Which is the best alt-rock album of '09 so far?

[jtresk26]

I have listened to a lot of good albums from up and coming artists, as well as some heavy hitters and I gues this is a good way to see what people think of albums this year. For me, I really like the new Green Day CD because I didn't them to have a sound like they did on the record, but I also really like the new Silversun Pickups and Phoenix, as well as Rancid's and New Found Glory's new records, so it was definitely a hard choice for me. But I am looking forward to the new Pearl Jam, Muse, Cartel, FOTC, Vampire Weekend and Love by Angels and Airwaves.

[FullCollaspe]

out of those I choose Phoenix

[jtresk26]

out of those I choose Phoenix
Well, they are the best thing to come from France since the Statue of Liberty.

[kazuma_ootaro28]

Wolfgang Amadeus Phoenix = AOTY (so far)

[jtresk26]

Wolfgang Amadeus Phoenix = AOTY (so far)
It could very well be. It was definitely a surprise find when I heard the album the first time. I wonder what album the person liked best when they chose "other?"

[briewer]

Wolfgang Amadeus Phoenix = AOTY (so far)
I'd say for me it's Bitte Orca, but this is definitely up there.

[TheFallOfMike]

I loved Swoon, but it didn't quite top Carnavas for me (Twinkles is my favourite Pickups song). I also can't wait for Muse's new record, hopefully it'll live up to my expectations :-)

[GoodTimes]

ATL is bubblegum pop not alt rock. I went with Green Day.

[VIVALAMATT]

Of this list, I'd say Swoon.

Dredg should be on this list though. They have album of the year to this point (it'll probably be topped by Muse, Brand New, and Thrice though).

[darkmartheight]

Manchester Orchestra - Mean Everything to Nothing

thats what popped into my head.

[princesschad]

Out of those, Franz.

[Paulb-182]

Other - Manchester Orchestra or Mastodon

[suppyguppy]

Manchester

[breachofmarty]

the fact that the Decemberists have less than 10% of the vote here is rather appalling.

[VIVALAMATT]

It turns my stomach that Green Day is winning this poll.

[MyWorldEntire]

Either The Decemberists or Green Day.

[Shin Akuma]

Billy Talent III and Spinnerette

[Say Nothing]

It turns my stomach that Green Day is winning this poll.

This^^^

[fightinirish217]

Phoenix fo sho.

[Cuddleworthy]

out of these, phoenix. decemberists is the only other decent one on here

[TotalCollapse]

From the choices you listed, Swoon.

[GamEin]

Of the listed choices, I've enjoyed the new Phoenix the most.

[NegativeCreep]

i chose not without a fight because not only do i honestly think it's the best of the year so far, but it also shows that new found glory is a band that is going to around for a long time. and i think that makes us all pretty fucking happy, at least those of us that like new found glory, which should be all of us.

[justinmfi]

Phoenix....is mine so far..as all these albums have been in rotation in my house car mp3 player, etc...I keep coming back to this album...

[MADSTA]

Of these...
1. Phoenix
2. The Decemberists
3. Silversun Pickups

Wolfgang Amadeus Phoenix = AOTY (so far)
I'd say for me it's Bitte Orca, but this is definitely up there.
You're both awesome.

[batmannj]

From the choices, I voted NFG, but my favorite album this year is going to be one of these three: Grizzly Bear, P.O.S., or The Dirty Projectors

[briewer]

You're both awesome.
:bow:

[Scott Farcas]

Manchester and silversun

[zerock]

swoon

[ThatswhatUget23]

Ehh I said NFG but I think it's gonna be topped by the end of 09.

[kesto4]

I don't know how you can consider All Time Low "Alternative Rock". What is alternative about them, they sound like a LOT of other bands out there...Rock is somewhat of a stretch as well. They are pop...if you want to stretch it maybe pop punk.

[IceAge/HeatWave]

the fact that the Decemberists have less than 10% of the vote here is rather appalling.

this!!! not their best effort, but certainly better than these options. tis what i voted for.

mean everything to nothing is a close second. and as far as just cool summer anthemic driving music goes, 21st century breakdown is pretty good.

[Indoor Living]

You're stretching the limit of "alt-rock" with this poll.

[futilespider]

I voted NFG, but i should've done other and put Two Tongues

[phoenixinflames]

Phoenix should be KILLING right now.

[jtresk26]

You're stretching the limit of "alt-rock" with this poll.
It is called alternative-rock and that covers bunch of genres. I can see the Decemberists is not much of it, neither is All Time Low, but that's why I put an other column you know. What would you call it though?

