Joe Fearnley – uhhh, right

For what it’s worth, here is the list of my favorite records for 2009. I didn’t include images because I didn’t feel like it.

Strike Anywhere – Iron Front

When I first heard Strike Anywhere, it was the early 2000’s and it made me do a head shake and remember why I love punk rock. Their latest record wasn’t short of awesome. Dead FM was kind of there, but this one reassured me why this is one of my favorite bands.

Captain, We’re Sinking – It’s a Trap!

It’s only four songs, and I didn’t like their full-length too much, but this record is good. I’m jealous at how young these fuckers are. I just hope they continue.

Polar Bear Club – Chasing Hamburg

i finally saw these guys live for the first time a couple of months ago. I didn’t like this record as much as their last one, or even their first, but after 20-25 listens, I couldn’t stop.

Strung Out – Agents of the Underground

What can I say. This is my favorite band in the world. Anything they put out I cherish. Including this record. Shred, emotion, speed…I can’t say more.

Rehasher – High Speed Access to the Brain

I never actually owned Rehasher’s first record, but used to listen to them all the time. I was going through some things when it first came out and it seemed to resignate with me. Regardless, I really like their latest. Again, not as good as the first to me, but I love to know that this style of music still is relevant.

Propaghandi – Supporting Caste

OK, Canada’s best punk band. Maybe the world’s best punk band. As far as I’m concerned this was their best since Empires. Rips.

Dear Landlord – Dream Homes

The epitome of ‘Org core. I love this style of music and listened to this record constantly while working on random web projects. Ta boot, this is (was?) a side project.

Anchor Down – Steel to Dust

This was one of two records that filled my 30 minute commute over the course of the summer. Gruffy vocals, catchy melodies, all the things that sucker me in. Then the band broke up. Oh well, it’s a good reminder of the cornfields of southwest Michigan.

Let Me Run – Meet Me at the Bottom

The second of my two summer records. Every song is so catchy. I kind of look at this as a guilty pleasure because I think some of these songs could have been written by a teeny rocker pop punk band. But they weren’t. Which saves any sort of cred I had.

And some honorable mentions:

The Lawrence Arms – Buttsweat and Tears

I didn’t get this record until the latter part of the year. A few weeks ago to be exact. I had my doubts, and it’s kind of regurgitated Larry Arms stuff, but I really like it. Way better than anything they put out in the first five years of the decade.

Iron Chic – Shitty Rambo

Loved the demo, this one maybe. I’m still listening. Only because I can’t stop listening to Iron Front.