
thought that they would end up releasing one of the best pop albums of the year? Beth Ditto is still
Beth Ditto, but now theres a certain pop sensibility gushing out of these songs. I know it takes a while
to appreciate Beths voice, but try it. You have nothing to lose, and youll probably end up with a song or
two on your iPod.
Songs To Download
03.Pop Goes The World
02.Four Letter Word
01.Vertical Rhythm
34. Royksopp - Junior
Royksopp is another group I know have been around for a while, and while I had listened to some of their material previously it wasnt till I heard
the amazing track "The Girl And The Robot" that me me want to download a whole album by them. Even though none of the other tracks are as instant as said
song, it still doesnt take away from how awesome it is. Its essentially a very low key/chilled out electronic albums, sometimes without vocals..But its still quite
an experience to listen to it completely.
Songs To Download
03. Happy Up Here
02. True To Life
01. The Girl And The Robot
33. The Bird And The Bee - Ray Guns Are Not Just The Future
Ive been a fan of TBATB for a while now, so I was excited when I heard they would be releasing an album in 2009. They didnt disappoint. The album is
full of that "grown up" pop sound that they do so well. One of the things I love most about this album is the quirky nature most of these songs bring to the
table.
Songs To Download
03.Love Letter To Japan
02.Polite Dance Song
01.My Love
32. Florence And The Machine - Lungs
If someone asked me to describe Florence, probably the first thing that would come to my mind would be that she is a force of nature to be reckoned with.
Judging from the song titles, one wouldnt really expect to hear the power voice and melody that roars through each of the tracks on the album. Truth be told though,
it did take some time to "feel" the songs but damn are they awesome. In fact, if it hadnt taken so long to start really listening to the album, it would probably
be a lot higher up on my list. Great album, and I cant wait to hear what else Florence and The Machine have in store for us.
Songs To Download
03.Im Not Calling You A Liar
02.Howl
01.Rabbit Heart (Raise It Up)
31. Lights - The Listening
Anyone that has visited any blog and or Old Navy store in the last year or so is bound to have heard at least one LIGHTS song. Be it the amazing February
Air or first single of this album Saviour, either way, I think anyone that has listened to her can agree that there is nothing this girl can do to seem any
less adorable than she really is. This collection of songs include some material that she included in an EP released last year, but its still a great
collection of songs.
Songs To Download
03.Saviour
02.The Listening
01.Lions
30. Metric - Fantasies
This is an album that is very easy to love on first listen. Metric make the electro sound that is very popular at the moment but put their own very take on it. The songs are catchy and is probably one of the best albums of their career.
Songs To Download
03.Gimme Sympathy
02.Sick Muse
01.Blindness
29. OneRepublic - Waking Up
Ah Ryan Tedder, while he may not be the most original of artists, it doesnt take away from the fact that he makes some pretty good music. What I like most about this album is that its actually a lot better than their debut. I do realize that theyre very much a love or hate thing. I personally think its a very strong collection of songs.
Songs To Download
03.Marchin On
02.Good Life
01.Everybody Loves Me
28. Blake Lewis - Heartbreak On Vinyl
I have been on the Blake Lewis bandwagon ever since American Idol 6. Sure, hes a flop etc etc but that doesnt take away from the fact that he releases some of the best music from an Idol alumn. This time around, hes ditched the 80s sound tht was a large factor of his debut album and upped the dance/electronic sounds. It really works for him as I know he knows he doesnt exactly have the most powerful of voices. Try this abum out people, its really worth it. Its a shame his albums sell so badly.
Songs To Download
03.Heartbreak On Vinyl
02.Rhythm Of My Heart
01.Binary Love
27. Little Boots - Hands
I think people were calling Little Boots a more original Lady GaGa, something that I really dont see. I think Little Boots is unique to herself. She has her own sound and her own look. The only thing that said two artists would have in common would be the ability to make an amazing pop album full of catchy hooks and melodies. Love her or hate her, the music is good, but then again that could just be me talking.