[Indoor Living]

It is called alternative-rock and that covers bunch of genres. I can see the Decemberists is not much of it, neither is All Time Low, but that's why I put an other column you know. What would you call it though?
Don't get me wrong, I'm not putting the poll down, and I probably couldn't come up with a better name for it, but along with the two you said, I don't see U2 or New Found Glory as alt-rock either. Just me though.

[spunkmastaflex]

Great poll, i would say its really close between NFG and Silversun Pickups, but i chose SS. Also, im glad that Blue October is in this, Approaching Normal is def the 3rd best in the list.

[jtresk26]

Don't get me wrong, I'm not putting the poll down, and I probably couldn't come up with a better name for it, but along with the two you said, I don't see U2 or New Found Glory as alt-rock either. Just me though.
I think U2 is definitely alt-rock, but you are definitely right about NFG, but what's done is done. All I wanted to do is to see which album people think is better out of the choices you know.

[gnp8472]

Phoenix no question

pretty much all the others suck ass.

[TheJazzDJ]

3eb's Ursa Major will take this over shortly.

[roju]

Manchester Orchestra - Mean Everything to Nothing

thats what popped into my head.

seconded

[hellogorgeous]

3eb's Ursa Major will take this over shortly.


hahah

[IceAge/HeatWave]

I voted NFG, but i should've done other and put Two Tongues

no. just no.

[futilespider]

no. just no.

why? pretty solid album if you ask me....not the greatest album of all time...but one of the better ones of this year.

[SoCoSquid4]

my vote was for silversun, but i also could ahve gone other and had my vote for manchester orchestra.

[SoCoSquid4]

Manchester and silversun

i shit myself to come home from work tonite to see they are both coming to green bay in september. 2 of my top 3 albums of the year so far.

[TreyForest]

honestly the best record ive heard this year that to me is considered Alt Rock would be the Dangerous Summer - reach for the sun

[IceAge/HeatWave]

why? pretty solid album if you ask me....not the greatest album of all time...but one of the better ones of this year.

i mean, it wasn't terrible. it was kind of just a bland, C+ kind of album to me. i expected so much more out of the lyrics. it's worth listening to, but i just don't think it can compare with the likes of the hazards of love and mean everything to nothing.

[futilespider]

i mean, it wasn't terrible. it was kind of just a bland, C+ kind of album to me. i expected so much more out of the lyrics. it's worth listening to, but i just don't think it can compare with the likes of the hazards of love and mean everything to nothing.


yeah, i'll give you that about the lyrics....that was kinda surprising that they weren't anything special. Musically i thought it was great though. Also, I really liked four or five songs off of Mean Everything to Nothing, but overall i felt it was somewhat overated. just my opinion though.

[IceAge/HeatWave]

yeah, i'll give you that about the lyrics....that was kinda surprising that they weren't anything special. Musically i thought it was great though. Also, I really liked four or five songs off of Mean Everything to Nothing, but overall i felt it was somewhat overated. just my opinion though.

hey different strokes for different folks.

[Normathespy]

Def. Manchester Orchestra

[Star Slight]

Seriously, no one has mentioned Veckatimest by Grizzly Bear?
Thats probably winning AOTY for me

[kdefrisc]

aim & ignite

[Poe-tryGirl]

New Found Glory. It's so amazing.

[Rogers]

Other. But I don't actually know what my number 1 is. Tough choice between Manchester, The Dear Hunter, and fun.

[Colin1755]

ace enders and a milliondifferent people, the sleeping, dangerous summer, or manchester orchestra to hard to pick none of those crappy bands you picked to vote for..

[TheZeroKid]

Act III: Life And Death by The Dear Hunter

[seraph1214]

I still gotta check out some of these albums. I need to step my game up.

[sargentlgfuad]

swoon is my aoty so far. although the dangerous summer is hitting my heart good, and fun. is hitting my ears solidly.
phoenix and the decemberists were also very surprisingly awesome/cool.

[ilikesound93]

Um, hello? Horehound anyone?!? The Dead Weather rocks

[Metal Now]

NFG by far.

[Rob Hrx]

Pretty vague topic... none of these have really stood out for me in any case

[chasew2213]

New Found Glory=pure awesomeness

But I went with other and will have to Say Set Your Goals
Is that to much of a stretch for 'alt-rock'

[stereokiller]

As long as NFG is on the list, I'll always for vote NFG.

[kcpunk]

21st Century Breakdown then Let The Dominoes Fall

[$eth]

I put other for Set Your Goals.

If I had to choose from the list, NFG.

[bailmeout13]

Phoenix.

[tragedyco]

U2

[Broden Terry]

All Time Low because I enjoyed their release more than any other on that list.

[makeshiftmind]

Phoenix by far