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The Top 6 Albums Thus Far In 2009 (January through June)
By an Amazon.com customer
21st Century Breakdown21st Century Breakdown by Green Day
Buy new: $13.99 / Used from: $6.46
Green Day has evolved and devolved in the past 20 years, and if Dookie was Green Day as an ape, 21st Century Breakdown is Green Day as a man. Sure, the man might not be as revolutionary or as fun as the ape, but it makes for a better product overall, and a must-listen.
All I Ever WantedAll I Ever Wanted by Kelly Clarkson
Buy new: $9.99 / Used from: $6.97
If "My December" was a cold album, the sunniness of "All I Ever Wanted" could have been called, "My July." Bursting through plenty of potential radio-friendly hit singles, she all-but perfects the genre of dance pop in one fail swoop.
Not Without A FightNot Without A Fight by New Found Glory
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Every time I hear this album, I seem to find more of a place for it in their catalog, and come to enjoy the album that much more. It'll certainly find a place in my stereo for the foreseeable future.
Asleep in the Bread AisleAsleep in the Bread Aisle by Asher Roth
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A suburban rap album for the college kids, it has wit, insanity, originality and some great rap skills to boot. So boot on with the king of the blumpkins.
This Gigantic Robot KillsThis Gigantic Robot Kills by MC Lars
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Lars still has it, he's just added some new elements to his mix. Still the most underrated rapper in music history, Lars tosses out a mixed bag that turns into another hit.
The Long Fall Back to EarthThe Long Fall Back to Earth by Jars of Clay
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It may not be for everybody, but for anybody that can dig the melodic and inspired instrumentation that permeates the album, it's an excellent listen. It is a must for multiple listens, and it truly is an experience.