Songs To Download
03. Meddle
02. Earthquake
01. Remedy
26. Mandy Moore - Amanda Leigh
Ah Mandy Poore, I seriously love this girl and I have ever since she released her first album way back when. She has since seen many shifts in musical styles and has written off her first couple albums as being nothing more that "pop ********" and well, while I can see why she would say that I cant hide
the fact that I am seriously fond of these albums. With that being said though, her latest 2 albums have been masterpieces in my eyes. This one is no exception. Full of indie-esque songs that wouldnt seem out of place in a recent indie movie, its quite a collection of songs from a wide variety of themes. I think Mandy has really found her niche, unless of course she comes out next album being a techno/electronic artist...I would probably like it anywa
Songs To Download
03.Fern Dell
02.Merrimack River
01.Pocket Philosopher
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OH NO GERRY. NOT MANDY POORE. SHE'S GOT NOTHING BUT PENNIES IN HER POCKET. This is why she shouldn't put out any more music.
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Member Since: 7/24/2004
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lmao your list is very similar similar to my list, I love it.
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Mandy Moore,OneRepublic,The Gossip and Metric ![clap](http://home.arcor.de/smiliez/smz/1074.gif)
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ATRL Administrator
Member Since: 5/2/2000
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The best set yet! Bird and the Bee, Lights, Metric, Little Boots, etc etc. Great!
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ATRL Senior Member
Member Since: 6/9/2002
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Mandy Moore! I completely forgot about that album, but I really enjoyed it for a bit. I like the new direction for her, and working with the incredible Mike Viola was a big plus.
I also love The Bird and The Bee, Lights, Metric.
Great set, Gerry!
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Member Since: 10/28/2008
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Royksopp, 1 Republic, Metric + Florence ![clap3](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v232/korn0818/67d90ee8.gif)
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Member Since: 9/15/2008
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Lungs,Hands,Junior,Music for men
love them ![:)](http://www.atrl.net/forums/images/smilies/images/smilies/smile.gif)
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ATRL Senior Member
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Top 50 Albums: 25-21
25. Frankmusik - Complete Me
This is an album that really should have been on last years list, had it not been infinitely delayed.
The long wait though was more than worth it. Frankmusik makes some of the best electropop out there, paired
with his very unique voice, the result is a package that shouldn't be missed.
Songs To Download
03.Confusion Girl (Shame Shame Shame)
02.3 Little Words
01.Gotta Boyfriend
24. John Mayer - Battle Studies
I think I've always been a big John Mayer fan, just never big enough a fan to really follow him.
That pretty much changed with the release of Continuum, I knew this guy had done somethign special and
essentially this album is a continuation of the work he did on said album. Overall, much like Continuum,
it's a great album to sit down and relaxe with.
Songs To Download
03.Heartbreak Warfare
02.Perfectly Lonely
01.Assassin
23. Lily Allen - Its Not Me Its You
What really made me enjoy Lily Allen when she released her debut album was the diversity of music she included
on it, so when I heard that she was going to release an album that was primarily dance/electro-influenced,
I nearly lost it, I thought that she was selling out in her own little way. But, well the the troubles ended
up calming down once the album was heard in fulll. It really does have that distinct Allen sound that one
has come to love, it's just now a little more dance. Truly great album
Songs To Download
03.**** You
02.Back To The Start
01.The Fear
22. The XX - X
While admitedly, this isn't exactly the easiest of albums to get into, once it clicks, it clicks.
With that said though, it's difficult to try and explain the album to someone that hasn't listened to it.
Just know that it's mix of hauntingly great vocals, addictive beat and great lyrics (when used) makes for
a great album, so while I can't explain it for myself, I reccomend the hell out of the albums I put.
Songs To Download
03.Stars
02.Islands
01.Crystalised
21. 30 Seconds To Mars - This Is War
Say what you want about Jared Leto and his band, but the guys seriously put out some great music. They also
have something that I've seen a lot of bands are missing these days, consistency. Now, Beautiful Lie was an
album I really loved, so I personally went out of my way to download this album that was "supposedly" a lot
better than their last..The hype did not let me down, the album is amazing from beginning to end. Also, their collaboration with Kanye is insane.
Songs To Download
03.Closer To The Edge
02.King And Queen
01.Hurricane
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